Abstract: SA-PO1098
Impact of Lifestyle Changes on Quality of Life in Patients with CKD: Results from a Real-World Study
Session Information
- CKD Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Prevention - III
November 04, 2023 | Location: Exhibit Hall, Pennsylvania Convention Center
Abstract Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: CKD (Non-Dialysis)
- 2301 CKD (Non-Dialysis): Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Authors
- Jackson, James, Adelphi Real World, Bollington, United Kingdom
- Taylor, Dean Anthony, Adelphi Real World, Bollington, United Kingdom
- Jamee, Muhammad, Adelphi Real World, Bollington, United Kingdom
- Barlow, Sophie, Adelphi Real World, Bollington, United Kingdom
- Lowe, Mollie, Adelphi Real World, Bollington, United Kingdom
Background
Lifestyle changes can slow progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) but can be difficult for patients to implement. We assessed the impact of lifestyle changes on quality of life in patients with CKD.
Methods
Data were drawn from the Adelphi CKD Disease Specific Programme™, a cross-sectional survey of physicians and patients conducted in the USA from Jan-June 2022. Non-dialysis patients completed the Short Form Health Survey 12-item (SF-12) and provided information on the successes in implementing recommended lifestyle changes. Two groups were formed, ‘successfully implemented’ and ‘unsuccessfully implemented’. T-tests were used to compare groups.
Results
Overall 221 patients provided data, the mean [SD] age was 63.2 [12.58], 55% were male, and 66% were white. Lifestyle changes were recommended to 74%, and 95% of these patients reported difficulty implementing the change(s), of which 20% found it very/extremely difficult.
In the SF-12 physical health domain, stopping/reducing alcohol consumption, improving sleep pattern, starting/increasing exercise and reaching/maintaining a healthy weight had the largest difference in composite scores between successful vs unsuccessful (p <0.001) [Table 1].
In the SF-12 mental health domain, stopping/reducing alcohol consumption, stopping/reducing smoking, reaching/maintaining a healthy weight, reducing potassium intake, and consulting a nutritionist had the largest difference in composite scores between successful vs unsuccessful (p <0.05) [Table 1].
Conclusion
High numbers of patients describe difficulty implementing lifestyle changes recommended by their physician. Unsuccessful implementation can lead to a greater impact on physical and mental quality of life. Support is needed to help patients with these changes, provide optimal care and better patient outcomes.