A how-to guide to aphasia services: celebrating Professor Linda Worrall's contribution to the field
Author(s)
Wallace, Sarah J
Baker, Caroline
Brandenburg, Caitlin
Bryant, Lucy
Le Dorze, Guylaine
Power, Emma
Pritchard, Madeleine
Rose, Miranda L
Rose, Tanya
Ryan, Brooke
Shrubsole, Kirstine
Simmons-Mackie, Nina
Togher, Leanne
Trebilcock, Megan
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2019
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Background: This article recognises Professor Linda Worrall’s contribution to aphasiology and discusses research themes which have grown from her work. Aims: To review, summarise, and discuss literature relating to four themes which have emerged from the work of Professor Worrall: (1) Research capacity building; (2) Implementation of research evidence in clinical practice; (3) Meaningful outcome measurement; and (4) Improvement of psychological and emotional outcomes. Main contribution: A review of the literature, with examples of practical applications. Conclusions: The work of Professor Worrall has greatly influenced the ...
View more >Background: This article recognises Professor Linda Worrall’s contribution to aphasiology and discusses research themes which have grown from her work. Aims: To review, summarise, and discuss literature relating to four themes which have emerged from the work of Professor Worrall: (1) Research capacity building; (2) Implementation of research evidence in clinical practice; (3) Meaningful outcome measurement; and (4) Improvement of psychological and emotional outcomes. Main contribution: A review of the literature, with examples of practical applications. Conclusions: The work of Professor Worrall has greatly influenced the field of aphasia; her legacy is the research capacity she has built in Australia and around the world.
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View more >Background: This article recognises Professor Linda Worrall’s contribution to aphasiology and discusses research themes which have grown from her work. Aims: To review, summarise, and discuss literature relating to four themes which have emerged from the work of Professor Worrall: (1) Research capacity building; (2) Implementation of research evidence in clinical practice; (3) Meaningful outcome measurement; and (4) Improvement of psychological and emotional outcomes. Main contribution: A review of the literature, with examples of practical applications. Conclusions: The work of Professor Worrall has greatly influenced the field of aphasia; her legacy is the research capacity she has built in Australia and around the world.
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Journal Title
Aphasiology
Volume
33
Issue
7
Subject
Neurosciences
Science & Technology
Social Sciences
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Linguistics