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Ciara Shiggins is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Queensland's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Her work focuses on advancing inclusive healthcare practices for individuals with communication disabilities, particularly post-stroke aphasia. She has contributed to improving research methodologies to better include marginalized populations such as those with aphasia or capacity-affecting conditions.
Her research interests span aphasia rehabilitation, health equity, patient-centered care, and the ethical inclusion of disabled individuals in medical research. She has collaborated internationally on projects addressing aphasia awareness campaigns, digital health accessibility, and stroke survivorship programs.
Key contributions include developing aphasia-friendly research tools, analyzing barriers to vocational reintegration for stroke survivors, and advocating for standardized inclusion practices across disciplines. Her work often involves co-production with aphasia communities to ensure practical, accessible solutions.
