Ruth McMenamin, Ph.D., NUI Galway, Ireland

Involving Co-Researchers with Aphasia in Research and Service Evaluation

Webinar Description

Participatory methodologies can enrich the process, outcomes and shared learning when doing qualitative research with people with communication difficulties (Mc Menamin and Pound 2019). This webinar illustrates how people with aphasia were involved as co-researchers in the multiperspectival evaluation of a Conversation Partner Program using a Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) research approach.

Meet the Presenter

Dr. Ruth McMenamin, a lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy at the National University of Ireland, Galway uses participatory learning and action (PLA) research to work collaboratively with people with aphasia, healthcare professionals and students. Ruth is a member of the executive committee of the Collaboration of Aphasia Trialists (CATS) and the National Public and Patient Involvement Network.