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A how-to guide to aphasia services: celebrating Professor Linda Worrall’s contribution to the field

Sarah J. WallaceSchool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Caroline BakerCentre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Rehabilitation, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8605-5181
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Caitlin BrandenburgSchool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia;Office for Research Governance and Development, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Health, Southport, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6992-7790
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Lucy BryantUniversity of Technology Sydney, Graduate School of Health, Sydney, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8497-7406
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Guylaine Le DorzeSchool of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, CanadaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2760-917X
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Emma PowerCentre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Rehabilitation, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia;University of Technology Sydney, Graduate School of Health, Sydney, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2638-0406
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Madeleine PritchardSchool of Health Sciences, City University of London, London, UKORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-1777-9095
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Miranda L. RoseCentre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Rehabilitation, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8892-0965
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Tanya RoseSchool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-5357-8426
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Brooke RyanSchool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia;Centre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Rehabilitation, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
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Kirstine ShrubsoleSchool of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Gold Coast, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7805-2447
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Nina Simmons-MackieDepartment of Health and Human Sciences, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA, USA
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Leanne TogherCentre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Rehabilitation, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia;Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4518-6748
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Megan TrebilcockSchool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Pages 888-902 | Received 15 Apr 2019, Accepted 17 Apr 2019, Published online: 26 Apr 2019
 
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ABSTRACT

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.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

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