Linda McAuliffe

Qualifications

BBSc (Hons), MPsych, MAPS

Research Interests

Ageing, pain, dementia, sexuality, neuropsychology

Selected Publications

Book chapters

McAuliffe, L., & Nay, R. B., M. (2012). Sexuality and intimacy. In J. Reed, C. Clarke & S. MacFarlane (Eds.), Nursing Older Adults (pp. 191-203). Maidenhead: Open University Press.

McAuliffe, L. Nay, R. Bauer, M. (2011). Sexuality, body awareness, relationships- maintaining roles and status. In J. Reed, C. Clarke, & A. MacFarlane (Eds.), Nursing Older Adults. Open University Press.

Bauer, M., McAuliffe, L. & Nay, R. (2009). Sexuality and the reluctant health professional. In R Nay & S Garratt (Eds), Older People: Issues and Innovations in Care. Elsevier: Sydney.

Koch, B., Fitzgerald, L., Evans, D., O’Donnell, M., & McAuliffe, L. (2008). Use it or lose it: Putting research into action. In S. Borbasi, D. Jackson, & R. Langford (Eds.), Navigating the Maze of Nursing Research 2e. Mosby: Sydney.

Journal articles

Edvardsson, D., Fetherstonhaugh, D., McAuliffe, L., Nay, R., & Chenco, C. (2011). Job satisfaction amongst aged care staff: Exploring the influence of person-centred care provision. International Psychogeriatrics, 23(8), 1205-1212.

Hodgkinson, B., Haesler, E. J., Nay, R., O'Donnell, M. H., & McAuliffe, L. P. (2011). Effectiveness of staffing models in residential, subacute, extended aged care settings on patient and staff outcomes. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews(6).

McAuliffe, L., Bauer, M., & Nay, R. (2010). Sex in the city (and the country): Staff knowledge and attitudes towards sexuality in the residential aged care setting. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 29(Supplement 2), 26.

Bauer, M., Nay, R., Fetherstonhaugh, D., Bathgate, T., Winbolt, M., & McAuliffe, L. (2010). Promoting improved staff-family relationships in residential aged care. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 19(Supp 1), 133.

McAuliffe, L., Nay, R., O’Donnell, M., & Fetherstonhaugh, D. (2009). Pain assessment in older people with dementia: Literature Review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 65(1), 2-10.

Bauer, M., Nay, R. & McAuliffe, L. (2009). Catering to love, sex and intimacy in residential aged care: What information is provided to consumers? Sexuality and Disability, 27, 3-9.

Nay, R. & McAuliffe, L. (2008). Commentary on Wang T-F, Lu C-H, Chen I-J & Yu S (2008) Sexual knowledge, attitudes and activity of older people in Taipei, Taiwan. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 17, 2519-2520.

Bauer, M., McAuliffe, L. & Nay, R. (2007). Sexuality, health care and the older person: An overview of the literature. International Journal of Older People Nursing, 2, 63-68.

McAuliffe, L., Bauer, M. & Nay, R. (2007). Barriers to the expression of sexuality in the older person: The role of the health professional. International Journal of Older People Nursing, 2, 69-75.

Nay, R., McAuliffe, L. & Bauer, M. (2007). Sexuality: From stigma, stereotypes and secrecy to coming out, communication and choice. International Journal of Older People Nursing, 2, 76-80.

Haesler, E., Nay, R., O’Donnell, M. & McAuliffe, L. (2007). Effectiveness of staff models in residential/subacute/extended care settings (Protocol). The Cochrane Library, Issue 3.

Reports

Bauer, M., Nay, R., Bathgate, T., Fetherstonhaugh, D., Winbolt, M., & McAuliffe, L. (2009). Constructive staff/family relationships in residential aged care. Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University. ISBN: 1-74186-991-9 Online ISBN: 1-74186-992-7.

Koch, S., Wells, Y., Ibrahim, J., McAuliffe, L. (2009). Public sector residential aged care services quality indicator data validation project - final report. Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care for the Victorian Government Department of Human Services.  ISBN pending.

Koch, S., McAuliffe, L., Nay, R., Koch, B., & O’Donnell, M. (2007). Best practice principles for undergraduate nursing students in aged care clinical placements. Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care for the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. ISBN 978-0-9581225-1-1.

Koch, B., Nay, R., Koch, S., McAuliffe, L., Apel, S., & O’Donnell, M. (2007). Development of an on-line clearing house of aged care education material for use and access by university Schools of Nursing - La Trobe Online Clearinghouse of Aged Care Teaching Essentials (LOCATE) Final Report. Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care for the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. ISBN 1920948171.

Koch, S., Nay, R., Koch, B., Bauer, M., Wilson, J., & McAuliffe, L., (2005) Report on the feasibility of developing a standards rating system for all Australian government aged care homes. Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care for the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. ISBN 1-74186-149-7.

Other publications

McAuliffe, L., O’Donnell, M. & Nay, R. (2008). Successful pain assessment in older adults with dementia: Barriers and Strategies (Review). Royal College of Nursing Australia Monograph. Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care.

Wilson, J., O’Donnell, M., McAuliffe, L., Nay, R. & Pitcher, A. (2008). Assessment of pain in older adults with dementia in acute, sub acute and residential care (Systematic review). Royal College of Nursing Australia Monograph. Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care.

Conference Presentations

“Sex in the City and Older People". Oral Presentation and Chair of Session, International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics 25th World Congress, 5-9 July 2009, Paris.

“Pain Assessment in the Older Person with Dementia”. Rapid Communication Session, Australian Pain Society 29th Annual Scientific Meeting, 5-8th April 2009, Sydney.

“What’s in a name? Investigating the differences in attribution towards illness based on the label of the illness”. Oral Presentation, Australian Society for Behavioural Health and Medicine, February 2008, Bondi.

“Successful Pain Assessment in Older Adults with Dementia: A Review of Barriers and Strategies”. Oral Presentation, Australian Pain Society 28th Annual Scientific Meeting, 29 March–2 April 2008, Perth.

“Best Practice Principles for Undergraduate Nursing Students in Aged Care Clinical Placements”. Oral Presentation, Australian Association of Gerontology Conference, 21-23 November 2007, Adelaide.

Awards & Scholarships

La Trobe University Postgraduate Award (2010)

Australian Society for Behavioural Health and Medicine Best Postgraduate Student Oral Presentation (2008)

Memberships & Affiliations

Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria

Member of the Australian Psychological Society