Ruby Yu, Derek Lai, Grace Leung, Lok-Yan Tam, Clara Cheng, Sara Kong, Cecilia Tong, Jean Woo
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Abstract
Objectives
Trajectory of intrinsic capacity (IC) can be non-linear and discontinuous, which traditional linear models may not be able to handle. This study thus aimed to model the trajectory of IC as transitions between different IC states and examine their associated factors.
Methods
Longitudinal data from a sample of community-dwelling older people aged 60 years or above (n = 1,588) was analysed. A set of 14 self-reported items representing different domains of IC were administered annually to measure IC at four time points. Based on the number of impaired IC domains (i.e., cognitive, locomotor, vitality, sensory, and psychological), participants at each time point were classified into one of three IC states, namely state 1 (0 impaired domain), state 2 (1–2 impaired domains), and state 3 (3–5 impaired domains). Multistate modelling was used to identify factors associated with the transitions from one state to another.
Results
The mean age of participants was 75.0 years, and 77.4% of them were female. At baseline, 12.4% were in state 1, 51.8% were in state 2, and 35.8% were in state 3. 62.8% of participants experienced at least one transition between states, among which 12% experienced a transition every year. The transitions occurred mostly between adjacent IC states and could take place back and forth. Age, sex, marital status, perceived financial adequacy, number of chronic diseases, and self-rated health were the factors associated with the transitions.
Conclusion
Findings may serve as a valuable reference for guiding future policies to optimize IC and promote healthy ageing using a person-centred approach.
期刊介绍:
There is increasing scientific and clinical interest in the interactions of nutrition and health as part of the aging process. This interest is due to the important role that nutrition plays throughout the life span. This role affects the growth and development of the body during childhood, affects the risk of acute and chronic diseases, the maintenance of physiological processes and the biological process of aging. A major aim of "The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging" is to contribute to the improvement of knowledge regarding the relationships between nutrition and the aging process from birth to old age.