Overview
Background
Jacki Liddle is a research fellow and occupational therapist researching quality of life, participation and life transitions. She uses innovative technology, along with qualitative and quantitative research methods to investigate the needs and experiences of people living with neurological conditions (dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke), older people and their caregivers. She has worked with a multi-disciplinary team co-designing technology with people living with dementia and their care partners to support communication. Currently, she is in a conjoint position with Princess Alexandra Hospital, supporting the development, conduct and application of research that improves outcomes for patients.
She has also been involved in developing technology to measure outcomes including lifespace, time use, and activity and role participation to help monitor and improve community outcomes. Dr Liddle's PhD focused on researching the experiences related to retirement from driving for older people, which led to the development of the CarFreeMe program to improve outcomes related to driving cessation. Versions of the program for older drivers, people living with dementia and people with traumatic brain injury have been developed and trialled.
Availability
- Associate Professor Jacki Liddle is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Quality of life
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Community mobility
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Technology
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Outcome measurement
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Dementia
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Driving cessation
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Caregivers and family members
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Qualitative methodologies
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Codesign
Research impacts
Jacki's research has focussed on developing understandings of complex issues which lead to real changes in assessment, treatment and community lives. She has developed a driving cessation intervention (CarFreeMe) and contributed to the development of smartphone based remote monitoring systems for measuring community outcomes of people living with health conditions, and a technology-based system codesigned with people living with dementia and their care partners to support communication and participation. Her current work directly impacts the practice of occupational therapists and clinical teams, and outcomes for patients in a tertiary hospital setting.
Works
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2012
Journal Article
Adjustment to loss of the driving role following traumatic brain injury: A qualitative exploration with key stakeholders
Liddle, Jacki, Fleming, Jennifer, McKenna, Kryss, Turpin, Merrill, Whitelaw, Penny and Allen, Shelley (2012). Adjustment to loss of the driving role following traumatic brain injury: A qualitative exploration with key stakeholders. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 59 (1), 79-88. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2011.00978.x
2012
Journal Article
Time use and participation: impact of age, illness, life transitions and deep brain stimulation
Liddle, Jacki, McKenna, Kryss, Gustafsson, Louise, Chenery, Helen, Bartlett, Helen and Broome, Kieran (2012). Time use and participation: impact of age, illness, life transitions and deep brain stimulation. Time Use Bulletin, Edition 3, 3-3.
2011
Journal Article
Driving and driving cessation after traumatic brain injury: Processes and key times of need
Liddle, Jacki, Fleming, Jennifer, McKenna, Kryss, Turpin, Merrill, Whitelaw, Penny and Allen, Shelley (2011). Driving and driving cessation after traumatic brain injury: Processes and key times of need. Disability and Rehabilitation, 33 (25-26), 2574-2586. doi: 10.3109/09638288.2011.582922
2011
Journal Article
Occupational therapy practice in Australia with people with dementia: A profile in need of change
Bennett, Sally, Shand, Sarah and Liddle, Jacki (2011). Occupational therapy practice in Australia with people with dementia: A profile in need of change. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 58 (3), 155-163. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2011.00930.x
2011
Journal Article
Participant feedback and satisfaction with the UQDRIVE groups for driving cessation
Gustafsson, Louise A., Liddle, Jacki M., Lua, Shunwei, Hoyle, Melanie F., Pachana, Nancy A., Mitchell, Geoffrey K. and McKenna, Kryss T. (2011). Participant feedback and satisfaction with the UQDRIVE groups for driving cessation. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78 (2), 110-117. doi: 10.2182/cjot.2011.2.6
2011
Conference Publication
How do we improve outcomes of driving cessation for people with dementia?
Liddle, J., Bennett, S.,, Pachana, N.,, Lie, D. and Standen, B. (2011). How do we improve outcomes of driving cessation for people with dementia?. Occupational Therapy Australia 24th National Conference, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 29 June-1 July 2011.
2010
Journal Article
Survey of health and licensing policies for taxi drivers in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia: a perspective from evidence on older drivers
Chan, M. L, Gustafsson, L. and Liddle, J. (2010). Survey of health and licensing policies for taxi drivers in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia: a perspective from evidence on older drivers. Singapore Medical Journal, 51 (12), 913-922.
2010
Journal Article
Driving assessment for older taxi drivers in Singapore
Chan, Mei Leng, Gustafsson, Louise and Liddle, Jacki (2010). Driving assessment for older taxi drivers in Singapore. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 17 (2), 92-96. doi: 10.12968/ijtr.2010.17.2.46335
2009
Journal Article
Comparison of time use, role participation and life satisfaction of older people after stroke with a sample without stroke
McKenna, Kryss, Liddle, Jacki, Brown, Alysha, Lee, Katherine and Gustafsson, Louise (2009). Comparison of time use, role participation and life satisfaction of older people after stroke with a sample without stroke. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 56 (3), 177-188. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2007.00728.x
2009
Conference Publication
Improving outcomes of driving cessation for older people: Early results from a RCT of the UQDrive groups
Gustafsson, L., Haynes, M., Liddle, J., Mitchell, G. and Pachana, N. A. (2009). Improving outcomes of driving cessation for older people: Early results from a RCT of the UQDrive groups. XIXth World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Paris, France, 5-9 July, 2009. France: Editions SERDI.
2009
Journal Article
The experiences and needs of people who cease driving after stroke
Liddle, Jacki, Turpin, Merrill, McKenna, Kryss, Kubus, Tara, Lambley, Sonia and McCaffrey, Katherine (2009). The experiences and needs of people who cease driving after stroke. Brain Impairment, 10 (3), 271-281. doi: 10.1375/brim.10.3.271
2009
Conference Publication
Improving outcomes of driving cessation for older people
Gustafsson, L., Liddle, J., Pachana, N. A., McKenna, K., Mitchell, G. and Haynes, M. (2009). Improving outcomes of driving cessation for older people. IPA 2009 International Meeting: Brain Aging and Quality of Life, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 4-7 May 2009. São Paulo, Brazil: Associação Neurologia Cognitiva e do Comportamento.
2009
Journal Article
Older workers: An exploration of the benefits, barriers and adaptations for older people in the workforce
Fraser, L, McKenna, K, Turpin, M, Allen, S and Liddle, J (2009). Older workers: An exploration of the benefits, barriers and adaptations for older people in the workforce. Work, 33 (3), 261-272. doi: 10.3233/WOR-2009-0874
2008
Journal Article
The needs and experiences related to driving cessation for older people
Liddle, Jacki, Turpin, Merrill, Carlson, GLenys and McKenna, Kryss (2008). The needs and experiences related to driving cessation for older people. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71 (9), 379-388. doi: 10.1177/030802260807100905
2008
Journal Article
Community-based occupational therapy improved daily functioning in people with dementia
Bennett, Sally and Liddle, Jacki (2008). Community-based occupational therapy improved daily functioning in people with dementia. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 55 (1), 73-74. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2008.744_1.x
2007
Journal Article
What older people do: Time use and exploring the link between role participation and life satisfaction in people aged 65 years and over
McKenna, Kryss, Broome, Kieran and Liddle, Jacki (2007). What older people do: Time use and exploring the link between role participation and life satisfaction in people aged 65 years and over. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 54 (4), 273-284. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2007.00642.x
2007
Journal Article
Improving outcomes for older retired drivers: The UQDRIVE program
Liddle, J., McKenna, K. and Bartlett, H. (2007). Improving outcomes for older retired drivers: The UQDRIVE program. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 54 (4), 303-306. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2006.00614.x
2006
Journal Article
Clinical placements in residential aged care facilities: The impact on nursing students' perception of aged care and the effect on career plans
Abbey, Jennifer, Abbey, Brian, Bridges, Pamela, Elder, Ruth, Lemcke, Pam, Liddle, Jacki and Thornton, Robert (2006). Clinical placements in residential aged care facilities: The impact on nursing students' perception of aged care and the effect on career plans. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 23 (4), 14-19.
2006
Book Chapter
Educating older clients
McKenna, K. T. and Liddle, J. M. (2006). Educating older clients. Client Education: A Partnership Approach for Health Practitioners. (pp. 183-205) edited by K. McKenna and L. Tooth. Sydney: UNSW Press.
2005
Other Outputs
The impact of driving cessation on older people : developing a framework to facilitate adjustment
Liddle, Jacqueline Marie (2005). The impact of driving cessation on older people : developing a framework to facilitate adjustment. PhD Thesis, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/107192
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Jacki Liddle is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Projects related to community mobility, driving cessation, codesign, ageing, dementia, disability, inclusive technologies
I am only available for supervision in these areas with very limited capacity
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Traumatic Brain Injury and Return to Productive Activities: Barriers, Facilitators and Opportunities
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jennifer Fleming, Dr Hannah Gullo
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of a Community Occupational Therapy Outcome Measure
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Wei Qi Koh
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding and Enhancing Occupational Performance During the Recovery and Rehabilitation of Adult Orthopaedic Trauma Patients with Distal Radius Fracture
Principal Advisor
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Improving the care of the older patient with or at risk of delirium in the acute care setting: Patient and carer perspectives
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alison Mudge
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Falls following spinal cord injury: An exploration of the trends, perceptions and future directions for management
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jennifer Fleming
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Development and feasibility evaluation of a psychotherapy intervention for anxiety in persons living with cognitive impairment delivered via videoconferencing
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Leander Mitchell, Professor Nadeeka Dissanayaka
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Family members' needs and experiences related to driving disruption following acquired brain injury
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jennifer Fleming
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Retirement of Older Taxi Drivers in Singapore: An exploration of experience and needs and the development of a support program
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Jenny Strong
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