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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]

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0600-9343

Caroline BakerCentre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Rehabilitation, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8605-5181

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, Australia

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6992-7790

Lucy BryantUniversity of Technology Sydney, Graduate School of Health, Sydney, Australia

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8497-7406

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, Canada

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2760-917X

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, Australia

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2638-0406

Madeleine PritchardSchool of Health Sciences, City University of London, London, UK

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1777-9095

Miranda L. RoseCentre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Rehabilitation, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8892-0965

Tanya RoseSchool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5357-8426

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

Kirstine ShrubsoleSchool of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Gold Coast, Australia

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7805-2447

Nina Simmons-MackieDepartment of Health and Human Sciences, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA, USA

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, Australia

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4518-6748

Megan TrebilcockSchool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

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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.

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