Dr Ritienne Grima, from the Department of Communication Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, organised the third Training School for early stage researchers with an interest in aphasia. This training is one of the activities held by the Collaboration of Aphasia Trialists (COST Action IS1208).
This year鈥檚 topic focused on Statistical Methods in Aphasia Research. The training was held at the Corinthia Palace Hotel, in 摩鈥橝ttard, Malta, between 6 and 8 April 2016, and took the form of a three-day intensive and interactive training.
Five trainers from the UK, the Netherlands and Portugal led excellent research training sessions and practical hands on activities in small groups. Sixteen trainees from different COST countries, including Ireland, England, Greece, Denmark, Russia, Germany and Italy, attended the training school. Research collaborations between different participants have already been discussed.
Aphasia is an acquired language disorder which may result from a stroke. It may affect comprehension and/or expression of spoken and/or written language. This significantly impacts on communication with family, friends and the wider community. Altered social interaction isolates persons with aphasia and impacts on their emotional wellbeing, contributing to poorer functional recovery.
The Collaboration of Aphasia Trialists (CATs) is a COST action (IS1208) which aims to establish and support an international network of multidisciplinary investigators with an interest in aphasia assessment and rehabilitation research. Log on at the following for more information.
