Factors associated with self-neglect from a salutogenic perspective among community-dwelling older adults: A cross-sectional correlational study.

Objectives: To identify the associated factors of self-neglect in older adults from a salutogenic perspective.

Methods: A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted in two communities in Beijing with 486 older adults recruited from April to December 2022. Data were collected by a set of questionnaires.

The association between loneliness and sleep quality among older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To systematically review studies and explore the association between loneliness and sleep quality among older adults.

Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted in 8 databases from their inception to February 28, 2022. Studies that investigated the association between loneliness and sleep quality among older people were obtained.

Knowledge, attitudes, and barriers related to medication adherence of older patients with coronary heart disease in China.

Objectives: To investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and barriers related to medication adherence in older patients with coronary heart disease (CHD).

Methods: A total of 272 older patients with CHD were investigated by the Chinese version of the Medication Adherence Scale. The score ranges for the knowledge, attitudes, and barrier subscales were 0-30, 0-30, and 0-110, respectively.

Psychometric evaluation of the Medication Adherence Scale in older Chinese patients with coronary heart disease.

Objectives: To translate the Medication Adherence Scale (MAS) into Chinese and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of MAS (C-MAS).

Methods: The study used a cross-sectional design. The performance of C-MAS was assessed among 170 older patients with coronary heart disease (CHD).

Instruments to assess self-neglect among older adults: A systematic review of measurement properties.

Objective: To critically appraise, compare, and summarize the measurement properties of existing instruments that assess self-neglect among older adults.

Methods: Eight electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, CINAHL Plus with Full Text, Web of Science, PsycINFO, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and WanFang Data) were searched from their inception to September 6, 2020. The methodological qualities of the included studies on measurement properties were assessed by using the COnsensus-based Standards for selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) methodology for systematic reviews of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs).