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. 1997 Jun;8(3):203-17.

Communication Scale for Older Adults (CSOA)

H Kaplan  1 , S Bally, F Brandt, D Busacco, J Pray
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  • PMID: 9188077

Communication Scale for Older Adults (CSOA)

H Kaplan et al. J Am Acad Audiol. 1997 Jun.

Abstract

The communication Self-Assessment Scales for Older Adults (CSOA) are comprised of a 41-item Communication Strategies scale and a 31-item Communication Attitudes scale. Three-point and 5-point response formats are available. The scales were standardized on a population of 135 independent-living adults with hearing loss, ranging in age from 60 to 88 years. Item analysis, internal consistency reliability, test-retest reliability, normative data, and 95 percent confidence intervals are presented. A sample case illustrates how the scales can be used to evaluate the communication strategies and attitudes of an individual client. In addition, data are presented to show changes in the use of communication strategies and attitudes of a group of clients 3 months and 9 months after completion of aural rehabilitation programs.

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