Chinesization and validation of a care partner-frailty index-comprehensive geriatric assessment questionnaire

Objective Chinesization the CP - FI - CGA questionnaire which is common used in foreign countries, and evaluate its reliability and validity. Methods CP - FI - CGA questionnaire was translated and cross-cultural revised. 300 patients of geriatric ward of 4 top three general hospitals were selected to evaluate the reliability and validity. Independent sample t-test was applied to test the degree of differentiation, simple correlation analysis was to test internal consistency reliability, test-retest reliability, split-half reliability, criterion-related validity, and construct validity. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was to calculate internal consistency. Results Delete the item 36 (no able to drive), and add the new entry "have major surgery within six months". The final questionnaire has 43 items. The retest reliability r=0.97, test-retest reliability r=0.995, split-half reliability r=0.851,internal consistency Cronbach's a=0.883. The I-CVI of 44 items was from 0.727 to 1. The S - CVI/Ave of questionnaire is 0.986. Coefficient with CFS simple correlation r=0.829 (P 0.05). Conclusion Chinesization of CP-FI-CGA questionnaire has high acceptability, good validity and reliability which can be used for screening geriatrics patients, frailty degree and provide reference for clinical grading nursing. Key words: CP-FI-CGA questionnaire; Translations; Reliability; Validity; Frailty; Aged