Measuring human functional age: A review of empirical findings

被引:80
作者
Anstey, KJ [1 ]
Lord, SR [1 ]
Smith, GA [1 ]
机构
[1] PRINCE WALES MED RES INST,SYDNEY,NSW,AUSTRALIA
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10.1080/03610739608254010
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R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
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03 [法学]; 0303 [社会学]; 100203 [老年医学];
摘要
A review of empirical functional age studies published in English was conducted. Types of biomarkers used in functional age studies included sensorimotor, cognitive, psychosocial, behavioral, anthropometric, biomedical, physiological, and dental variables. Previous criticisms of the validity and utility of functional age research were evaluated with reference to empirical studies. While some of these criticisms remain valid, areas of research currently using established biomarkers to predict functional outcomes were identified, including driving, falls, and cognitive functioning. It was concluded that the success of functional age research is dependent on the relevance of biomarkers to specific functional outcomes.
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