Influence of arteriovenous fistula on daily living behaviors involving the upper limbs in hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional questionnaire study

Influence of arteriovenous fistula on daily living behaviors involving the upper limbs in hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional questionnaire study

Abstract Background Arteriovenous fistulae can restrict daily living behaviors involving the upper limbs in hemodialysis patients, but no studies have investigated the detailed effects of an arteriovenous fistula on routine life activities. Accordingly, many medical caregivers are unable to explain...

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Main Authors: Yuuta Hara, Kosuke Sonoda, Koji Hashimoto, Kazuaki Fuji, Yosuke Yamada, Yuji Kamijo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Arteriovenous fistula
Dialysis
Dominant arm
Living behavior
Motor function
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-018-1097-9

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