Functional Capacity and Functional Ability in an Aging Population: A Scoping Review

The findings highlight the need for standardized definitions and comprehensive, multidimensional assessments of FC and FA. Adopting the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework offers a potential solution to align research and practice. Standardized, holistic approaches to defining and measuring FC and FA are essential to advance research, guide clinical interventions, and support aging-related policy development worldwide.