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Hubungan Status Vitamin D Dengan Risiko Jatuh Pada Pasien Lansia Dengan Penyakit Ginjal Kronik Yang Menjalani Hemodialisis Reguler, Muhammad Iqbal, Dina Aprillia Ariestine, Sumi Ramadhani
Hubungan Status Vitamin D Dengan Risiko Jatuh Pada Pasien Lansia Dengan Penyakit Ginjal Kronik Yang Menjalani Hemodialisis Reguler, Muhammad Iqbal, Dina Aprillia Ariestine, Sumi Ramadhani
Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia
Introduction. Fall is one of the main causes of hospitalization in the elderly, which is caused by several factors including gait disturbances, balance disorders, visual disturbances, chronic kidney disease (CKD), vitamin D deficiency, and so on. Chronic kidney disease can cause disruption of vitamin D metabolism, especially in the elderly population. This study aimed to assess the relationship between vitamin D status and the risk of falling in elderly patients with CKD who receive regular hemodialysis programs.
Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional study by assessing the relationship between vitamin D status and the risk of fall in elderly patients undergoing …