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What really matters to people with aphasia when it comes to group work? A qualitative investigation of factors impacting participation and integration.

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Participation in a group environment is an inherently complex undertaking for people with aphasia. It involves engaging in multi-person interactions with other people who may have a range of communication strengths and strategies at their disposal. The potential challenges of community aphasia-group participation and practice has had limited attention in the research literature. Evidence from group users have primarily been drawn from the perspective of long-term members or those participating in highly specific and time-bound groups. There is a need to explore the experiences of a broader sample, including people who have left groups, to improve our understanding of structures, processes as well as leadership behaviours that may facilitate positive group participation experiences.

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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International journal of language & communication disorders
Date Published
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2018
ISSN Number
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1368-2822
URL
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.12366
DOI
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10.1111/1460-6984.12366
Short Title
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Int J Lang Commun Disord
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