The Association between Objectively Measured Physical Activity and the Prevalence of Comorbidities in Lung Transplant Recipients

Abstract

Plain Language SummaryThis study investigated the relationship between objectively measured physical activity levels and the prevalence of comorbidities in lung transplant recipients. It shows that active lung recipients (≥7,500 steps/day) demonstrated significantly fewer comorbidities compared to severely inactive recipients (<2,500 steps/day). More specifically, muscle weakness and high symptoms of depression were significantly less prevalent in the active group. Severely inactive patients had more cardiovascular comorbidities compared to more active patients (p < 0.05). No significant differences were observed in the prevalence of other comorbidities.