Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses identify three structural dimensions for measuring physical function in community-dwelling older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical function is a strong indicator of biological age and quality of life among older adults. However, the results from studies exploring the structural dimensions of physical function are inconsistent, and the measures assessed vary greatly, leading to a lack of comparability among them. This study aimed to construct a model to identify structural dimensions that are suitable and best assess physical function among community-dwelling adults 60-74 years of age in China.

Method

This study was conducted in 11 communities in Shanghai, China, from May to July 2021. A total of 381 adults 60-74 years of age were included in the study. Measured physical function data were used in factor analyses. Data collected from individuals were randomly assigned to either explor

SUBMITTER: Jiang G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10355189 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature