The Chinese version of the Abrams geriatric Self-neglect scale:Translation, validity, and reliability

To translate, cross-culturally adapt, and validate the Abrams Geriatric Self-neglect Scale (AGSS) for the older population in China.The performance of the Chinese version of AGSS (C-AGSS) was evaluated among 334 older adults recruited from three community healthcare centers in Beijing, China.The 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<0.001) between the C-AGSS and the Scale of the Elderly Self-neglect (Rural). The hypothesized validity and the discriminative validity of the C-AGSS were also approved.The C-AGSS has acceptable validity and reliability on self-neglect assessment in the Chinese older population. It can be used to classify and quantify the self-neglect of older adults in China.