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Does aphasia impact on return to driving after stroke? A scoping review

Helen E. Wallacea Queensland Aphasia Research Centre, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia;b Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), Education and Research Alliance, The University of Queensland and Metro North Health, Brisbane, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Hannah L. Gulloc Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia;d Allied Health Research Collaborative, The Prince Charles Hospital, Metro North Health, Brisbane, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4238-4033View further author information
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David A. Coplanda Queensland Aphasia Research Centre, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia;b Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), Education and Research Alliance, The University of Queensland and Metro North Health, Brisbane, Australia;e NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Recovery and Rehabilitation, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2257-4270View further author information
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Annette Rotherhama Queensland Aphasia Research Centre, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia;b Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), Education and Research Alliance, The University of Queensland and Metro North Health, Brisbane, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8403-3728View further author information
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Sarah J. Wallacea Queensland Aphasia Research Centre, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia;b Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), Education and Research Alliance, The University of Queensland and Metro North Health, Brisbane, Australia;e NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Recovery and Rehabilitation, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0600-9343View further author information
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Received 25 Sep 2022, Accepted 07 Feb 2024, Published online: 28 Feb 2024

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