Lecturer in Speech Pathology
Overview
Sarah conducts research in the field of aphasia rehabilitation.
Sarah is a lecturer in speech pathology and a certified practising speech pathologist. She has 15 years of experience working as a clinician, public servant, and researcher in public health, federal government, and university sectors. Sarah has expertise in the area of outcome measurement, developed throughout her doctoral research project to develop a core outcome set for aphasia treatment research. Sarah’s research has an international focus and she is a founding member of Aphasia United, an international peak body for aphasia organisations. Sarah has expertise in consensus building techniques, stakeholder engagement and the application of the World Health Organisation International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) to research.
Research Interests
- Aphasia Rehabilitation
- Core Outcome Set development
- Consensus techniques and stakeholder engagement
- Communication disability in ageing
- The patient perspective
- Outcome measurement
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosphy, The University of Queensland
- Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, VIC
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology, The University of Queensland
Publications
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Journal Article: Self-management of aphasia: a scoping review
Nichol, Leana, Hill, Annie J., Wallace, Sarah J., Pitt, Rachelle, Baker, Caroline and Rodriguez, Amy D. (2019) Self-management of aphasia: a scoping review. Aphasiology, 1-40. doi:10.1080/02687038.2019.1575065
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Journal Article: A core outcome set for aphasia treatment research: the ROMA consensus statement
Wallace, Sarah J., Worrall, Linda, Rose, Tanya, Le Dorze, Guylaine, Breitenstein, Caterina, Hilari, Katerina, Babbitt, Edna, Bose, Arpita, Brady, Marian, Cherney, Leora R., Copland, David, Cruice, Madeline, Enderby, Pam, Hersh, Deborah, Howe, Tami, Kelly, Helen, Kiran, Swathi, Laska, Ann-Charlotte, Marshall, Jane, Nicholas, Marjorie, Patterson, Janet, Pearl, Gill, Rochon, Elizabeth, Rose, Miranda, Sage, Karen, Small, Steven and Webster, Janet (2018) A core outcome set for aphasia treatment research: the ROMA consensus statement. International Journal of Stroke, 174749301880620. doi:10.1177/1747493018806200
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Journal Article: Exploring speech-language pathologists’ perspectives of aphasia self-management: a qualitative study
Nichol, Leana, Hill, Annie J., Wallace, Sarah J., Pitt, Rachelle and Rodriguez, Amy D. (2018) Exploring speech-language pathologists’ perspectives of aphasia self-management: a qualitative study. Aphasiology, 32 sup1: 1-3. doi:10.1080/02687038.2018.1470603
Supervision
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Measuring Conversation in Aphasia: Development of an Outcome Measure
Doctor Philosophy
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How can we help people with aphasia return to driving following stroke?
Doctor Philosophy
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Selection of technology for people with post-stroke aphasia
Master Philosophy
Available Projects
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Measuring Meaningful Outcomes in Clinical Practice: Gaining Consensus on Patient-Reported Outcome Measures across the Aphasia Continuum of Care
Achieveing outcomes that are important to consumers is increasingly recognised as a key component of value in healthcare. This research aims to identify, evaluate and facilitate consensus regarding patient-reported outcome measures which could be used to gain the perspectives of people with post-stroke aphasia at different stages of their recovery.
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Implement the core outcome set for aphasia treatment research
In health research, there is growing recognition of the crucial role of outcome measurement in study design. Across a variety of health areas, Core Outcome Sets (COSs) have been, and are continuing to be, developed to increase consistency in outcome measurement. Improving Research Outcome Measurement in Aphasia (ROMA) is a program of research which aims to increase standardisation in research outcome measurement through the development and implementation of a core outcome set (COS) (an agreed, minimum set of outcomes and outcome measures).
Aim: This research will explore current knowledge and practice; and barriers and facilitators to COS use within an implementation science framework.
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Queensland Aphasia Rehabilitation Centre PhD Opportunities
Queensland Aphasia Rehabilitation Centre PhD Opportunities
The University of Queensland is establishing the Queensland Aphasia Rehabilitation Centre (QARC), the first specialist aphasia research and rehabilitation centre in Australia. In partnership with Queensland Health, the QARC will deliver state-of-the-art services to people with aphasia and their families. Two UQ funded PhD scholarships are available to study topics related to the development and activities of the QARC. Potential areas include: investigating the effectiveness and clinical implementation of UQ LIFT (Language Impairment and Function Therapy), cost-effectiveness of aphasia rehabilitation, unmet need of people with aphasia, co-design of aphasia centres, measuring the success of aphasia interventions in clinical practice, student-led aphasia treatment programs, and telerehabilitation.
These projects would suit candidates with a background in speech pathology, psychology, or health economics / public health.
For more information contact Professor David Copland (d.copland@uq.edu.au) or Dr Sarah Wallace (s.wallace3@uq.edu.au).
Publications
Book Chapter
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Worrall, Linda, Rose, Tanya, Brandenburg, Caitlin, Rohde, Alexia, Berg, Karianne and Wallace, Sarah J. (2016). Aphasia in later life. In A. N. Pachana (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Geropsychology (pp. 1-7) Singapore: Springer Singapore. doi:10.1007/978-981-287-080-3_346-1
Journal Article
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Self-management of aphasia: a scoping review
Nichol, Leana, Hill, Annie J., Wallace, Sarah J., Pitt, Rachelle, Baker, Caroline and Rodriguez, Amy D. (2019) Self-management of aphasia: a scoping review. Aphasiology, 1-40. doi:10.1080/02687038.2019.1575065
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A core outcome set for aphasia treatment research: the ROMA consensus statement
Wallace, Sarah J., Worrall, Linda, Rose, Tanya, Le Dorze, Guylaine, Breitenstein, Caterina, Hilari, Katerina, Babbitt, Edna, Bose, Arpita, Brady, Marian, Cherney, Leora R., Copland, David, Cruice, Madeline, Enderby, Pam, Hersh, Deborah, Howe, Tami, Kelly, Helen, Kiran, Swathi, Laska, Ann-Charlotte, Marshall, Jane, Nicholas, Marjorie, Patterson, Janet, Pearl, Gill, Rochon, Elizabeth, Rose, Miranda, Sage, Karen, Small, Steven and Webster, Janet (2018) A core outcome set for aphasia treatment research: the ROMA consensus statement. International Journal of Stroke, 174749301880620. doi:10.1177/1747493018806200
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Exploring speech-language pathologists’ perspectives of aphasia self-management: a qualitative study
Nichol, Leana, Hill, Annie J., Wallace, Sarah J., Pitt, Rachelle and Rodriguez, Amy D. (2018) Exploring speech-language pathologists’ perspectives of aphasia self-management: a qualitative study. Aphasiology, 32 sup1: 1-3. doi:10.1080/02687038.2018.1470603
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Aphasia education: speech-language pathologists’ perspectives regarding current and optimal practice
Rose, Tanya A., Balse, Anita, Osmond, Sarah, Poon, Angela, Simons, Natasha and Wallace, Sarah J. (2018) Aphasia education: speech-language pathologists’ perspectives regarding current and optimal practice. Aphasiology, 32 8: 967-988. doi:10.1080/02687038.2018.1472366
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Wallace, Sarah J., Worrall, Linda, Rose, Tanya and Le Dorze, Guylaine (2017) Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health to identify outcome domains for a core outcome set for aphasia: a comparison of stakeholder perspectives. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-10. doi:10.1080/09638288.2017.1400593
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Wallace, Sarah J., Worrall, Linda E., Rose, Tanya and Le Dorze, Guylaine (2017) Discourse measurement in aphasia research: have we reached the tipping point? A core outcome set … or greater standardisation of discourse measures?. Aphasiology, 32 4: 479-482. doi:10.1080/02687038.2017.1398811
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Wallace, Sarah J., Worrall, Linda E., Rose, Tanya and Le Dorze, Guylaine (2016) Core outcomes in aphasia treatment research: an e-Delphi consensus study of international aphasia researchers. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 25 4S: S729-S742. doi:10.1044/2016_AJSLP-15-0150
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Let’s call it “aphasia”: rationales for eliminating the term “dysphasia”
Worrall, Linda, Simmons-Mackie, Nina, Wallace, Sarah J., Rose, Tanya, Brady, Marian C., Kong, Anthony Pak Hin, Murray, Laura and Hallowell, Brooke (2016) Let’s call it “aphasia”: rationales for eliminating the term “dysphasia”. International Journal of Stroke, 11 8: 848-851. doi:10.1177/1747493016654487
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Wallace, Sarah J., Worrall, Linda, Rose, Tanya, Le Dorze, Guylaine, Cruice, Madeline, Isaksen, Jytte, Pak Hin Kong, Anthony, Simmons-Mackie, Nina, Scarinci, Nerina and Alary Gauvreau, Christine (2016) Which outcomes are most important to people with aphasia and their families? An international nominal group technique study framed within the ICF. Disability and Rehabilitation, 39 14: 1-16. doi:10.1080/09638288.2016.1194899
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Wallace, Sarah J., Worrall, Linda, Rose, Tanya and Le Dorze, Guylaine (2016) Which treatment outcomes are most important to aphasia clinicians and managers? An international e-Delphi consensus study. Aphasiology, 31 6: 643-673. doi:10.1080/02687038.2016.1186265
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Worrall, Linda and Wallace, Sarah (2015) The ICF, Relationship-Centred Care and Research Outcome Measurement: Carol Frattali's Impact on Aphasia Research. SIG 2 Perspectives on Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders, 25 3: 107-113. doi:10.1044/nnsld25.3.107
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Hilari, Katerina, Klippi, Anu, Constantinidou, Fofi, Horton, Simon, Penn, Claire, Raymer, Anastasia, Wallace, Sarah, Zemva, Nada and Worrall, Linda (2015) An international perspective on quality of life in aphasia: a survey of clinician views and practices from sixteen countries. Folia Phoniatrica et Logopedia, 67 3: 119-130. doi:10.1159/000434748
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Wallace, Sarah J., Worrall, Linda, Rose, Tanya and Le Dorze, Guylaine (2014) A good outcome for aphasia. Aphasiology, Latest articles 11: 1400-1404. doi:10.1080/02687038.2014.935119
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Wallace, Sarah J., Worrall, Linda, Rose, Tanya and Le Dorze, Guylaine (2014) Measuring outcomes in aphasia research: a review of current practice and an agenda for standardisation. Aphasiology, Latest articles 11: 1364-1384. doi:10.1080/02687038.2014.930262
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Worrall, Linda E., Howe, Tami, O'Callaghan, Anna, Hill, Anne J., Rose, Miranda, Wallace, Sarah J., Rose, Tanya, Brown, Kyla, Power, Emma, O'Halloran, Robyn and Rohde, Alexia (2013) The World Report on Disability as a blueprint for international, national, and local aphasia services. International Journal of Speech Language Pathology, 15 1: 106-112. doi:10.3109/17549507.2012.721004
Conference Publication
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Rose, Tanya A. and Wallace, Sarah J. (2018). Family members’ experiences and preferences for receiving aphasia information during early phases in the continuum of care. In: International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference (IARC), University of Aveiro, Portugal, (180-182). 5-7 September 2018. doi:10.1080/02687038.2018.1487009
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Report from ROMA: an update on the development of a core outcome set for aphasia research
Wallace, Sarah J., Worrall, Linda, Rose, T., Le Dorze, G., Kirke, E. and Kolomeitz, D. (2018). Report from ROMA: an update on the development of a core outcome set for aphasia research. In: 18th International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference (IARC), Aveiro, Portugal, (241-242). 5-7 September 2018. doi:10.1080/02687038.2018.1487020
Other Outputs
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Improving research outcome measurement in aphasia: Development of a core outcome set
Wallace, Sarah J. (2016). Improving research outcome measurement in aphasia: Development of a core outcome set PhD Thesis, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi:10.14264/uql.2017.61
PhD and MPhil Supervision
Current Supervision
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Measuring Conversation in Aphasia: Development of an Outcome Measure
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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How can we help people with aphasia return to driving following stroke?
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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Selection of technology for people with post-stroke aphasia
Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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Predicting and promoting aphasia recovery
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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Technology enabled self management of aphasia: when, how and what works
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Possible Research Projects
Note for students: The possible research projects listed on this page may not be comprehensive or up to date. Always feel free to contact the staff for more information, and also with your own research ideas.
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Measuring Meaningful Outcomes in Clinical Practice: Gaining Consensus on Patient-Reported Outcome Measures across the Aphasia Continuum of Care
Achieveing outcomes that are important to consumers is increasingly recognised as a key component of value in healthcare. This research aims to identify, evaluate and facilitate consensus regarding patient-reported outcome measures which could be used to gain the perspectives of people with post-stroke aphasia at different stages of their recovery.
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Implement the core outcome set for aphasia treatment research
In health research, there is growing recognition of the crucial role of outcome measurement in study design. Across a variety of health areas, Core Outcome Sets (COSs) have been, and are continuing to be, developed to increase consistency in outcome measurement. Improving Research Outcome Measurement in Aphasia (ROMA) is a program of research which aims to increase standardisation in research outcome measurement through the development and implementation of a core outcome set (COS) (an agreed, minimum set of outcomes and outcome measures).
Aim: This research will explore current knowledge and practice; and barriers and facilitators to COS use within an implementation science framework.
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Queensland Aphasia Rehabilitation Centre PhD Opportunities
Queensland Aphasia Rehabilitation Centre PhD Opportunities
The University of Queensland is establishing the Queensland Aphasia Rehabilitation Centre (QARC), the first specialist aphasia research and rehabilitation centre in Australia. In partnership with Queensland Health, the QARC will deliver state-of-the-art services to people with aphasia and their families. Two UQ funded PhD scholarships are available to study topics related to the development and activities of the QARC. Potential areas include: investigating the effectiveness and clinical implementation of UQ LIFT (Language Impairment and Function Therapy), cost-effectiveness of aphasia rehabilitation, unmet need of people with aphasia, co-design of aphasia centres, measuring the success of aphasia interventions in clinical practice, student-led aphasia treatment programs, and telerehabilitation.
These projects would suit candidates with a background in speech pathology, psychology, or health economics / public health.
For more information contact Professor David Copland (d.copland@uq.edu.au) or Dr Sarah Wallace (s.wallace3@uq.edu.au).
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Exploring Unmet Needs and Service Priorities for Stroke Survivors with Aphasia in Queensland
Aphasia (impaired language and communication) occurs in up to 40% of stroke patients. Aphasia has a greater negative impact on quality of life than other common conditions including cancer and dementia. It is associated with increased depression and decreased employment and causes major psychological distress for the person with aphasia and their family and friends. In Australia, these outcomes are further compounded by health inequalities in regional areas. Regional Australians are both more likely to have a stroke and less likely to access specialist stroke services associated with improved patient outcomes. Despite the poor outcomes experienced by people with aphasia and the inequities inherent in service provision across Australia, little is known about the unmet service needs of this population or their preferences for future service development. A qualitative, multi-site, multi-stakeholder nominal group technique study will be used to identify and gain consensus on priorities for aphasia services in Queensland. The identified service priorities will be used to drive the development of Australia’s first dedicated aphasia rehabilitation and research centre, optimising outcomes for people with aphasia and their significant others.
