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ArticleInternational journal of nursing studies advances2025

Psychometric evaluation of the Norwegian version of the Threadgold Communication Tool.

Anne-Martha Utne Øygarden, Ellen Karine Grov, Anne Marie Mork Rokstad, Orla Brady, Knut Engedal, Benedicte Sørensen Strøm

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Anne-Martha Utne ØygardenOslo Metropolitan University, St. Olavs plass, 0130 Oslo, Norway.
Ellen Karine GrovOslo Metropolitan University, St. Olavs plass, 0130 Oslo, Norway.
Anne Marie Mork RokstadNorwegian National Centre of Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust.
Orla BradyUniversity of Galway, University Rd, Galway, Ireland.
Knut EngedalAldring og helse, Postboks 2136, 3103 Tønsberg, Norway.
Benedicte Sørensen StrømLovisenberg Diaconal University College, Lovisenberggata 15B, 0456 Oslo, Norway.

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Objectives: The study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of the Norwegian version of the Threadgold Communication Tool, a proxy-rated instrument assessing communication abilities in people with dementia. Design: The study employed a prospective design, with two measurement points within 10 days. The Threadgold Communication Tool was translated into Norwegian following the World Health Organization's protocol for translation and back-translation. Setting and participants: The study included 126 residents from ten different nursing homes and one assisted living facility in Norway. The participants consisted of 99 women (78.57 %) and 27 men (21.43 %), aged between 61 and 100 years, with a mean age of 85.67 (SD 7.59). Outcome measures: The outcome measures were the internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity of the Threadgold Communication Tool. Results: The Norwegian version of the Threadgold Communication Tool demonstrated satisfactory psychometric properties, with a high level of internal consistency (Cronbach's α coefficient = 0.95) and robust test-retest reliability ( Conclusions: The Norwegian version of the Threadgold Communication Tool is a reliable and valid tool for assessing communication abilities in people with dementia. However, further research is needed to refine the instrument based on these findings, particularly regarding the interpretation of the 'vocalization' item.

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