Associate Professor Sarah Wallace
Associate Professor

Sarah Wallace

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Background

I am a research leader who believes the best science is built with the people it is designed to serve. As a two-time NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow and Certified Practising Speech Pathologist, I lead a transdisciplinary team of more than 20 researchers at the University of Queensland. We work in partnership with consumers, clinicians, communities, government, and industry to co-produce interventions, technologies, systems, and standards that drive real change and serve the public good.

My research themes include: (a) Design and implementation of a national audit system to drive quality improvement in post-stroke aphasia services; (b) Development and implementation of methodological standards to improve aphasia research quality and reduce research wastage; (c) Development of technology-enhanced interventions to support self-management, promote equitable access to information and services, and empower people with communication support needs; (d) Development of fit-for-purpose training and resources for aged care workers to help older Australians have better conversations about aged care.

I lead the Living Experience (Lex) Lab, the Qualitative Collective, and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Communication Research and Engagement Theme (CommRET). I am a UQ Research Integrity Advisor.

Availability

Associate Professor Sarah Wallace is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Aged health care Allied health and rehabilitation science Digital health Health Sciences Health and community services Health informatics and information systems Health services and systems Health surveillance Health systems Rehabilitation Speech pathology

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Speech Pathology, The University of Queensland
  • Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, La Trobe University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Ageing and aged care

  • Communication disability

  • Aphasia rehabilitation

  • Core Outcome Set development

  • Consensus techniques and stakeholder engagement

  • Co-design

  • Outcome measurement

Search Professor Sarah Wallace’s works on UQ eSpace

131 works between 2013 and 2026
All (131) Journal Article (98) Other Outputs (5) Conference Publication (26) Book Chapter (2)

101 - 120 of 131 works

2021

Journal Article

Do caregivers who connect online have better outcomes? A systematic review of online peer-support interventions for caregivers of people with stroke, dementia, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis

Wallace, Sarah J., Kothari, Janaki, Jayasekera, Anushki, Tointon, Jessica, Baiyewun, Toluwalase and Shrubsole, Kirstine (2021). Do caregivers who connect online have better outcomes? A systematic review of online peer-support interventions for caregivers of people with stroke, dementia, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Brain Impairment, 22 (3) PII S144396462100005X, 233-259. doi: 10.1017/brimp.2021.5

Do caregivers who connect online have better outcomes? A systematic review of online peer-support interventions for caregivers of people with stroke, dementia, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis

2021

Journal Article

Communication partner perspectives of aphasia self-management and the role of technology: an in-depth qualitative exploration

Nichol, Leana, Wallace, Sarah J., Pitt, Rachelle, Rodriguez, Amy D. and Hill, Annie J. (2021). Communication partner perspectives of aphasia self-management and the role of technology: an in-depth qualitative exploration. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 (23), 1-18. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1988153

Communication partner perspectives of aphasia self-management and the role of technology: an in-depth qualitative exploration

2020

Journal Article

Many ways of measuring: a scoping review of measurement instruments for use with people with aphasia

Wallace, Sarah J., Worrall, Linda, Le Dorze, Guylaine, Brandenburg, Caitlin, Foulkes, Jessica and Rose, Tanya A. (2020). Many ways of measuring: a scoping review of measurement instruments for use with people with aphasia. Aphasiology, 36 (4), 401-466. doi: 10.1080/02687038.2020.1836318

Many ways of measuring: a scoping review of measurement instruments for use with people with aphasia

2020

Journal Article

Establishing consensus on a definition of aphasia: an e-Delphi study of international aphasia researchers

Berg, Karianne, Isaksen, Jytte, Wallace, Sarah J., Cruice, Madeline, Simmons-Mackie, Nina and Worrall, Linda (2020). Establishing consensus on a definition of aphasia: an e-Delphi study of international aphasia researchers. Aphasiology, 36 (4), 385-400. doi: 10.1080/02687038.2020.1852003

Establishing consensus on a definition of aphasia: an e-Delphi study of international aphasia researchers

2020

Journal Article

A single, early aged care experience improves speech-language pathology students’ attitudes towards older people, communication confidence, and career aspirations in aged care

Wallace, Sarah J., Mathew, Akhila, Mandrusiak, Allison and Hatton, Anna (2020). A single, early aged care experience improves speech-language pathology students’ attitudes towards older people, communication confidence, and career aspirations in aged care. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 23 (3), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/17549507.2020.1779346

A single, early aged care experience improves speech-language pathology students’ attitudes towards older people, communication confidence, and career aspirations in aged care

2020

Journal Article

Prognostication in post‐stroke aphasia: how do speech pathologists formulate and deliver information about recovery?

Cheng, Bonnie B. Y., Worrall, Linda E., Copland, David A. and Wallace, Sarah J. (2020). Prognostication in post‐stroke aphasia: how do speech pathologists formulate and deliver information about recovery?. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 55 (4) 1460-6984.12534, 520-536. doi: 10.1111/1460-6984.12534

Prognostication in post‐stroke aphasia: how do speech pathologists formulate and deliver information about recovery?

2019

Journal Article

Beyond the statistics: a research agenda in aphasia awareness

Simmons-Mackie, Nina, Worrall, Linda, Shiggins, Ciara, Isaksen, Jytte, McMenamin, Ruth, Rose, Tanya, Guo, Yiting Emily and Wallace, Sarah J. (2019). Beyond the statistics: a research agenda in aphasia awareness. Aphasiology, 34 (4), 458-471. doi: 10.1080/02687038.2019.1702847

Beyond the statistics: a research agenda in aphasia awareness

2019

Journal Article

Current practice and barriers and facilitators to outcome measurement in aphasia rehabilitation: a cross-sectional study using the theoretical domains framework

Arnold, Hayley, Wallace, Sarah J., Ryan, Brooke, Finch, Emma and Shrubsole, Kirstine (2019). Current practice and barriers and facilitators to outcome measurement in aphasia rehabilitation: a cross-sectional study using the theoretical domains framework. Aphasiology, 34 (1), 1-23. doi: 10.1080/02687038.2019.1678090

Current practice and barriers and facilitators to outcome measurement in aphasia rehabilitation: a cross-sectional study using the theoretical domains framework

2019

Journal Article

Family members’ experiences and preferences for receiving aphasia information during early phases in the continuum of care

Rose, Tanya A., Wallace, Sarah J. and Leow, Sibin (2019). Family members’ experiences and preferences for receiving aphasia information during early phases in the continuum of care. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 21 (5), 1-13. doi: 10.1080/17549507.2019.1651396

Family members’ experiences and preferences for receiving aphasia information during early phases in the continuum of care

2019

Journal Article

The effectiveness of biographical approaches in long-term care: a systematic review

Menn, Lara, Corsten, Sabine, Lauer, Norina and Wallace, Sarah Jane (2019). The effectiveness of biographical approaches in long-term care: a systematic review. The Gerontologist, 60 (4), e309-e328. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnz074

The effectiveness of biographical approaches in long-term care: a systematic review

2019

Journal Article

High-technology augmentative and alternative communication in poststroke aphasia: a review of the factors that contribute to successful augmentative and alternative communication use

Taylor, Shannon, Wallace, Sarah Jane and Wallace, Sarah Elizabeth (2019). High-technology augmentative and alternative communication in poststroke aphasia: a review of the factors that contribute to successful augmentative and alternative communication use. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 4 (3), 1-10. doi: 10.1044/2019_pers-sig2-2018-0016

High-technology augmentative and alternative communication in poststroke aphasia: a review of the factors that contribute to successful augmentative and alternative communication use

2019

Journal Article

A how-to guide to aphasia services: celebrating Professor Linda Worrall’s contribution to the field

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 and Trebilcock, Megan (2019). A how-to guide to aphasia services: celebrating Professor Linda Worrall’s contribution to the field. Aphasiology, 33 (7), 888-902. doi: 10.1080/02687038.2019.1609774

A how-to guide to aphasia services: celebrating Professor Linda Worrall’s contribution to the field

2019

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, 33 (8), 1-40. doi: 10.1080/02687038.2019.1575065

Self-management of aphasia: a scoping review

2018

Conference Publication

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. International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference (IARC) , Aveiro, Portugal, 5-7 September 2018. Abingdon, Oxon United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.1080/02687038.2018.1470603

Exploring speech-language pathologists’ perspectives of aphasia self-management: a qualitative study

2018

Journal Article

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

Aphasia education: speech-language pathologists’ perspectives regarding current and optimal practice

2018

Conference Publication

Family members’ experiences and preferences for receiving aphasia information during early phases in the continuum of care

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. International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference (IARC), University of Aveiro, Portugal, 5-7 September 2018. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.1080/02687038.2018.1487009

Family members’ experiences and preferences for receiving aphasia information during early phases in the continuum of care

2018

Conference Publication

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. 18th International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference (IARC), Aveiro, Portugal, 5-7 September 2018. Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.1080/02687038.2018.1487020

Report from ROMA: an update on the development of a core outcome set for aphasia research

2017

Journal Article

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

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, 41 (5), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1400593

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

2017

Journal Article

Discourse measurement in aphasia research: have we reached the tipping point? A core outcome set … or greater standardisation of discourse measures?

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

Discourse measurement in aphasia research: have we reached the tipping point? A core outcome set … or greater standardisation of discourse measures?

2017

Journal Article

Which outcomes are most important to people with aphasia and their families? An international nominal group technique study framed within the ICF

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 (2017). 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

Which outcomes are most important to people with aphasia and their families? An international nominal group technique study framed within the ICF

Current funding

  • 2026 - 2030
    Profound Pathways: Health Care Transition and Decision-Making for Young Adults with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities (PIMD)
    NHMRC MRFF Improving Health Outcomes of People with Intellectual Disability
    Open grant
  • 2026
    Unlocking the internet for people with communication disability: Accessible evaluation of the CommuniKey web browser extension
    auDA Community Grant
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2029
    Lost Voices: Improving Outcomes for Older Australians with Communication Disability through Identification, Inclusion and Improved Quality of Care.
    NHMRC Investigator Grants
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2026
    Co-designing a pet robot to support people living with dementia
    Australian Assocation of Gerontology R M Gibson Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2029
    Aphasia Treatment TranslAtIon Network (ATTAIN)
    NHMRC MRFF Rapid Applied Research Translation Grant
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2029
    Whose Care is Left Behind? A Multi-Level collective strategy to address structural inequalities in new models of care with priority populations (MRFF grant administered by The University of Melbourne)
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2026
    The Right Treatment for the Right Person at the Right Time. Driving High-Value Aphasia Care through Meaningful Health System Monitoring
    NHMRC MRFF Cardiovascular Health
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    Unspoken, Unheard, Unmet: Improving Access to Preventative Health Care through Better Conversations about Care
    NHMRC MRFF Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2026
    Implementation of Comprehensive High-dose Aphasia Treatment (CHAT)
    NHMRC Partnership Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Codesign of an interdisciplinary intervention to support text-messaging for adults with post-stroke aphasia: The SMS study
    National Stroke Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    Bridging the Digital Divide: Building Health Self-Efficacy through Communication-Accessible Online Environments
    NHMRC MRFF PPHR - Consumer Led Research
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Plug-In and Power-Up: Boosting Health Self-Efficacy through Communication-Accessible Online Environments
    UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Maximising the impact of speech and language therapy for children with speech sound disorder (Non UQ Lead)
    National Institute for Health Research UK
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Co-design of a template for aphasia accessible research reporting (COTAR)
    Glasgow Caledonian University
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Measuring, Monitoring, and Motivating Adherence to Self-Managed Aphasia Treatment
    NHMRC MRFF - Cardiovascular Health Mission
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2023
    Improving Conversations about Care through Experience-Based Co-Design
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Driving quality improvement through Meaningful Evaluation of Aphasia SeRvicES (MEASuRES)
    NHMRC Investigator Grants
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Sarah Wallace is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Driving High-Quality Care through Adherence to Quality Indicators in Rural and Regional Australia

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Kirstine Shrubsole

  • Doctor Philosophy

    MEASuRE up! Driving High-Quality Care through Adherence to Quality Indicators

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Kirstine Shrubsole

  • Doctor Philosophy

    How can we help people with aphasia return to driving following stroke?

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor David Copland, Dr Hannah Gullo

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Describing the delivery and outcomes of post-stroke aphasia rehabilitation in Australia using a minimum dataset

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor David Copland

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Co-Designing Technology-Enhanced Training for Aged Care Workers

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Peter Worthy

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of change champion training to improve the implementation of aphasia services.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor David Copland, Dr Kirstine Shrubsole

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Associate Professor Sarah Wallace directly for media enquiries about:

  • Aged care
  • Aphasia
  • Co-design
  • Communication
  • Lived experience
  • Speech pathology
  • Stroke

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