Vitamin D Status and Cognitive and Functional Outcomes in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury A Literature Review

The purpose of this literature review is to explore the associations between vitamin D status and cognitive and functional outcomes in patients with traumatic brain injury who present in the outpatient or rehabilitation setting. The findings from 3 observational studies showed that while vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in this population, the associations between vitamin D status and cognitive and functional outcomes are not consistent Limited evidence suggests that patients with traumatic brain injury in the outpatient or rehabilitation setting have increased incidence of vitamin D deficiency and, as such, may benefit from monitoring of laboratory assays and supplementation as needed.

Automated summary

Patients with traumatic brain injury in the outpatient or rehabilitation setting commonly have vitamin D deficiency, and may benefit from monitoring of laboratory assays and supplementation as needed.