Browsing VID:Open by Author "Grov, Ellen-Karine"
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A Psychometric Evaluation of the Threadgold Communication Tool for Persons with Dementia
Strøm, Benedicte Sørensen; Engedal, Knut; Grov, Ellen-Karine (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-04)The objective of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Threadgold Communication Tool (TCT). Method: Internal consistency reliability was measured using Cronbach’s α coefficient and inter-item ... -
Effect of the sonas programme on communication in people with dementia: A randomized controlled trial
Strøm, Benedicte Sørensen; Engedal, Knut; Benth, Jurate Saltyte; Grov, Ellen-Karine (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: Strategies to improve communication in people with dementia are warranted. We examined the effect of the Sonas programme on communication ability in persons with moderate to severe dementia. Methods: A 24-week ... -
Psychometric evaluation of the Holden Communication Scale (HCS) for persons with dementia
Strøm, Benedicte Sørensen; Engedal, Knut; Benth, Jūrate Šaltyte; Grov, Ellen-Karine (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Objective: To investigate the psychometric properties of the Holden Communication Scale (HCS) and the association between scores on HCS and cognitive function among persons with dementia. Method: Internal consistency ... -
Sensory stimulation for persons with dementia: a review of the literature
Ytrehus, Siri; Strøm, Benedicte S; Grov, Ellen-Karine (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Aims and objectives: To provide an overview of available sensory stimulation interventions, and their effect on persons with dementia and to present theoretical and methodological characteristics of the studies included. ...