Human aging assessment scales: a scoping review
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20241202-06626
- VernacularTitle:人体衰老评估量表的范围综述
- Author:
Yujie LEI
1
;
Hongxia ZHUO
;
Huiwu HAN
;
Long MO
Author Information
1. 中南大学湘雅护理学院，长沙 410013
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Review;
Aged;
Degree of aging;
Assessment scales
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2025;31(27):3767-3774
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To summarize the human aging assessment scales, so as to provide reference for clinical healthcare professionals to carry out related research.Methods:In accordance with the framework of the scoping review methodology, Chinese and English databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, China Biology Medicine disc, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, and PubMed were systematically searched. The search period was from database establishment to December 25, 2024. The included literature was summarized and analyzed.Results:A total of 27 papers covering 18 human aging assessment scales were included. The assessment dimensions mainly covered physical, psychological and social aspects, and the assessment methods were categorized into self-assessment, assessment by others and a combination of both. Assessment scales were tested for reliability or (and) validity, and some of them were validated in empirical studies and applied for dissemination.Conclusions:Human aging assessment scales are heterogeneous in terms of assessment dimensions, content and methods, with overall good reliability and validity. It is recommended that future research should take a multidimensional approach when developing new assessment scales and conduct empirical and multicenter applied research to improve the accuracy and applicability of the scales.
