Vitamin D deficiency in nursing home residents: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Vitamin D deficiency is a global public health issue, particularly in nursing home residents.

Objective

This review critically summarizes the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in nursing home residents worldwide. In addition, it outlines the effect of vitamin D intervention, alone or in combination with other nutrients or therapies, on improving vitamin D status and associated health outcomes in nursing home residents.

Data sources, extraction, and analysis

Searches were conducted of electronic databases for articles published from 2010 to May 2021. After screening of the 366 papers initially identified, 58 articles were included.

Conclusions

A paucity of observational studies in nursing homes suggests a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency ranging

SUBMITTER: Feehan O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10251303 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature