Healthy aging: how does a multidimensional construct of functional ability predict objective and subjective outcomes?

Antoine Gbessemehlan, Cécile Proust-Lima, Luc Letenneur, Hélène Amieva, Karine Pérès

Univ. Bordeaux, INSERM UMR 1219, Bordeaux Population Health Research Center, Bordeaux, France. [email protected]. Bordeaux, INSERM UMR 1219, Bordeaux Population Health Research Center, Bordeaux, France. [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

Despite the comprehensive and holistic conceptual approach proposed by the WHO to measure Functional Ability (FA) in healthy aging, research exploring both intrinsic capacity (IC) and environments is rare. This study aimed to define a multidimensional FA construct based on the WHO framework and investigate its association with objective (mortality, IADL-disability) and subjective (poor life satisfaction, poor perceived health) outcomes.

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Research summary

The paper claims that a multidimensional construct of functional ability can predict both objective and subjective outcomes in healthy aging. This research is relevant as it explores the holistic approach to functional ability in aging, which could inform strategies for promoting healthier aging and potentially address root causes of age-related decline.

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