Towards a core-set of mobility measures in ageing research: The need to define mobility and its constructs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobility is a key determinant and outcome of healthy ageing but its definition, conceptual framework and underlying constructs within the physical domain may need clarification for data comparison and sharing in ageing research. This study aimed to (1) review definitions and conceptual frameworks of mobility, (2) explore agreement on the definition of mobility, conceptual frameworks, constructs and measures of mobility, and (3) define, classify and identify constructs.

Methods

A three-step approach was adopted: a literature review and two rounds of expert questionnaires (n = 64, n = 31, respectively). Agreement on statements was assessed using a five-point Likert scale; the answer options 'strongly agree' or 'agree' were combined. The percentage of respondents was

SUBMITTER: Reijnierse EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10080758 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature