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Dr ORII MCDERMOTT's Outputs (4)

Self-efficacy and health-related quality of life in family carers of people with dementia: a systematic review (2014)
Journal Article
McDermott, O., Orrell, M., Crellin, N., & Charlesworth, G. (2014). Self-efficacy and health-related quality of life in family carers of people with dementia: a systematic review. Aging and Mental Health, 18(8), 954-969. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2014.915921

Objectives: This review aims to explore the role of self-efficacy (SE) in the health-related quality of life (QoL) of family carers of people with dementia.

Methods: A systematic review of literature identified a range of qualitative and quantitat... Read More about Self-efficacy and health-related quality of life in family carers of people with dementia: a systematic review.

The development of Music in Dementia Assessment Scales (MiDAS) (2014)
Journal Article
McDermott, O., Orrell, M., & Ridder, H. M. (2015). The development of Music in Dementia Assessment Scales (MiDAS). Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, 24(3), 232-251. https://doi.org/10.1080/08098131.2014.907333

There is a need to develop an outcome measure specific to music therapy in dementia that reflects a holistic picture of the therapy process and outcome. This study aimed to develop a clinically relevant and scientifically robust music therapy outcome... Read More about The development of Music in Dementia Assessment Scales (MiDAS).

A preliminary psychometric evaluation of Music in Dementia Assessment Scales (MiDAS) (2014)
Journal Article
McDermott, O., Orgeta, V., Ridder, H. M., & Orrell, M. (2014). A preliminary psychometric evaluation of Music in Dementia Assessment Scales (MiDAS). International Psychogeriatrics, 26(6), 1011-1019. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1041610214000180

Background:
Music in Dementia Assessment Scales (MiDAS), an observational outcome measure for music therapy with people with moderate to severe dementia, was developed from qualitative data of focus groups and interviews. Expert and peer consultatio... Read More about A preliminary psychometric evaluation of Music in Dementia Assessment Scales (MiDAS).