The combination of chronic kidney disease, dialysis treatment and compromised physical function has a negative impact on the health of individuals living with kidney failure. Although physical exercise is proven to be beneficial for this population, the percentage of patients who adhere to it is small and perceived barriers can impair its adherence. Thus, we investigated the perception of benefits and barriers to physical exercise in patients undergoing hemodialysis.
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