Group Characteristics by Self-Rated Health Trajectories Among Frail Older Adults: A Group-based Trajectory Modeling Approach

Key Points

• This research aims to understand the differing self-rated health trajectories among frail older adults.
• Utilized group-based trajectory modeling to analyze health patterns.
• Examined factors like social participation, health behaviors, and economic resources.
• Focused on a population of frail older adults.
• Identified varied self-rated health trajectories within the frail older adult group.
• Found social participation, health behaviors, and economic resources significantly influence health patterns.
• Proposed self-rated health as a useful indicator for identifying high-risk groups for targeted interventions.