Objectives A number of studies have hypothesized that vitamin D is a potential factor in the
prevention of falls in the elderly; however, the effect of vitamin D is still inconsistent and not …

Introduction Vitamin D supplementation has been widely recommended to prevent falls.
However, considerable controversy exists regarding the association of such …

ContextFalls among elderly individuals occur frequently, increase with age, and lead to
substantial morbidity and mortality. The role of vitamin D in preventing falls among elderly …

Background Falls occur frequently among older individuals, leading to high morbidity and
mortality. This study was to assess the efficacy of vitamin D in preventing older individuals …

OBJECTIVES: To systematically review and quantitatively synthesize the effect of vitamin D
therapy on fall prevention in older adults. DESIGN: Systematic review and meta‐analysis …

Context: Vitamin D affects bone and muscle health and likely reduces the risk of falls in the
elderly. Objective: The aim of this systematic review is to summarize the existing evidence …

Objective To test the efficacy of supplemental vitamin D and active forms of vitamin D with or
without calcium in preventing falls among older individuals. Data sources We searched …

Pharmacists in both ambulatory and institutional settings are often in a position to help
optimize the drug regimens of patients who are experiencing falls. Supplementation with …

Background Previous meta‐analyses to determine the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation
to prevent falls in the elderly have shown mixed results. Inconsistencies might depend on …

Prior evidence suggests that vitamin D supplementation may reduce fall risk, but existing
data are inconsistent and insufficient to guide policy. We designed a two-stage Bayesian …