Association of Intrinsic Capacity with Frailty, Physical Fitness and Adverse Health Outcomes in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intrinsic capacity (IC) and frailty are complementary in advancing disability prevention through maintaining functionality.

Objectives

We examined the relationship between IC and frailty status at baseline and 1-year, and evaluated if IC decline predicts frailty onset among robust older adults. The secondary objectives investigated associations between IC, physical fitness and health-related outcomes.

Design

Prospective cohort study.

Setting

Community-based assessments.

Participants

Older adults aged>55 years, who were independent in ambulation (walking aids permitted).

Measurements

5 domains of IC were assessed at baseline: locomotion (Short Physical Performance Battery, 6-minute walk test), vitality (nutritional status, muscle mass),

SUBMITTER: Tay L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8966852 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature