The Chinese version of the Abrams geriatric Self-neglect scale:Translation, validity, and reliability
OBJECTIVESTo translate, cross-culturally adapt, and validate the Abrams Geriatric Self-neglect Scale (AGSS) for the older population in China. METHODSThe performance of the Chinese version of AGSS (C-AGSS) was evaluated among 334 older adults recruited from three community healthcare centers in Beij...
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| Published in: | Geriatric nursing (New York) 2022-09, Vol.47, p.55-60 |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | eng |
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| Summary: | OBJECTIVESTo translate, cross-culturally adapt, and validate the Abrams Geriatric Self-neglect Scale (AGSS) for the older population in China. METHODSThe performance of the Chinese version of AGSS (C-AGSS) was evaluated among 334 older adults recruited from three community healthcare centers in Beijing, China. RESULTSThe Cronbach's α was 0.601 and the content validity index was 0.96 for the C-AGSS. The unidimensional model of the scale was supported by the confirmatory factor analysis with an excellent model fit. The concurrent validity was demonstrated by the significant correlation (r=0.614, p |
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| ISSN: | 0197-4572 1528-3984 |