Overview
Background
Brooke-Mai is a Lecturer in Speech Pathology and a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist. Her research interests include the rehabilitation of motor speech disorders, brain mechanisms underpinning speech recovery, and the application of telerehabilitation to improve access to speech pathology services.
Availability
- Dr Brooke-Mai Whelan is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Dysarthria rehabilitation
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Telerehabilitation
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Brain mechanisms underpinning motor speech recovery
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Core Outcome Set development
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Automatic Speech Recognition Systems
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Speech biomarkers of neurodegenerative disease progression and treatment responsiveness.
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Editorial: Speech-language neurophysiology and intervention: neural markers, predictors, and correlates of treatment response
Rogić Vidaković, Maja and Whelan, Brooke-Mai (2024). Editorial: Speech-language neurophysiology and intervention: neural markers, predictors, and correlates of treatment response. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 18 1473370. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2024.1473370
2024
Journal Article
Towards a core outcome set for dysarthria after stroke: What should we measure?
Mitchell, Claire, Woodward-Nutt, Kate, Dancer, Annette, Taylor, Stephen, Bugler, Joe, Bowen, Audrey, Conroy, Paul, Whelan, Brooke-Mai, Wallace, Sarah J., El Kouaissi, Sabrina and Kirkham, Jamie (2024). Towards a core outcome set for dysarthria after stroke: What should we measure?. Clinical Rehabilitation, 38 (6), 2692155241231929-810. doi: 10.1177/02692155241231929
2023
Journal Article
The complexity of multidisciplinary respiratory care in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Berlowitz, David J., Mathers, Susan, Hutchinson, Karen, Hogden, Anne, Carey, Kate A., Graco, Marnie, Whelan, Brooke-Mai, Charania, Salma, Steyn, Frederik, Allcroft, Peter, Crook, Ashley and Sheers, Nicole L. (2023). The complexity of multidisciplinary respiratory care in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Breathe, 19 (3) 220269, 220269. doi: 10.1183/20734735.0269-2022
2023
Journal Article
COS-Speech: protocol to develop a core outcome set for dysarthria after stroke for use in clinical practice and research
Mitchell, C., Bowen, A., Conroy, P., Whelan, B.M., Wallace, S.J., Dancer, A., Woodward-Nutt, K. and Kirkham, J.J. (2023). COS-Speech: protocol to develop a core outcome set for dysarthria after stroke for use in clinical practice and research. Trials, 24 (1) 57, 1-7. doi: 10.1186/s13063-022-06958-7
2022
Journal Article
Simulation-based learning experiences in stuttering management delivered online: what do students, clinical educators and simulated patients think?
Penman, Adriana, Waite, Monique, Hill, Anne E., Leslie, Taliesha-jayne, Whelan, Brooke-Mai and Whitehead, Andrea (2022). Simulation-based learning experiences in stuttering management delivered online: what do students, clinical educators and simulated patients think?. International Journal of Practice-based Learning in Health and Social Care, 10 (1), 23-35. doi: 10.18552/ijpblhsc.v10i1.733
2022
Journal Article
Examining the occurrence and outcomes of concussion and mTBI in mixed martial arts athletes: a systematic review
Merino, Joanne, Whelan, Brooke-Mai and Finch, Emma (2022). Examining the occurrence and outcomes of concussion and mTBI in mixed martial arts athletes: a systematic review. The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 51 (5), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/00913847.2022.2061836
2022
Journal Article
Feasibility of a Telerehabilitation Adaptation of the Be Clear Speech Treatment Program for Non-Progressive Dysarthria
Whelan, Brooke-Mai, Theodoros, Deborah, Cahill, Louise, Vaezipour, Atiyeh, Vogel, Adam P., Finch, Emma, Farrell, Anna and Cardell, Elizabeth (2022). Feasibility of a Telerehabilitation Adaptation of the Be Clear Speech Treatment Program for Non-Progressive Dysarthria. Brain Sciences, 12 (2) 197, 1-24. doi: 10.3390/brainsci12020197
2021
Book Chapter
Be clear online – a telepractice application for dysarthria rehabilitation
Whelan, Brooke-Mai, Rietdijk, Rachael, Theodoros, Deborah and Hill, Annie J. (2021). Be clear online – a telepractice application for dysarthria rehabilitation. Clinical cases in dysarthria. (pp. 72-92) edited by Margaret Walshe and Nick Miller. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003172536-6
2021
Journal Article
Substrates of speech treatment-induced neuroplasticity in adults and children with motor speech disorders: A systematic scoping review of neuroimaging evidence
Whelan, Brooke-Mai, Theodoros, Deborah, Mcmahon, Katie L., Copland, David, Aldridge, Danielle and Campbell, Jessica (2021). Substrates of speech treatment-induced neuroplasticity in adults and children with motor speech disorders: A systematic scoping review of neuroimaging evidence. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 23 (6), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/17549507.2021.1908425
2019
Journal Article
Conversational trouble and repair in dementia: revision of an existing coding framework
Sluis, Rachel A., Campbell, Alana, Atay, Christina, Conway, Erin, Mok, Zaneta, Angwin, Anthony J., Chenery, Helen and Mai-Whelan, Brooke (2019). Conversational trouble and repair in dementia: revision of an existing coding framework. Journal of Communication Disorders, 81 105912, 105912. doi: 10.1016/j.jcomdis.2019.105912
2019
Journal Article
Acceptance of rehabilitation technology in adults with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals: a systematic review
Vaezipour, Atiyeh, Whelan, Brooke-Mai, Wall, Kylie and Theodoros, Deborah (2019). Acceptance of rehabilitation technology in adults with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals: a systematic review. The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 34 (4), 1-E82. doi: 10.1097/HTR.0000000000000462
2018
Journal Article
Toward the development of SMART communication technology: Automating the analysis of communicative trouble and repair in dementia
Whelan, Brooke-Mai, Angus, Daniel, Wiles, Janet, Chenery, Helen J, Conway, Erin R, Copland, David A, Atay, Christina and Angwin, Anthony J (2018). Toward the development of SMART communication technology: Automating the analysis of communicative trouble and repair in dementia. Innovation in Aging, 2 (3) igy034, igy034. doi: 10.1093/geroni/igy034
2012
Journal Article
Lingual kinematics during rapid syllable repetition in Parkinson's disease
Wong, Min Ney, Murdoch, Bruce E. and Whelan, Brooke-Mai (2012). Lingual kinematics during rapid syllable repetition in Parkinson's disease. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 47 (5), 578-588. doi: 10.1111/j.1460-6984.2012.00167.x
2012
Journal Article
Improved receptive and expressive language abilities in nonfluent aphasic stroke patients after application of rTMS: an open protocol case series
Barwood, Caroline H. S., Murdoch, Bruce E., Whelan, Brooke-Mai, Lloyd, David, Riek, Stephan, O’Sullivan, John D., Coulthard, Alan and Wong, Andrew (2012). Improved receptive and expressive language abilities in nonfluent aphasic stroke patients after application of rTMS: an open protocol case series. Brain Stimulation, 54 (3), 274-286. doi: 10.1016/j.brs.2011.03.005
2012
Journal Article
Longitudinal modulation of N400 in chronic non-fluent aphasia using low-frequency rTMS: A randomised placebo controlled trial
Barwood, Caroline H. S., Murdoch, Bruce E., Whelan, Brooke-Mai, O'Sullivan, John D., Wong, Andrew, Lloyd, David, Riek, Stephan and Coulthard, Alan (2012). Longitudinal modulation of N400 in chronic non-fluent aphasia using low-frequency rTMS: A randomised placebo controlled trial. Aphasiology, 26 (1), 103-124. doi: 10.1080/02687038.2011.617812
2011
Journal Article
Lingual kinematics in dysarthric and nondysarthric speakers with Parkinson’s disease
Wong, Min Ney, Murdoch, Bruce E. and Whelan, Brooke-Mai (2011). Lingual kinematics in dysarthric and nondysarthric speakers with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson's Disease, 2011 352838, 352838-8. doi: 10.4061/2011/352838
2011
Journal Article
Improved language performance subsequent to low-frequency rTMS in patients with chronic non-fluent aphasia post-stroke
Barwood, C. H. S., Murdoch, B. E., Whelan, B. -M., Lloyd, D., Riek, S., O'Sullivan, J. D., Coulthard, A. and Wong, A. (2011). Improved language performance subsequent to low-frequency rTMS in patients with chronic non-fluent aphasia post-stroke. European Journal of Neurology, 18 (7), 935-943. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-1331.2010.03284.x
2011
Journal Article
The effects of low frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) and sham condition rTMS on behavioural language in chronic non-fluent aphasia: Short term outcomes
Barwood, Caroline H. S., Murdoch, Bruce E., Whelan, Brooke-Mai, Lloyd, David, Riek, Stephan, O'Sullivan, John, Coulthard, Alan, Wong, Andrew, Aitken, Phil and Hall, Graham (2011). The effects of low frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) and sham condition rTMS on behavioural language in chronic non-fluent aphasia: Short term outcomes. NeuroRehabilitation, 28 (2), 113-128. doi: 10.3233/NRE-2011-0640
2011
Journal Article
Modulation of N400 in chronic non-fluent aphasia using low frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
Barwood, Chs, Murdoch, BE, Whelan, BM, Lloyd, D, Riek, S, O'Sullivan, JD, Coulthard, A and Wong, A (2011). Modulation of N400 in chronic non-fluent aphasia using low frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS). Brain and Language, 116 (3), 125-135. doi: 10.1016/j.bandl.2010.07.004
2011
Book Chapter
Assessment and treatment of cognitive-linguistic disorder in Parkinson disease
Whelan, Brooke-Mai (2011). Assessment and treatment of cognitive-linguistic disorder in Parkinson disease. Communication and swallowing in Parkinson disease. (pp. 179-198) edited by Deborah Theodoros and Lorraine Ramig. San Diego, CA,USA: Plural Publishing.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Brooke-Mai Whelan is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for hypernasality following acquired brain injury (ABI): An online randomised waitlist-controlled trial.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Vocal demands and experiences of video game voice actors
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anna Rumbach
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Doctor Philosophy
Examining the impacts of minor TBI and concussion in mixed martial arts athletes
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
The co-designed development of a stuttering program for adults to collectively enhance knowledge, confidence and skills for people who stutter, speech pathology students, and practising speech pathologists
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Monique Waite, Dr Adriana Penman
Completed supervision
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
A kinematic analysis of articulatory function in dysarthric and non-dysarthric speakers with Parkinson's disease
Associate Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Modulation of language performance via neuronavigationally guided transcranial magnetic stimulation: Application to Aphasia Rehabilitation
Associate Advisor
Media
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- brain injury
- dysarthria
- speech
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