Victoria Traynor
Biographic Data
| ID | 213719 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Victoria Traynor |
| GIVEN NAMES | Victoria |
| FAMILY NAME | Traynor |
| SIGNATURE | TRAYNOR V |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Wollongong |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4515-7602 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 13 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
‘ It is empowering and gives people dignity in a very difficult process’
BACKGROUND: Decisions about driving for individuals living with dementia (ILWD) can be challenging. There are limited evidence-based person-centred interventions in the United Kingdom that support decisions about transitioning to not driving or guidelines for developing decision aids for ILWD. This study aimed to understand the important features of a decision aid through the cultural adaptation of Australian dementia and driving decision aid (DD…
It's Hard to Prepare Yourself, It's Like a Death’
Driving is the preferred mode of transport for many older drivers, providing mobility to maintain independence and quality of life. The loss of driving privilege has negative psychosocial consequences, including depression. Early discussions and planning for driving retirement are therefore essential. Driving retirement, however, is typically a taboo topic for older drivers and their support networks. To understand why discussions and planning ab…
Impact of a decision aid for drivers living with dementia
Not all drivers living with dementia need to cease driving upon diagnosis. However, early planning for driving retirement is recommended. To guide and support decisions and early planning for driving retirement, there is a need for person-centered resources. This study aimed to test the effects of a dementia and driving decision aid for drivers living with dementia. The primary outcome measured was decisional conflict. Secondary outcome measures …
Validation of the Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale in Indonesia
Barriers to Qualitative Dementia Research
As our population is aging, the global prevalence of dementia is rising. Recent extensive reviews of the dementia literature highlight a clear need for additional qualitative research to address the experiences of people with dementia and their carers. To date, the vast majority of published dementia research is quantitative in nature and, perhaps not surprisingly, attracts the bulk of government funding. In contrast, qualitative dementia researc…
Barriers to Qualitative Dementia Research
As our population is aging, the global prevalence of dementia is rising. Recent extensive reviews of the dementia literature highlight a clear need for additional qualitative research to address the experiences of people with dementia and their carers. To date, the vast majority of published dementia research is quantitative in nature and, perhaps not surprisingly, attracts the bulk of government funding. In contrast, qualitative dementia researc…
Barriers to Qualitative Dementia Research
As our population is aging, the global prevalence of dementia is rising. Recent extensive reviews of the dementia literature highlight a clear need for additional qualitative research to address the experiences of people with dementia and their carers. To date, the vast majority of published dementia research is quantitative in nature and, perhaps not surprisingly, attracts the bulk of government funding. In contrast, qualitative dementia researc…
Impact of a decision aid for drivers living with dementia
Not all drivers living with dementia need to cease driving upon diagnosis. However, early planning for driving retirement is recommended. To guide and support decisions and early planning for driving retirement, there is a need for person-centered resources. This study aimed to test the effects of a dementia and driving decision aid for drivers living with dementia. The primary outcome measured was decisional conflict. Secondary outcome measures …
Validation of the Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale in Indonesia
‘ It is empowering and gives people dignity in a very difficult process’
BACKGROUND: Decisions about driving for individuals living with dementia (ILWD) can be challenging. There are limited evidence-based person-centred interventions in the United Kingdom that support decisions about transitioning to not driving or guidelines for developing decision aids for ILWD. This study aimed to understand the important features of a decision aid through the cultural adaptation of Australian dementia and driving decision aid (DD…
It's Hard to Prepare Yourself, It's Like a Death’
Driving is the preferred mode of transport for many older drivers, providing mobility to maintain independence and quality of life. The loss of driving privilege has negative psychosocial consequences, including depression. Early discussions and planning for driving retirement are therefore essential. Driving retirement, however, is typically a taboo topic for older drivers and their support networks. To understand why discussions and planning ab…
Medicine (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Gerontology (4 works) · Dementia (3 works) · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research (3 works) · Older Adults Driving Studies (3 works) · Qualitative research (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Urban Transport and Accessibility (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works)