Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Elderly Patients Admitted to an Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit in Tropical Singapore
Joint Authors
Source
Rehabilitation Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-02-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Data on hypovitaminosis D in elderly patients admitted to rehabilitation units in tropical countries are scarce.
Objective.
To assess the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its associated risk factors in elderly patients admitted to a rehabilitation unit in tropical Singapore.
Methods.
Prospective, cohort study of 134 subjects ≥ 65 years old admitted to a tertiary rehabilitation centre.
Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25OHD3) was measured on rehabilitation admission.
Results.
Mean age was 72.0 ± 5.7 years, and stroke was the commonest rehabilitation diagnosis (49.3%).
Low 25OHD3 levels were present in 115 patients (85.6%) and 59 patients (44%) were deemed to be vitamin D deficient.
The mean PTH level was significantly higher in patients with low 25OHD3 levels.
( p = 0.002 ) Age, gender, vitamin D supplementation, premorbid ambulatory status, and admission/discharge Functional Independence Measure scores were not significantly associated with vitamin D deficiency.
Malays/Indians ( p = 0.013 ) and recurrent fallers ( p = 0.029 ) were at significantly higher risk of vitamin D deficiency.
Conclusions.
Despite the tropical weather, vitamin D deficiency is common in elderly subjects admitted to a rehabilitation unit in Singapore.
Routine assessment of vitamin D levels is recommended especially in those with a history of recurrent falls and patients of Indian/Malay ethnicity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Neo, Jong J.& Kong, Keng H.. 2016. Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Elderly Patients Admitted to an Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit in Tropical Singapore. Rehabilitation Research and Practice،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115679
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Neo, Jong J.& Kong, Keng H.. Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Elderly Patients Admitted to an Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit in Tropical Singapore. Rehabilitation Research and Practice No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115679
American Medical Association (AMA)
Neo, Jong J.& Kong, Keng H.. Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Elderly Patients Admitted to an Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit in Tropical Singapore. Rehabilitation Research and Practice. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115679
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1115679