Margaret MacAndrew

Margaret MacAndrew is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing within the Faculty of Health at Queensland University of Technology, specializing in dementia care, aged care safety, and wound management for older adults with cognitive impairment. Her research program focuses on improving care quality and safety for vulnerable older populations in residential settings, with particular expertise in dementia-related care challenges.

• PhD in Dementia Care from Queensland University of Technology (2014)
• Extensive research collaboration with QUT's Dementia Research Group
• Principal investigator on multiple national research projects
• Regular collaborator with aged care providers and healthcare organizations

Professor MacAndrew's research interests center on dementia care innovation, with particular focus on safety issues in residential aged care, wound management for people with dementia, and cognitive impairment support programs. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, developing practical interventions that address real-world challenges in aged care settings. She has pioneered research on wandering behavior in dementia, acute deterioration detection, and culturally appropriate care models for Indigenous populations in residential care.

Her publication record demonstrates consistent research productivity with a clear trajectory toward increasingly complex, interdisciplinary studies addressing critical gaps in dementia care. Recent work shows strong emphasis on intervention development and evaluation, particularly in wound care for people with dementia (WOUNDED project) and reablement programs for residents with cognitive impairment. Her research combines qualitative insights with quantitative outcomes to develop comprehensive understanding of care challenges.

Professor MacAndrew has secured competitive research funding supporting her work in dementia care innovation, though specific grant details aren't provided in the available documentation. She actively mentors junior researchers and contributes to building research capacity in aged care through collaborative projects and supervision.

Her work is conducted within QUT's robust aged care research ecosystem, collaborating closely with the Dementia Research Group and other interdisciplinary teams focused on improving outcomes for older Australians. These collaborations extend to healthcare providers, aged care facilities, and government agencies working to translate research findings into practice improvements.