Overview
Background
Dr Kirstine Shrubsole is an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow at the Queensland Aphasia Research Centre. She holds a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (First Class Honours) from The University of Queensland, and completed her PhD in 2018. Kirstine has a research focus on improving implementation of evidence into practice in speech pathology and multidisciplinary services, with a special interest in stroke and aphasia rehabilitation. She has demonstrated that practice change is achievable for healthcare teams working in aphasia, leading to positive outcomes for patients, clinicians, and organisations.
Kirstine has published over 40 peer-reviewed journal articles, and has been awarded over $6 million in competitive research funding. Kirstine previously worked as the Conjoint Research Fellow in Speech Pathology (Princess Alexandra Hospital and The University of Queensland), providing research capacity building and mentoring to speech pathologists and supporting multidisciplinary research. Kirstine is the co-founder and Deputy Lead of the Collaboration of Aphasia Triallists’ Implementation Science in Aphasia working group, and a research affiliate of the Centre for Research Excellence in Aphasia Rehabilitation and Recovery.
Kirstine is completing a NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellowship on the following topic:
She is a chief investigator on three MRFF grants, including:
Availability
- Dr Kirstine Shrubsole is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Implementation science
Kirstine's research covers the full scope of implementation science, including identifying implementation barriers and enablers, designing and evaluating implementation strategies, and sustaining implementation outcomes.
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Aphasia
Kirstine collaborates with leaders in aphasia research across the continuum of care, including assessment, intervention and long-term support.
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Stroke
Kirstine works with the Stroke Foundation on several projects and advocates for national strategies to improve guideline implementation.
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Parkinson's disease
Kirstine has worked clinically with this population and conducted research that seeks to improve models of care through applying implementation science frameworks.
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Myasthenia Gravis
Kirstine has a research interest in the care of people with Myasthenia Gravis, including access to allied health services for long-term management.
Works
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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
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
2019
Journal Article
Increasing the intensity and comprehensiveness of aphasia services: identification of key factors influencing implementation across six countries
Trebilcock, Megan, Worrall, Linda, Ryan, Brooke, Shrubsole, Kirstine, Jagoe, Caroline, Simmons-Mackie, Nina, Bright, Felicity, Cruice, Madeline, Pritchard, Madeleine and Le Dorze, Guylaine (2019). Increasing the intensity and comprehensiveness of aphasia services: identification of key factors influencing implementation across six countries. Aphasiology, 33 (7), 1-23. doi: 10.1080/02687038.2019.1602860
2019
Journal Article
Implementing aphasia recommendations in the acute setting: speech-language pathologists’ perspectives of a behaviour change intervention
Hickey, Jessica, Shrubsole, Kirstine, Worrall, Linda and Power, Emma (2019). Implementing aphasia recommendations in the acute setting: speech-language pathologists’ perspectives of a behaviour change intervention. Aphasiology, 33 (5), 606-628. doi: 10.1080/02687038.2018.1561416
2018
Journal Article
Closing the evidence-practice gaps in aphasia management: are we there yet? Where has a decade of implementation research taken us? A review and guide for clinicians
Shrubsole, Kirstine, Worrall, Linda and Power, Emma (2018). Closing the evidence-practice gaps in aphasia management: are we there yet? Where has a decade of implementation research taken us? A review and guide for clinicians. Aphasiology, 33 (8), 1-26. doi: 10.1080/02687038.2018.1510112
2018
Journal Article
Factors that influence Australian speech-language pathologists’ self-reported uptake of aphasia rehabilitation recommendations from clinical practice guidelines
Young, Laura, Shrubsole, Kirstine, Worrall, Linda and Power, Emma (2018). Factors that influence Australian speech-language pathologists’ self-reported uptake of aphasia rehabilitation recommendations from clinical practice guidelines. Aphasiology, 32 (6), 646-665. doi: 10.1080/02687038.2018.1443201
2018
Other Outputs
Closing the evidence-practice gap: developing a behaviour change intervention in post-stroke aphasia management
Shrubsole, Kirstine (2018). Closing the evidence-practice gap: developing a behaviour change intervention in post-stroke aphasia management. PhD Thesis, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2018.388
2018
Journal Article
Barriers and facilitators to meeting aphasia guideline recommendations: what factors influence speech pathologists' practice?
Shrubsole, Kirstine, Worrall, Linda, Power, Emma and O'Connor, Denise A (2018). Barriers and facilitators to meeting aphasia guideline recommendations: what factors influence speech pathologists' practice?. Disability and Rehabilitation, 41 (13), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2018.1432706
2018
Conference Publication
Implementing a tailored behaviour change intervention to improve speech pathologists’ aphasia practices: results of a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial
Shrubsole, Kirstine, Worrall, Linda, Power, Emma and O’Connor, Denise A. (2018). Implementing a tailored behaviour change intervention to improve speech pathologists’ aphasia practices: results of a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial. 18th International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference (IARC), Aveiro, Portugal , 5-7 September 2018 . Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom : Routledge. doi: 10.1080/02687038.2018.1486375
2018
Conference Publication
Implementing a tailored behaviour change intervention to improve speech pathologists’ aphasia practices: results of a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial
Shrubsole, Kirstine, Worrall, Linda, Power, Emma and O’Connor, Denise A. (2018). Implementing a tailored behaviour change intervention to improve speech pathologists’ aphasia practices: results of a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial. 18th International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference (IARC) 2018 , Aveiro, Portugal, 5 - 7 September 2018. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Informa UK Limited. doi: 10.1080/02687038.2018.1486375
2018
Conference Publication
The acute aphasia implementation study (aaims): a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial
Shrubsole, Kirstine, Worrall, Linda, Power, Emma and O'Connor, Denise (2018). The acute aphasia implementation study (aaims): a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial. Stroke 2018 Conference, Sydney, Australia, 7–10 August 2018. Sage Publications: London, United Kingdom. doi: 10.1177/1747493018778666
2017
Journal Article
Priorities for closing the evidence-practice gaps in poststroke aphasia rehabilitation: a scoping review
Shrubsole, Kirstine, Worrall, Linda, Power, Emma and O'Connor, Denise A. (2017). Priorities for closing the evidence-practice gaps in poststroke aphasia rehabilitation: a scoping review. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 99 (7), 1413-1423.e24. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2017.08.474
2017
Conference Publication
Closing the evidence-practice gap: Developing and piloting a behaviour change intervention in post-stroke aphasia management
Shrubsole, Kirstine, Worrall, Linda, Power, Emma and O'Connor, Denise A. (2017). Closing the evidence-practice gap: Developing and piloting a behaviour change intervention in post-stroke aphasia management. SMART STROKES 2017 Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 10–11 August 2017. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications.
2016
Journal Article
Neuroscientific implications in assessment and intervention for aphasia
Worrall, Linda, Brandenburg, Caitlin and Shrubsole, Kirstine (2016). Neuroscientific implications in assessment and intervention for aphasia. Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica, 67 (6), 285-292. doi: 10.1159/000444751
2016
Journal Article
Recommendations for post-stroke aphasia rehabilitation: an updated systematic review and evaluation of clinical practice guidelines
Shrubsole, Kirstine, Worrall, Linda, Power, Emma and O'Connor, Denise A. (2016). Recommendations for post-stroke aphasia rehabilitation: an updated systematic review and evaluation of clinical practice guidelines. Aphasiology, 31 (1), 1-24. doi: 10.1080/02687038.2016.1143083
2015
Conference Publication
Implementation priorities for closing evidence-practice gaps in aphasia
Shrubsole, K., Worrall, L., Power, E. and O'Connor, D. (2015). Implementation priorities for closing evidence-practice gaps in aphasia. 26th ASM of the Stroke Society of Australasia and 11th Australasian Nursing and Allied Health Stroke Conference SMART STROKES, Melbourme, VIC Australia, 2-4 September 2015. Richmond, VIC Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/ijs.12584
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Kirstine Shrubsole is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The feasibility, acceptability and potential effectiveness of implementing structured and collaborative clinical planning for Comprehensive, High-dose Aphasia Treatment (CHAT)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Copland, Dr Jade Dignam
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Doctor Philosophy
Development and evaluation of a Co-Designed Implementation Toolkit to improve speech pathology provision of evidence-based aphasia services.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Copland, Associate Professor Sarah Wallace
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Doctor Philosophy
Implementation of Comprehensive High-dose Aphasia Treatment (CHAT)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Copland, Dr Jade Dignam
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Doctor Philosophy
The feasibility, acceptability and potential effectiveness of implementing structured and collaborative clinical planning for Comprehensive, High-dose Aphasia Treatment (CHAT)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Copland, Dr Jade Dignam
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Doctor Philosophy
Unspoken, Unheard, Unmet: Improving Access to Preventative Health Care through Better Conversations about Care.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sarah Wallace
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Doctor Philosophy
Implementation of Comprehensive High-dose Aphasia Treatment (CHAT)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Copland
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Doctor Philosophy
Measuring conversation in couples where one person has aphasia: development of a patient-reported outcome measure
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sarah Wallace
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigating the Feasibility of a Communication Partner Training Programme for Bilingual Patients with Aphasia and Their Significant Others
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Copland
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Doctor Philosophy
Measuring Conversation in Aphasia: Development of an Outcome Measure
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sarah Wallace
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Doctor Philosophy
Measuring conversation in couples where one person has aphasia: development of a patient-reported outcome measure
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sarah Wallace
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Doctor Philosophy
Implementation of a Comprehensive High-Dose Aphasia Treatment (CHAT) Program
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jade Dignam, Professor David Copland
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Doctor Philosophy
Unspoken, Unheard, Unmet: Improving Access to Preventative Health Care through Better Conversations about Care.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sarah Wallace
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Measuring conversation in couples where one person has aphasia: development of a patient-reported outcome measure
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sarah Wallace
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