A how-to guide to aphasia services: celebrating Professor Linda Worrall's contribution to the field. Issue 7 (3rd July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: 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
• Is Part Of: Aphasiology. Volume 33:Issue 7(2019)
• Page Start: 888
• Page End: 902
• Publication Date: 2019-07-03
• Subjects: Aphasia -- implementation -- outcome measurement -- psychological well-being -- research capacity; Aphasia -- Periodicals; Aphasia; 616.8552
• DOI: 10.1080/02687038.2019.1609774
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-7038

Abstract

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.