Table 2

Six dimensions of health indicators, covering 32 aspects of health

Bodily functions

  • Medical facts

  • Medical observations

  • Physical functioning

  • Complaints and pain

  • Energy

Mental functions and perception

  • Cognitive functioning

  • Emotional state

  • Esteem/self-respect

  • Experiencing to be in charge/manageability

  • Self-management

  • Resilience, SOC (sense of coherence)

Spiritual/existential dimension

  • Meaning/meaningfulness

  • Striving for aims/ideals

  • Future prospects

  • Acceptance

Quality of life

  • Quality of life/well-being

  • Experiencing happiness

  • Enjoyment

  • Perceived health

  • Flourishing

  • Zest for life

  • Balance

Social and societal participation

  • Social and communicative skills

  • Meaningful relationships

  • Social contacts

  • Experiencing to be accepted

  • Community involvement

  • Meaningful work

Daily functioning

  • Basic ADL

  • Instrumental ADL

  • Ability to work

  • Health literacy

  • ADL, activities of daily living.