Table 1 Items considered to be indicators of physical resilience

N1

I am able to recover from illness or injury in the expected duration

Positive thinking

N2

I believe I can recover from every illness or injury

Positive thinking

N3

I try to look on the bright side when I am facing illness or injury

Positive thinking

N4

I focus on my remaining abilities, not on what I cannot do

Positive thinking

N5

I feel energetic most of the time to do what I have to do

Removed due to EFA results

N6

I can cope with the change in my life after illness or injury

Cope and adjust lifestyle

N7

I adjust my way of life after illness or injury

Cope and adjust lifestyle

N8

When I am ill or injured, I accept help from my families and friends

Cope and adjust lifestyle

N9

When I am ill or injured, I accept medical suggestions from healthcare professionals

Removed due to ceiling effects

N10

When I cannot solve a problem, I know where to find help

N11

When I need to, I can find someone to help

Cope and adjust lifestyle

N12

I believe I can handle my daily activities

Cope and adjust lifestyle

N13

I believe I can recover to do my daily activities after illness or injury

Cope and adjust lifestyle

N14

No matter the good or bad things, I believe most of them happen for a reason

Belief and hopeful mindset

N15

Past experience gives me confidence to face new challenges and difficulties

Belief and hopeful mindset

N16

I accept change in my life after illness or injury

Removed due to redundancy

N17

I am a strong person when I am facing illness or injury

Belief and hopeful mindset

N18

I expect and plan for my future life

Belief and hopeful mindset

N19

I can deal with unpleasant or painful feelings like sadness, fear, and anger

Belief and hopeful mindset

N20

I feel I can handle my life

Belief and hopeful mindset