Assessing Cognitive Communication Skills in Dementia: A Scoping Review

Autor/inn/en	Dooley, Suzanna; Walshe, Margaret
Titel	Assessing Cognitive Communication Skills in Dementia: A Scoping Review
Quelle	In: International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 54 (2019) 5, S.729-741 (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Dooley, Suzanna) ORCID (Walshe, Margaret)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1368-2822
DOI	10.1111/1460-6984.12485
Schlagwörter	Communication Problems; Dementia; Communication Skills; Evaluation Methods; Psychometrics; Test Validity; Interpersonal Communication + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Kommunikationsbarriere; Demenz; Kommunikationsstil; Psychometry; Psychometrie; Testvalidität; Interpersonale Kommunikation
Abstract	Background: Cognitive communication difficulties are a characteristic feature of dementia. These deficits have negative effects on all aspects of daily life. Yet, there are few options for standardized assessment of cognitive communication skills in people with dementia. Aims: To review published cognitive-communication assessments to determine what psychometrically sound assessments exist that are applicable to all people with dementia. Methods & Procedures: A scoping review of the literature was conducted using an established scoping review model. Cognitive-communication assessments validated in English with people with dementia were sought. A comprehensive search of eight relevant electronic databases was undertaken. Two reviewers independently analysed and assessed the psychometric quality of instruments that met inclusion criteria. Outcomes & Results: Four cognitive-communication assessments were included in the review. Although psychometrically sound, none was suitable for administration at all stages of dementia. Only one was validated for different dementia types. None included subtests for evaluation of conversation ability, and none involved the evaluation of communication partners' communication. Conclusions & Implications: There are limited options for standardized communication assessment for individuals with dementia and their communication partners. Directions for the development of new measures are provided to facilitate research and improve clinical practice. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01