Can a new intensive model of aphasia rehabilitation achieve better outcomes than usual care? [ 2013 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Linda Worrall (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Asad Khan ,  Dr Anne Hill ,  Dr Denise O'Connor ,  Dr Moya Pattie
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Brief description Aphasia is a chronic communication disability that affects language processing (talking, understanding, reading & writing) after a brain injury, such as a stroke. Access to rehabilitation services is highly variable, compounding experiences of social isolation, depression & poorer quality of life. Our intensive & comprehensive Aphasia LIFT program has yielded improvements in communication & quality of life, & may provide more cost effective rehabilitation. This study examines whether LIFT is more effective than current models of usual care.

Funding Amount $751,348.00

Funding Scheme Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health