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Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on the Physiological Indices, Muscle Mass, and Physical Functions of Aged Women
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Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on the Physiological Indices, Muscle Mass, and Physical Functions of Aged Women

In Kyung Kim1, Ok Soo Kim2
Korean Journal of Adult Nursing 2013;25(5):539-548.
Published online: October 31, 2013

1Department of Nursing, Youngdong University, Youngdong, Korea.

2Division of Nursing Science, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea.

Corresponding author: Kim, In Kyung. Department of Nursing, Youngdong University, 310, Yeongdong-eup, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do 370-701, Korea. Tel: +82-10-6211-7481, Fax: +82-43-740-1386, inkyoung19@naver.com
• Received: June 4, 2013   • Revised: September 30, 2013   • Accepted: October 24, 2013

© 2013 Korean Society of Adult Nursing

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  • Purpose
    The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of supplemental vitamin D on the physiological indices, muscle mass, and physical functions of aged women.
  • Methods
    A non-equivalent pretest-posttest design was used. The participants were 65 elderly women with low serum vitamin D levels. This study was conducted for 12 weeks. The experimental group (n=34) received vitamin D and regular exercise whereas the control group (n=31) received only regular exercise. The data were analyzed by the IBM PASW Statistics (SPSS) 19.0 program.
  • Results
    Serum vitamin D (U=0.00, p<.001), parathyroid hormone (U=99.50, p<.001) and calcium (U=250.50, p<.001) levels were significantly increased in the experimental group after the intervention. The experimental group showed significantly increased scores of muscle mass, strength, physical balance, and gait compared to those of the control group.
  • Conclusion
    Vitamin D supplementation improved physiological indices, muscle mass, and physical functions. In addition, this program may help to prevent disorders of the musculoskeletal system in aged women.
  • Key Words: Vitamin D; Aged; Physical; Excercise

This article is based on a part of the first author's doctoral thesis from Ewha womans University.

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Table 1

Contents of Exercise Program

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Table 2

Homogeneity test of General Characteristics (N=65)

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Exp.=experimental group; Cont.=control group.

Table 3

Homogeneity test of Vit D related Characteristics (N=65)

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Exp.=experimental group; Cont.=control group; 25 (OH)D=25-hydroxyvitamin D; PTH=parathyroid hormone.

Table 4

Differences in Physiological Indices and Muscle Mass between Experimental and Control Groups (N=65)

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Exp.=experimental group; Cont.=control group; 25 (OH)D=25-hydroxyvitamin D; PTH=parathyroid hormone.

Table 5

Differences in Physical Functions between Experimental and Control Groups (N=65)

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Exp.=experimental group; Cont.=control group.

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    Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on the Physiological Indices, Muscle Mass, and Physical Functions of Aged Women

    Contents of Exercise Program

    Homogeneity test of General Characteristics (N=65)

    Exp.=experimental group; Cont.=control group.

    Homogeneity test of Vit D related Characteristics (N=65)

    Exp.=experimental group; Cont.=control group; 25 (OH)D=25-hydroxyvitamin D; PTH=parathyroid hormone.

    Differences in Physiological Indices and Muscle Mass between Experimental and Control Groups (N=65)

    Exp.=experimental group; Cont.=control group; 25 (OH)D=25-hydroxyvitamin D; PTH=parathyroid hormone.

    Differences in Physical Functions between Experimental and Control Groups (N=65)

    Exp.=experimental group; Cont.=control group.
    Table 1 Contents of Exercise Program

    Table 2 Homogeneity test of General Characteristics (N=65)

    Exp.=experimental group; Cont.=control group.

    Table 3 Homogeneity test of Vit D related Characteristics (N=65)

    Exp.=experimental group; Cont.=control group; 25 (OH)D=25-hydroxyvitamin D; PTH=parathyroid hormone.

    Table 4 Differences in Physiological Indices and Muscle Mass between Experimental and Control Groups (N=65)

    Exp.=experimental group; Cont.=control group; 25 (OH)D=25-hydroxyvitamin D; PTH=parathyroid hormone.

    Table 5 Differences in Physical Functions between Experimental and Control Groups (N=65)

    Exp.=experimental group; Cont.=control group.

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