Browsing VID:Open by Author "Strøm, Benedicte Sørensen"
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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 ... -
Effects of the Sonas program on anxiety and depression in nursing home residents with dementia: A 6-month randomized controlled trial
Goyal, Alka R.; Engedal, Knut; Benth, Jūratė Šaltytė; Strøm, Benedicte Sørensen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Introduction: There is a dearth of evidence about the effects of Sonas, a multisensory stimulation on people with dementia (PWD). The main aim of this study was to examine the effects of the Sonas program on anxiety and ... -
Engagement in everyday activities among people living in Indian nursing homes: the association with person-centredness
Strøm, Benedicte Sørensen; Engedal, Knut; Rokstad, Anne Marie Mork (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Introduction: It has been reported that residents living in nursing homes are often inactive and lonely and are offered a limited number of activities. However, high engagement in activities has been reported to improve ... -
Impact of the Sonas programme on communication over a period of 24 weeks in people with moderate-to-severe dementia
Strøm, Benedicte Sørensen; Benthb, Jūratė Šaltytė; Engedal, Knut (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)The primary aim was to examine how communication abilities changed over time among nursing home residents with moderate-to-severe dementia who were attending the Sonas programme and to explore whether changes in communication ... -
Kjerneområder i Leve hele livet-reformen. En oppsummering av kunnskap om frivillighet, pårørende, medvirkning og digital kompetanse
Eliassen, Marianne (red.); Ambugo, Eliva Atieno; Andfossen, Nina Beate; Cappelen, Kathrine; Dale, Bjørg; Devik, Siri Andreassen; Fredwall, Terje Emil; Hartviksen, Trude Anita; Jacobsen, Frode F.; Kvaal, Bjørn; Løkken, Bente Irene; Melby, Line; Moe, Aud; Nilsen, Elin Rogn; Solstad, Liv Jorunn; Solvoll, Betty Ann Ragnhild; Strøm, Benedicte Sørensen; Sundsbø, Astrid (Oppsummering;nr 27, Research report, 2021)Regjeringen har utarbeidet en kvalitetsreform for eldre, Leve hele livet, med fem hovedområder: et aldersvennlig samfunn, aktivitet og fellesskap, mat og måltider, helsehjelp og sammenheng i tjenester. Reformperioden ... -
Language disintegration: communication ability in elderly immigrants with dementia
Goth, Ursula-Georgine Småland; Strøm, Benedicte Sørensen (Journal article, 2018) -
Measurement instruments for parental stress in the postpartum period: A scoping review
Øygarden, Anne-Martha Utne; Berg, Rigmor C.; Abudayya, Abdallah; Glavin, Kari; Strøm, Benedicte Sørensen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Parenting stress is a particular type of stress that is conceptualized as a negative psychological response to the numerous obligations associated with raising children. Despite a considerable increase in ... -
Norwegian nursing students' experience of international clinical placement abroad: A qualitative study
Grave Meyer, Christine; Søvik, Margrethe Bakstad; Strøm, Benedicte Sørensen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: For several years, the Norwegian government’s goal has been that half of those who complete a degree in Norwegian higher education, should have had a study period abroad. This also applies to undergraduate ... -
Nursing staff’s knowledge and attitudes toward dementia: a pilot study from an Indian perspective
Strøm, Benedicte Sørensen; Engedal, Knut; Andreassen, Lasse (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background: Despite the increased prevalence of dementia in India, reports indicate little awareness of the disease. Symptoms are often misinterpreted or neglected, which could lead to late diagnosis, reducing the choices ... -
Nursing staff’s knowledge and attitudes towards Dementia in an Indian nursing home: A qualitative interview study
Strøm, Benedicte Sørensen; Lausund, Hilde; Rokstad, Anne Marie Mork; Engedal, Knut; Goyal, A. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Despite the increased prevalence of dementia in India, there is reported to be little awareness of the disease. This could lead to a late diagnosis, a reduced number of choices regarding future care, and ... -
Overview of research on the Sonas® programme
Strøm, Benedicte Sørensen (Report;1, Research report, 2020)This review found evidence of a significant effect of the Sonas programme on communication ability among people with severe dementia. However, it is difficult to compare the outcomes of the studies as they vary in terms ... -
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 people with dementia. The effect of the Sonas programme on communication
Strøm, Benedicte Sørensen (Dissertation series for the Degree Of Philosophiae Doctor (Ph.D.) at VID Specialized University;no. 6, Doctoral thesis, 2017)The increase in communication difficulties among people living with dementia and their reduced ability to interpret sensory stimulation, emphasize the need to find appropriate interventions to overcome these challenges. A ... -
Welfare technology interventions among older people living at home—A systematic review of RCT studies
Pajalic, Zada; Agular de Sousa, Diana; Strøm, Benedicte Sørensen; Lausund, Hilde; Breievne, Grete; Kisa, Sezer; Saplacan, Diana; Larsen, Marie Hamilton; Jøranson, Nina (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)The main goal of health services is for the elderly to maintain their mental and physical health and live at home independently for as long as possible. Various technical welfare solutions have been introduced and tested ...