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Table 3 Overview of newly added factors to the concept of OF

From: Increasing the qualitative understanding of optimal functionality in older adults: a focus group based study

 

Aspects

Newly added factors

Discussed by groupa

Body-related factors

Health Aspects

Free from disease

3

Gut health

2,3

Healthy food

1,2,3

Relaxation

2

Physical function

2

Annual health check

1

 

Activity Aspects

Maintenance of physical ability

2

To occupy one self

2

Physical exertion

1

 

Autonomy Aspects

Being able to move

3

Staying independent

1,2

Maintaining daily routines

1,2

Self-related factors

Adjustment Aspects

Gratitude for life

2,3

Being content

1,2

Living in the presence

1

Becoming dependent

2

 

Capability Aspects

Experience new thing

1,2,3

Engaging activities

1,2,3

Experiencing nature

1,2,3

Engaging activities

1,2,3

Enjoying tasty food

1,2,3

Acts of kindness

2,3

Positive attitude

1,2

Enjoying life

1,2

Having goals

1,2

 

Mental Aspectsb

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External factors

Social Aspects

Social activities

1,2,3

Social network

1,2

Family/significant others

1,2

 

Environmental

Thriving at home

1,2,3

Health care

1,3

Assistive tools

3

Modern technology

1,2

Silence

1

  1. a1 = SA; 2 = FL; 3 = SLH
  2. bThe topic of Mental Aspects was not discussed by any of the FGDs