Linda McAuliffe
Biographic Data
| ID | 6535489 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Linda McAuliffe |
| GIVEN NAMES | Linda |
| FAMILY NAME | McAuliffe |
| SIGNATURE | MCAULIFFE L |
| AFFILIATIONS | La Trobe University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1250-5789 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Experiences of older people during re-entry from prison – an exploration of current research using a systematic quantitative literature review (SQLR)
While research exploring the complex needs of older people living in prison is growing, there remains a sparsity of research relating to the lived experiences of older people post-release and the workers who support their transition. This paper addresses the gap in research by using a systematic quantitative literature review (SQLR) to identify and quantify where studies have been conducted, what methodologies were used, what studies have examine…
Kindness, respect and consultation’ versus ‘being kept active and busy’
High-quality care is a right and an expectation of older people living in nursing homes; however, recent Australian evidence suggests that the care provided is sub-standard. To understand what older Australians living in nursing homes and their family members expect of high-quality aged care, semi-structured interviews were undertaken with older people (n = 51) and family members (n = 29) in 15 nursing homes. Transcripts were thematically analyse…
There’s No Doubt about It, You’ve Got to Maintain Your Family and Friends”
Social participation in older age has been positively associated with enhanced health and wellbeing. This project examined key aspects of social participation for older people living in the community to identify what was most important for maintaining social participation in the event they transitioned to living in a nursing home. We conducted interviews and focus groups with 36 older people, aged 65 years or older living in the community in Vict…
You’ve Got to Connect with the People”
This research sought to explore the meaning of, preferences for, and involvement in social participation for older people living in nursing homes in Victoria, Australia. A qualitative descriptive study using semistructured interviews with twenty older people living in four geographically and ethnically diverse nursing homes was conducted between 2020 and 2022. Interview transcripts were thematically analysed. All the older people had been very so…
Having to ‘go beyond’
Activity programs are run by many nursing homes (also known as residential aged care facilities or long-term care facilities) however little is known about how activities are chosen or how well they meet the needs of residents. The aim of this study was to learn more about activity programs currently offered to older people living in nursing homes in Victoria, Australia. Interviews were undertaken with 13 activities/lifestyle staff working across…
Intimate relationships in residential aged care
Intimacy contributes to our well-being and extends into older age, despite cognitive or physical impairment. However, the ability to enjoy intimacy and express sexuality is often compromised—or even controlled—when one moves into residential aged care. The aim of this study was to identify what factors influence senior residential aged care staff when they make decisions regarding resident intimate relationships and sexual expression. The study u…
Memory Strategy Training Can Enhance Psychoeducation Outcomes for Dementia Family Caregivers
This study investigated caregiver outcomes when a psychoeducation program for older people with dementia and caregivers is modified to extend practice in memory strategies. Moderation effects of increased memory strategy use were also explored. Fifty-six care dyads participated in the multicenter, randomized controlled trial comparing psychoeducation (active control) with psychoeducation and memory strategy practice (intervention). Primary outcom…
Providing support to surrogate decision-makers for people living with dementia
The prevalence of dementia will continue to increase with the ageing of the population. Many people living with dementia will reach a stage where surrogate decision-makers-mostly family carers-will need to make a range of decisions on their behalf. The aim of this study was to learn from surrogate decision-makers how they can be most effectively supported in this role. The study employed a qualitative design using semi-structured face-to-face or …
Use of Quality Indicators in Nursing Homes in Victoria, Australia
QI performance data are positively received and used to improve care. Standardization of data collection, analysis, and reporting should strengthen the program's utility
Social participation and family carers of people living with dementia in Australia
This paper reports on a study exploring the experiences and meaning of social participation for family carers of people living with dementia. Participants were 33 family carers (17 spouses and 16 adult children) of older adults diagnosed with dementia (any stage or type) who responded to advertisements by the national Alzheimer's association, Alzheimer's Australia. Data were collected through semi-structured face-to-face and/or telephone intervie…
Social participation and family carers of people living with dementia in Australia
This paper reports on a study exploring the experiences and meaning of social participation for family carers of people living with dementia. Participants were 33 family carers (17 spouses and 16 adult children) of older adults diagnosed with dementia (any stage or type) who responded to advertisements by the national Alzheimer's association, Alzheimer's Australia. Data were collected through semi-structured face-to-face and/or telephone intervie…
Use of Quality Indicators in Nursing Homes in Victoria, Australia
QI performance data are positively received and used to improve care. Standardization of data collection, analysis, and reporting should strengthen the program's utility
Social participation and family carers of people living with dementia in Australia
This paper reports on a study exploring the experiences and meaning of social participation for family carers of people living with dementia. Participants were 33 family carers (17 spouses and 16 adult children) of older adults diagnosed with dementia (any stage or type) who responded to advertisements by the national Alzheimer's association, Alzheimer's Australia. Data were collected through semi-structured face-to-face and/or telephone intervie…
Providing support to surrogate decision-makers for people living with dementia
The prevalence of dementia will continue to increase with the ageing of the population. Many people living with dementia will reach a stage where surrogate decision-makers-mostly family carers-will need to make a range of decisions on their behalf. The aim of this study was to learn from surrogate decision-makers how they can be most effectively supported in this role. The study employed a qualitative design using semi-structured face-to-face or …
Memory Strategy Training Can Enhance Psychoeducation Outcomes for Dementia Family Caregivers
This study investigated caregiver outcomes when a psychoeducation program for older people with dementia and caregivers is modified to extend practice in memory strategies. Moderation effects of increased memory strategy use were also explored. Fifty-six care dyads participated in the multicenter, randomized controlled trial comparing psychoeducation (active control) with psychoeducation and memory strategy practice (intervention). Primary outcom…
Intimate relationships in residential aged care
Intimacy contributes to our well-being and extends into older age, despite cognitive or physical impairment. However, the ability to enjoy intimacy and express sexuality is often compromised—or even controlled—when one moves into residential aged care. The aim of this study was to identify what factors influence senior residential aged care staff when they make decisions regarding resident intimate relationships and sexual expression. The study u…
There’s No Doubt about It, You’ve Got to Maintain Your Family and Friends”
Social participation in older age has been positively associated with enhanced health and wellbeing. This project examined key aspects of social participation for older people living in the community to identify what was most important for maintaining social participation in the event they transitioned to living in a nursing home. We conducted interviews and focus groups with 36 older people, aged 65 years or older living in the community in Vict…
You’ve Got to Connect with the People”
This research sought to explore the meaning of, preferences for, and involvement in social participation for older people living in nursing homes in Victoria, Australia. A qualitative descriptive study using semistructured interviews with twenty older people living in four geographically and ethnically diverse nursing homes was conducted between 2020 and 2022. Interview transcripts were thematically analysed. All the older people had been very so…
Having to ‘go beyond’
Activity programs are run by many nursing homes (also known as residential aged care facilities or long-term care facilities) however little is known about how activities are chosen or how well they meet the needs of residents. The aim of this study was to learn more about activity programs currently offered to older people living in nursing homes in Victoria, Australia. Interviews were undertaken with 13 activities/lifestyle staff working across…
Kindness, respect and consultation’ versus ‘being kept active and busy’
High-quality care is a right and an expectation of older people living in nursing homes; however, recent Australian evidence suggests that the care provided is sub-standard. To understand what older Australians living in nursing homes and their family members expect of high-quality aged care, semi-structured interviews were undertaken with older people (n = 51) and family members (n = 29) in 15 nursing homes. Transcripts were thematically analyse…
Experiences of older people during re-entry from prison – an exploration of current research using a systematic quantitative literature review (SQLR)
While research exploring the complex needs of older people living in prison is growing, there remains a sparsity of research relating to the lived experiences of older people post-release and the workers who support their transition. This paper addresses the gap in research by using a systematic quantitative literature review (SQLR) to identify and quantify where studies have been conducted, what methodologies were used, what studies have examine…
Medicine (8 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Gerontology (6 works) · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes (5 works) · Older people (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Nursing (4 works) · Nursing homes (4 works) · Dementia (3 works) · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research (3 works)