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Table 1 Glossary

From: Towards a core-set of mobility measures in ageing research: The need to define mobility and its constructs

Term

Definition

Activity(-ies)

Execution of a task or action by an individual [15].

Body functions

Physiological and psychological functions of body systems [15].

Body structures

Anatomical parts of the body such as organs, limbs and their sub-structures [15].

Components

Components of health, health domains and health-related domains [15].

Conceptual framework

Network of interlinked concepts that together provide a comprehensive understanding of a phenomenon or phenomena [39].

Constructs

Abstract idea, underlying theme, or subject matter that one wishes to measure [40].

Domains

Practical and meaningful set of related physiological functions, anatomical structures, actions, tasks, or areas of life [15].

Environmental factors

Physical, social and attitudinal environment in which people live [15].

Measures

Proxy determinants or outcomes for constructs [41].

Participation

Involvement in a life situation [15].

Personal factors

Background of an individual’s life and living comprising features of the individual that are not part of a health condition or health states [15].