Measuring meaningful changes in aphasia care

About this research

When aphasia test scores change, do these changes reflect what people with aphasia feel is a meaningful improvement? Researchers are investigating this question, to help develop ways to better understand when these changes represent meangingful improvements for people with aphasia.

Who can participate

You're eligible to participate in this study if you: 

have been diagnosed with aphasia after a stroke less than 1 year ago
live in Australia
have access to internet and own device for online meetings.

What’s involved

You'll be asked to:

attend 3 online meetings totalling 6 hours (there is an option for in-home visits for Brisbane and Sunshine Coast residents)
complete aphasia tests and rate your change.

You will receive a report with your test results.

Benefits of participating

Participants will be reimbursed $50 per hour, for a maximum of 6 hours.

How to participate

If you meet the eligibility criteria and you’re interested in participating, register your interest.

Ethics, data collection and privacy

This study has been approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee [Approval No.2025/HE000912].

Contact

For any questions email Associate Professor Sarah Wallace aphasia.measures@uq.edu.au.