The Observer Memory Questionnaire—Parent Form: Introducing a new measure of everyday memory for children
GONZALEZ, LINDA M.; ANDERSON, VICKI A.; WOOD, STEPHEN J.; MITCHELL, L. ANNE; HEINRICH, LIESL; HARVEY, A. SIMON; GONZALEZ LINDA M.; Royal Childrenʼs Hospital; Murdoch Childrenʼs Research Institute; Monash University; Royal Childrenʼs Hospital; ANDERSON VICKI A.; Royal Childrenʼs Hospital; Murdoch Childrenʼs Research Institute; University of Melbourne; WOOD STEPHEN J.; University of Melbourne; MITCHELL L. ANNE; Royal Childrenʼs Hospital; Austin Health; HEINRICH LIESL; Murdoch Childrenʼs Research Institute; HARVEY A. SIMON; Royal Childrenʼs Hospital; Austin Health
Журнал:
Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society
Дата:
2008
Аннотация:
Relatively little research has focused on everyday memory function in childhood, possibly reflecting the limited number of measures available. This study introduces the Observer Memory Questionnaire—Parent Form (OMQ-PF), which assesses parental beliefs about their childʼs everyday memory. The OMQ-PF and a selection of neuropsychological measures were administered to a cohort of healthy children in Study 1 (n = 376; 5–16 years old) and a temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) group in Study 2 (n = 44; 6–16 years old). Study 1 found the OMQ-PF had sound internal consistency and was significantly correlated to a learning task. Study 2 found the TLE group was impaired on the OMQ-PF relative to the healthy cohort. Everyday memory ratings were related to a wider range of neuropsychological measures in this group. Findings are encouraging in terms of the properties of the OMQ-PF and suggest further development of the scale is warranted. (JINS, 2008, 14, 337–342.)
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