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Resilience and Intrinsic Capacity in Older Adults: A Review of Recent Literature

This open-access review analyzes 43 studies on resilience and intrinsic capacity in seniors, highlighting that mental and physical resilience can p...

Mental Wellness
Study Credibility: Medium5.4/10Some supporting evidenceStudy has limitationsUse with caution
PublishedNov 2025Last reviewedFeb 2026
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Summary

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This open-access review analyzes 43 studies on resilience and intrinsic capacity in seniors, highlighting that mental and physical resilience can preserve function, reduce disease risk, and maintain cognitive health. It recommends routine resilience assessments and multidomain interventions such as exercise, nutrition, and social support.

Details

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A narrative review examining how resilience and intrinsic capacity contribute to preserving cognitive and physical function in older adults, emphasizing strategies that delay decline and support independence.

Research Quality Score

Scored February 1, 2026 using rubric v6_2026-02-01.

Assessment

The study provides a comprehensive overview of existing literature on resilience and intrinsic capacity in older adults. However, as a narrative review, it lacks the methodological rigor of primary research studies. The absence of systematic review methods and new statistical analysis limits its evidence quality. It is highly relevant to seniors but should be interpreted with caution due to potential biases in study selection and synthesis.

Category Breakdown

CategoryScoreRating
Study design5.0/10
Bias control4.0/10
Statistical methods3.0/10
Reporting completeness6.0/10
Conflicts & funding8.0/10
Replication3.0/10
Relevance to chosen population9.0/10
Journal Reliability7.0/10

Additional Notes

The study is useful for generating hypotheses and guiding future research but should not be used as standalone evidence for clinical decision-making. Future work could benefit from a systematic review or meta-analysis approach to strengthen evidence quality.

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