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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Maximal inspiratory pressure is associated with health-related quality of life and is a reliable method for evaluation of patients on hemodialysis

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Pages 1050-1058 | Received 31 Aug 2019, Accepted 26 Jul 2020, Published online: 11 Sep 2020
 

ABSTRACT

Objective

To evaluate the association between Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and to verify the reliability of the MIP in patients on hemodialysis.

Methods

In a repeated-measures design, patients on hemodialysis performed MIP and specific HRQoL questionnaire (trial 1). The MIP was repeated after 6 to 8 weeks (trial 2) and reliability was assessed using Intra-class Correlation Coefficient. Standard Error of Measurement and Minimal Detectable Change scores were calculated.

Results

Sixty-one individuals (68.9% men) were evaluated in trial 1. MIP was associated with specific domains “Symptoms” (r = 0.45; R2 adjusted = 0.192) and the kidney disease component summary (r = 0.38; R2 adjusted = 0.138). Regarding generic domains, the MIP was associated with “Physical Functioning” (r = 0.57; R2 adjusted = 0.375) and Physical component summary (r = 0.47; R2 adjusted = 0.258). Thirty-three patients were randomly selected to perform a second MIP test (trial 2). The Intra-class Correlation Coefficient was 0.94 (95%CI 0.88–0.97). By Bland-Altman analysis, the bias was 3.2 cmH2O, which represents a difference of 3.7%. The Standard Error of Measurement and Minimal Detectable Change for MIP were 5.9 cmH2O and 13.8 cmH2O, respectively.

Conclusion

The MIP is a reliable test, associated with physical domains of HRQoL in patients on hemodialysis. Thus, it is a useful method for respiratory evaluation in this population.

Acknowledgments

The authors would like to express their gratitude to the Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa de Minas Gerais (FAPEMIG), the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), and the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES).

Disclosure of interest

The authors report no conflict of interest.

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