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A simple scoring algorithm based on intrinsic capacity for functional ability in community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan.

Authors :
Chang, Ya-Hui
Lin, Chung-Ying
Chou, Yu-Tsung
Chen, Hung-Yu
Su, Hui-Chen
Wu, Yi-Lin
Yang, Yi-Ching
Hou, Wen-Hsuan
Source :
BMC Geriatrics; 4/25/2024, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p1-11, 11p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Background: Intrinsic capacity (IC) is a comprehensive indicator of the overall well-being of older adults, and assessing of IC can help identify early stage of disability and tailor intervention to individual needs. However, there is a lack of effective and simple IC assessment tools. This study aimed to establish predictive scoring algorithms of IC to identify older adults at high risk of impaired functional ability. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in Southern Taiwan, measuring IC using 7 subitems: cognition, locomotion, vitality, vision, hearing, psychological well-being, and medication usage were measured. Functional ability outcomes included frailty, basic activities of daily living, and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). The capability of 7 domains of IC in predicting functional ability was assessed by multivariable logistic regression. The prediction of capability of scoring algorithms was indicated by receiver operating characteristic (AUC) curves and measures of sensitivity and specificity. Results: A total of 1,152 older adults were recruited and analyzed. Locomotion emerged as a significant predictor of IADL disability and worsening frailty. The IC-based weighted scoring algorism for predicting IADL demonstrated satisfactory capability (AUC: 0.80), as did the algorithm for predicting worsening frailty (AUC: 0.90). The optimal cutoff points for predicting IADL disability and frailty worse were estimated respectively at 13 and 16, with sensitivity/specificity values of 0.74/0.75 for the IADL prediction algorithm and 0.92/0.77 for the frailty prediction algorithm. Conclusion: Our 7-domain IC screening tool proves to be sensitive and practical for early identification of functional disability and frailty among community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14712318
Volume :
24
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
BMC Geriatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176863314
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-04969-4