Novel subgroups of functional ability in older adults and their associations with adverse outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is no general agreement on a standard form of functional classification in older adults and is mainly assessed by Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and/or Instrument Activity of Daily Living. A refined classification based on evaluation the limitations of intrinsic capacity, environment and social interaction, could provide a basis to predict the future disability and identify individuals with increased risk of adverse outcomes.

Methods

A new functional classification among older adults aged 60 and over was conducted by latent class analysis and compared with the traditional classifications, based on the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. To further investigate the scientific validity of this new classification, associations with 7-year mortality

SUBMITTER: Han Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9066860 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature