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Communication Scale for Older Adults (CSOA)
1Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC 20002, USA.
Journal of the American Academy of Audiology
|June 1, 1997
Summary
The Communication Self-Assessment Scales for Older Adults (CSOA) offer reliable tools to evaluate communication strategies and attitudes in older adults with hearing loss. These scales aid in assessing client needs and tracking progress after aural rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Gerontology
- Communication Sciences
Background:
- Hearing loss significantly impacts older adults' communication.
- Effective assessment tools are crucial for understanding communication challenges in this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and validate the Communication Self-Assessment Scales for Older Adults (CSOA).
- To provide normative data and demonstrate the scales' utility in clinical practice and research.
Main Methods:
- Standardization of the 41-item Communication Strategies scale and 31-item Communication Attitudes scale on 135 independent-living older adults (60-88 years) with hearing loss.
- Analysis included item analysis, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and normative data.
- Evaluation of scale application through a sample case and longitudinal data from aural rehabilitation participants.
Main Results:
- The CSOA scales demonstrated good reliability and provided normative data for independent-living older adults with hearing loss.
- A sample case illustrated the practical application of the scales for individual client assessment.
- Data indicated changes in communication strategies and attitudes post-aural rehabilitation at 3 and 9 months.
Conclusions:
- The CSOA scales are validated instruments for assessing communication strategies and attitudes in older adults with hearing loss.
- The scales are useful for evaluating individual clients and monitoring outcomes of aural rehabilitation programs.