A systematic review examining the effect of vitamin D supplementation on functional outcomes post-stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this systematic review was to explore the effect of vitamin D supplementation on functional outcomes (motor function, mobility, activities of daily living and stroke impairment) among individuals post-stroke (PROSPERO CRD42022296462).

Data sources

MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EMBASE, and CINAHL were searched for all articles published up to March 5, 2023.

Methods

Only interventional studies assessing vitamin D supplementation compared to placebo or usual care in adult stroke patients were selected. After duplicate removal, 2912 studies were screened by two independent reviewers. A total of 43 studies underwent full text review; 10 studies met inclusion criteria (8 randomized controlled trials and 2 non-randomized studies of intervention). Data were ex

SUBMITTER: Fleet JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10492437 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature