Social isolation in chronic kidney disease and the role of mobility limitation

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with multiple comorbidities, hospitalizations and mortality. In older adults, social isolation and poor mobility contribute to these outcomes. We tested the hypothesis that a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) 

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Published in:Clinical kidney journal 2019-08, Vol.12 (4), p.602-610
Main Authors: Moorthi, Ranjani N, Latham-Mintus, Kenzie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chronic kidney failure
Physiological aspects
Social Issues
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Summary:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with multiple comorbidities, hospitalizations and mortality. In older adults, social isolation and poor mobility contribute to these outcomes. We tested the hypothesis that a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) 
ISSN:2048-8505
2048-8513
DOI:10.1093/ckj/sfy134