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Intrinsic capacity as a determinant of quality of life trajectories in older Europeans: A sex- and region-sensitive longitudinal analysis using SHARE.
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Background: Understanding determinants of quality of life (QoL) in older adults is crucial in aging societies. Intrinsic capacity (IC), combining physical and mental capacities, may influence QoL changes, but evidence on specific IC domains and QoL is limited. This study examines associations between IC domains and two-year QoL changes in older Europeans, focusing on sex and regional differences. This study integrates factor and network analytical approaches to examine IC as a multidimensional system. Methods: Data from 11,493 adults aged ≥50 from 13 European countries in SHARE Waves 5 and 6 (2013-2015) were analyzed. IC was operationalized across five domains: mobility, cognition, psychological well-being, sensory function, and vitality. Exploratory factor analysis validated IC's multidimensional structure. Network analysis assessed domain interrelations and links to QoL (CASP-12). Sex and regional differences were explored via stratified analyses and ANOVA. Results: IC domains formed a coherent multidimensional construct. Psychological well-being and mobility showed the strongest associations with QoL. Depressive symptoms and fatigue correlated negatively with CASP-12 (r = -0.284 and -0.324, p < 0.001). Cognitive and mobility domains had weaker but significant links. Over two years, modest IC declines paralleled QoL changes. Women and individuals in Southern and Eastern Europe exhibited greater IC deficits and lower QoL. Conclusions: Intrinsic capacity significantly influences short-term QoL changes in older Europeans. Psychological and mobility domains are key targets for interventions. Addressing sex and regional disparities in IC may improve well-being and reduce inequalities in aging populations.
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