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  1. Patient Activation Impacts Exercise in Older Adults With Kidney Disease

    Article • Kidney International Reports, October 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  2. Supporting people with chronic kidney disease to self-manage their condition: understanding the lived experiences, needs and requirements, and barriers and facilitators

    Article • Journal of Nephrology, July 2025, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  3. The Minimal Clinically Important Difference for the “Patient Activation Measure”

    Article • Kidney International Reports, July 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  4. Use, Usability, and Experience Testing of a Digital Health Intervention to Support Chronic Kidney Disease Self-Management: Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)

    Article • April 2025, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  5. Physical activity interventions in adult kidney transplant recipients: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Article • Renal Failure, March 2025, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  6. Prescribing Physical Activity and Exercise for People with CKD

    Article • Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, March 2025, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Heitor S Ribeiro, Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  7. Iron management and exercise training in individuals with chronic kidney disease: lived experiences

    Article • Clinical Kidney Journal, January 2025, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  8. Comparison of Dietary Patterns and Daily Food Intake Across Kidney Disease Stages in England: An A-Posteriori Cluster Analysis

    Article • Journal of Renal Nutrition, January 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  9. The effects of a digital health intervention on patient activation in chronic kidney disease

    Article • npj Digital Medicine, November 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  10. The association of micro and macro worries with psychological distress in people living with chronic kidney disease during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Article • PLOS One, October 2024, PLOS

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  11. Identifying Key Outcomes for Optimal CKD Management: A UK-Based Delphi Study

    Article • Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, October 2024, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  12. Improving Dietary Choices Using a Digital Health Intervention in People with CKD

    Article • Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, October 2024, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  13. Patient Self-Management of Kidney Diseases: A Health Care Staff Perspective

    Article • Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, October 2024, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  14. Relationship between Exposure to the Natural Environment and Psychological Well-Being in People Living with CKD

    Article • Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, October 2024, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  15. Sleep Quality and Symptom Experience in CKD

    Article • Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, October 2024, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  16. Impact of physical activity on surrogate markers of cardiovascular disease in the haemodialysis population

    Article • Clinical Kidney Journal, June 2024, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  17. Improving self‐management behaviour through a digital lifestyle intervention: An internal pilot study

    Article • Journal of Renal Care, January 2024, Wiley

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  18. Lifestyle interventions delivered by eHealth in chronic kidney disease: A scoping review

    Article • PLOS One, January 2024, PLOS

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  19. Patient activation and psychological coping strategies to manage challenging circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic in people with kidney disease

    Article • Journal of Nephrology, January 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  20. Exercise as a therapeutic intervention in chronic kidney disease: are we nearly there yet?

    Article • Current Opinion in Nephrology & Hypertension, August 2023, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Mrs Coby J.H. Annema, Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  21. A Randomized Trial of Intravenous Iron Supplementation and Exercise on Exercise Capacity in Iron-Deficient Nonanemic Patients With CKD

    Article • Kidney International Reports, August 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  22. Measurement properties of performance-based measures to assess physical function in chronic kidney disease: recommendations from a COSMIN systematic review

    Article • Clinical Kidney Journal, July 2023, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  23. Achieving consensus on psychosocial and physical rehabilitation management for people living with kidney disease

    Article • Clinical Kidney Journal, May 2023, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  24. An International Survey of Peritoneal Dialysis Exercise Practices and Perceptions

    Article • Kidney International Reports, May 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Heitor S Ribeiro, Dr Jeanette Finderup, Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  25. Non-pharmacological management of chronic kidney disease

    Article • Medicine, March 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  26. Multimorbidity prevalence and patterns in chronic kidney disease: findings from an observational multicentre UK cohort study

    Article • International Urology and Nephrology, February 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  27. The Codevelopment of “My Kidneys & Me”: A Digital Self-management Program for People With Chronic Kidney Disease

    Article • Journal of Medical Internet Research, November 2022, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  28. ‘Self-Management Intervention through Lifestyle Education for Kidney health’ (the SMILE-K study): protocol for a single-blind longitudinal randomised controlled trial with nested pilot study

    Article • BMJ Open, November 2022, BMJ

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  29. The effect of intravenous iron supplementation on exercise capacity in iron-deficient but not anaemic patients with chronic kidney disease: study design and baseline data for a multicentre prospective double-blind randomised controlled trial

    Article • BMC Nephrology, July 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  30. Living with frailty and haemodialysis: a qualitative study

    Article • BMC Nephrology, July 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  31. A Systematic Review of Handgrip Strength Measurement in Clinical and Epidemiological Studies of Kidney Disease: Toward a Standardized Approach

    Article • Journal of Renal Nutrition, July 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  32. Global Policy Barriers and Enablers to Exercise and Physical Activity in Kidney Care

    Article • Journal of Renal Nutrition, July 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  33. Targeted Non-Pharmacological Interventions for People Living with Frailty and Chronic Kidney Disease

    Article • Kidney and Dialysis, May 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  34. ‘Self-Management Intervention through Lifestyle Education for Kidney health’ (the SMILE-K study): protocol for a single-blind longitudinal randomised control trial with nested pilot study

    Article • May 2022, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  35. The co-development of ‘My Kidneys & Me’: a digital self-management programme for people with chronic kidney disease (Preprint)

    Article • May 2022, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  36. Physical activity and exercise recommendations for people receiving dialysis: A scoping review

    Article • PLOS One, April 2022, PLOS

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  37. A qualitative exploration of the facilitators and barriers to self-management in kidney transplant recipients

    Article • Journal of Nephrology, April 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  38. The Impact of Falls: A Qualitative Study of the Experiences of People Receiving Haemodialysis

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, March 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  39. Nature-Based Interventions for Psychological Wellbeing in Long-Term Conditions: A Systematic Review

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, March 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  40. Patient Activation: The Cornerstone of Effective Self-Management in Chronic Kidney Disease?

    Article • Kidney and Dialysis, March 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  41. Evaluation of the design, conduct and reporting of randomised controlled trials in the haemodialysis population: a scoping review and interview study

    Article • BMJ Open, March 2022, BMJ

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  42. Clinical practice guideline exercise and lifestyle in chronic kidney disease

    Article • BMC Nephrology, February 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  43. Association of Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Status With COVID-19 Hospitalization and Mortality in Those With and Without Chronic Kidney Disease

    Article • Kidney International Reports, February 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  44. Patient activation and its association with symptom burden and quality of life across the spectrum of chronic kidney disease stages in England

    Article • BMC Nephrology, January 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  45. Physical activity and the ‘pediatric inactivity triad’ in children living with chronic kidney disease: a narrative review

    Article • Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease, January 2022, SAGE Publications

    Dr Heitor S Ribeiro, Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  46. Perceptions and Experiences of a Progressive Resistance Exercise Program in People with Chronic Kidney Disease

    Article • Nephrology Nursing Journal, January 2022, American Nephrology Nurses Association

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  47. Kidney Care during COVID-19 in the UK: Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals on Impacts on Care Quality and Staff Well-Being

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, December 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  48. The effect of exercise training interventions in adult kidney transplant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised control trials

    Article • Physical Therapy Reviews, December 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  49. Physical activity and exercise in peritoneal dialysis: International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis and the Global Renal Exercise Network practice recommendations

    Article • Peritoneal Dialysis International, November 2021, SAGE Publications

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  50. Navigating the COVID-19 infodemic in those living with kidney disease: access and trust in health information sources and the association with anxiety and depression

    Article • Current Medical Research and Opinion, October 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  51. Patient and staff experiences of remote kidney healthcare: lessons learnt from COVID-19

    Article • Journal of Nephrology, October 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  52. How to assess quality of life in persons with chronic kidney disease

    Article • Current Opinion in Nephrology & Hypertension, August 2021, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  53. Association of chronic kidney disease, ethnicity and socioeconomic status with COVID-19 hospitalisation and mortality: a UK Biobank study

    Article • August 2021, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  54. Reliability and Validity of the Patient Activation Measure in Kidney Disease: Results of Rasch Analysis

    Article • Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, June 2021, American Society of Nephrology

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  55. Association of sarcopenia with mortality and end‐stage renal disease in those with chronic kidney disease: a UK Biobank study

    Article • Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle, May 2021, Wiley

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  56. Differences in physical symptoms between those with and without kidney disease: a comparative study across disease stages in a UK population

    Article • BMC Nephrology, April 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  57. Determinants of patient activation and its association with cardiovascular disease risk in chronic kidney disease: A cross‐sectional study

    Article • Health Expectations, April 2021, Wiley

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  58. Perceptions of exercise benefits and barriers: the influence on physical activity behaviour in individuals undergoing haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis

    Article • Journal of Nephrology, March 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  59. Clinicians’ experiences of discontinuing routine hip precautions following total hip replacement surgery: a qualitative analysis

    Article • Disability and Rehabilitation, February 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  60. Characteristics of effective home-based resistance training in patients with noncommunicable chronic diseases: a systematic scoping review of randomised controlled trials

    Article • Journal of Sports Sciences, December 2020, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  61. Evaluation of hip precautions following total hip replacement: a before and after study

    Article • Disability and Rehabilitation, February 2020, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  62. Hip precautions after total hip replacement and their discontinuation from practice: patient perceptions and experiences

    Article • Disability and Rehabilitation, February 2020, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  63. Quarter-mile walk test sensitive to training-induced fitness changes

    Article • The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, December 2019, Edizioni Minerva Medica

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  64. Characteristics of effective home-based resistance training exercise in patients with chronic disease: a scoping review protocol

    Article • April 2019, PeerJ

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  65. Characteristics of effective home-based resistance training exercise in patients with chronic disease: a scoping review protocol

    Article • April 2019, PeerJ

    Dr Courtney J Lightfoot

  66. Hip precautions after hip operation (HippityHop): Protocol for a before and after study evaluating hip precautions following total hip replacement

    Article • British Journal of Occupational Therapy, March 2018, SAGE Publications

    Courtney Lightfoot, Dr Courtney J Lightfoot