Degrees
2019, University of Chester, United Kingdom, Master Of Education (MEd)
2017, University of Chester, United Kingdom, Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
2015, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, Degree of Bachelor of Science
2008, University of Chester, United Kingdom, Diploma in Higher Education in Nursing
Academic appointments
Senior Mental Health Lecturer, NAH, Liverpool John Moores University, 2020 - present
Senior Mental Health Lecturer, University of Chester, 2018 - 2020
Mental Health Lecturer, University of Chester, 2016 - 2018
Mental Health Lecturer Practitioner, University of Chester, 2015 - 2016
Postgraduate training
PhD, United Kingdom, Liverpool John Moores University, 2021 - 2027
Journal article
McShane D. 2023. Using personalised music to enhance the well-being of people with dementia Mental Health Practice, DOI Publisher Url
Editorial/letter to the editor
McShane D. 2022. Personalised meaningful music for people with dementia British Journal of Nursing, Vol. 3 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Media Coverage:
The Man Hug, men's mental health podcast 2024
The RCN: How to use music in dementia care 2023
BBC Radio Merseyside interview: Music as an intervention for people living with dementia 2022
Dementia Friends changed my life 2020
Dementia Buddies with Warrington Wolves 2019
Dementia Music Day 2019
Shortlisted for Nursing Times Educator of the Year 2019
Conference presentation:
Personalised playlists for people living with dementia with Sally Magnusson, Playlist for Life Conference, Glasgow, Oral. 2023
Enhancing student knowledge through a community approach, RCN Education Conference 2023, Birmingham, Oral presentation. 2023
Supporting people with dementia with music playlists, Royal College of Nursing Congress, SEC Glasgow, Oral presentation. 2022
Resilience, Innovation and Collaboration: A University Response to COVID-19, RCN International Mental Health Research Conference, Poster presentation. 2021
The effects of volunteering on career graduate characteristics within a dementia friendly initiative, a phenomenological study., RCN International Menal Health Conference, Oral presentation. 2021