Dr Elise Elbourn is a Lecturer in the Discipline of Speech Pathology with a specialisation in acquired brain injury at The University of Sydney. Her research interests include traumatic brain injury, ehealth and prognostic studies.
Dr Elise Elbourn is UOS coordinator for CSCD 3075 Neurogenics and CSCD 5075 Language 3.
Dr Elbourn is currently working towards developing an online learning module to promote improved Speech Pathology care for individuals with a TBI.
Communication Sciences and Disorders
(Carnegie Mellon University) Contributor to Talkbank data corpus |
| Project title | Research student |
|---|---|
| Towards the development of a novel tool to support evidence informed decision making in Speech Pathology | Katherine SMITH |
| Speech Pathology Practice for adults with multiple comorbidities – A look into cancer related stroke. | Kavija VIGNESWARAN |
Publications
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Book Chapters
- Togher, L., Keegan, L., Elbourn, E. (2022). Assessment and Treatment of Speech and Language Disorders Following Traumatic Brain Injury. In Nathan D. Zasler, Douglas I. Katz, Ross D. Zafonte (Eds.), Brain Injury Medicine: Principles and Practice, (pp. 1026-10039). United States: Springer Publishing Company. [More Information]
- Elbourn, E., Steel, J., Spencer, E. (2022). Discourse Assessment Across the Recovery Continuum of Traumatic Brain Injury. In Coelho, Carl A, Cherney, Leora Reiff, Shadden, Barbara B (Eds.), Discourse Analysis in Adults with and Without Communication Disorders : A Resource for Clinicians and Researchers, (pp. 155-172). United States: Plural Publishing.
Journals
- Hall, Z., Elbourn, E., Togher, L., Carragher, M. (2023). Co-constructed communication therapy for individuals with acquired brain injury: A systematic review. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders. [More Information]
- Togher, L., Elbourn, E., Kenny, B., Honan, C., Power, E., Tate, R., McDonald, S., MacWhinney, B. (2023). Communication and Psychosocial Outcomes 2-Years After Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Development of a Prognostic Model. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 104(11), 1840-1849. [More Information]
- Christensen, I., Power, E., Togher, L., Brassel, S., Elbourn, E., Folder, N., Jensen, L. (2023). Communication between rehabilitation staff and people with traumatic brain injury: A systematic review. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. [More Information]
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Conferences
- Togher, L., Elbourn, E., Power, E., Kenny, B., McDonald, S., Tate, R., Turkstra, L., Holland, A., Fromm, D., Forbes, M., et al (2014). The feasibility of using TBI Bank with people with severe TBI during the subacute stage of recovery. Beyond the hospital door: The longer term challenges of ABI.
- Elbourn, E., Togher, L., Power, E., Kenny, B. (2012). Reporting on TBI Bank: A revolutionary clinical tool. 2012 Speech Pathology Australia National Conference, Hobart.
- Elbourn, E., Togher, L., Kenny, B., Power, E. (2012). Systematic review of communication recovery after traumatic brain injury (TBI). 15th International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference, Melbourne.
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2023
- Hall, Z., Elbourn, E., Togher, L., Carragher, M. (2023). Co-constructed communication therapy for individuals with acquired brain injury: A systematic review. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders. [More Information]
- Togher, L., Elbourn, E., Kenny, B., Honan, C., Power, E., Tate, R., McDonald, S., MacWhinney, B. (2023). Communication and Psychosocial Outcomes 2-Years After Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Development of a Prognostic Model. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 104(11), 1840-1849. [More Information]
- Christensen, I., Power, E., Togher, L., Brassel, S., Elbourn, E., Folder, N., Jensen, L. (2023). Communication between rehabilitation staff and people with traumatic brain injury: A systematic review. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. [More Information]
2022
- Togher, L., Keegan, L., Elbourn, E. (2022). Assessment and Treatment of Speech and Language Disorders Following Traumatic Brain Injury. In Nathan D. Zasler, Douglas I. Katz, Ross D. Zafonte (Eds.), Brain Injury Medicine: Principles and Practice, (pp. 1026-10039). United States: Springer Publishing Company. [More Information]
- Elbourn, E., Steel, J., Spencer, E. (2022). Discourse Assessment Across the Recovery Continuum of Traumatic Brain Injury. In Coelho, Carl A, Cherney, Leora Reiff, Shadden, Barbara B (Eds.), Discourse Analysis in Adults with and Without Communication Disorders : A Resource for Clinicians and Researchers, (pp. 155-172). United States: Plural Publishing.
- Steel, J., Coluccio, I., Elbourn, E., Spencer, E. (2022). How do speech–language pathologists assess and treat spoken discourse after TBI? A survey of clinical practice. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders. [More Information]
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2021
- Steel, J., Elbourn, E., Togher, L. (2021). Narrative Discourse Intervention after Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Topics in Language Disorders, 41(1), 47-72. [More Information]
- Power, E., Falkenberg, K., Elbourn, E., Attard, M., Togher, L. (2021). The test–retest reliability of the Aphasia Attitudes, Strategies and Knowledge (AASK) survey with student health professionals. Aphasiology, 35(9), 1190-1206. [More Information]
2020
- Power, E., Falkenberg, K., Barnes, S., Elbourn, E., Attard, M., Togher, L. (2020). A pilot randomized controlled trial comparing online versus face-to-face delivery of an aphasia communication partner training program for student healthcare professionals. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 55(6), 852-866. [More Information]
2019
- Elbourn, E., Kenny, B., Power, E., Honan, C., McDonald, S., Tate, R., Holland, A., MacWhinney, B., Togher, L. (2019). Discourse recovery after severe traumatic brain injury: exploring the first year. Brain Injury, 33(2), 143-159. [More Information]
- Chia, A., Power, E., Kenny, B., Elbourn, E., McDonald, S., Tate, R., MacWhinney, B., Turkstra, L., Holland, A., Togher, L. (2019). Patterns of early conversational recovery for people with traumatic brain injury and their communication partners. Brain Injury, 33(5), 690-698. [More Information]
- Elbourn, E., Kenny, B., Power, E., Togher, L. (2019). Psychosocial outcomes of severe traumatic brain injury in relation to discourse recovery: A longitudinal study up to 1 year post-injury. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 28(4), 1463-1478. [More Information]
2017
- Elbourn, E., Togher, L., Kenny, B., Power, E. (2017). Strengthening the quality of longitudinal research into cognitive-communication recovery after traumatic brain injury: A systematic review. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 19(1), 1-16. [More Information]
2016
- Brassel, S., Kenny, B., Power, E., Elbourn, E., McDonald, S., Tate, R., MacWhinney, B., Turkstra, L., Holland, A., Togher, L. (2016). Conversational topics discussed by individuals with severe traumatic brain injury and their communication partners during sub-acute recovery. Brain Injury, 30(11), 1329-1342. [More Information]
2014
- Togher, L., Elbourn, E., Power, E., Kenny, B., McDonald, S., Tate, R., Turkstra, L., Holland, A., Fromm, D., Forbes, M., et al (2014). The feasibility of using TBI Bank with people with severe TBI during the subacute stage of recovery. Beyond the hospital door: The longer term challenges of ABI.
2012
- Elbourn, E., Togher, L., Power, E., Docking, K. (2012). Casual conversations between individuals with traumatic brain injury and their friends. Brain Injury, 26(3), 221-233. [More Information]
- Elbourn, E., Togher, L., Power, E., Kenny, B. (2012). Reporting on TBI Bank: A revolutionary clinical tool. 2012 Speech Pathology Australia National Conference, Hobart.
- Elbourn, E., Togher, L., Kenny, B., Power, E. (2012). Systematic review of communication recovery after traumatic brain injury (TBI). 15th International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference, Melbourne.
2009
- Elbourn, E., Togher, L., Power, E., Docking, K. (2009). Casual conversations between patients with traumatic brian injury and their friends. Royal Ryde Rehabilitation Service, Ryde.
- Elbourn, E., Togher, L., Power, E., Docking, K. (2009). Casual conversations following traumatic brain injury - A pilot study. Speech Pathology Australia National Conference 2009, Adelaide: Speech Pathology Australia.
Selected Grants
2022
- FMH Showcase Travel Award 2023, Elbourn E, Faculty of Medicine and Health/FMH Showcase Travel Award 2023
2021
- Enhancing Healthcare Access for People with Communication Disabilities, Dennis S, McAllister S, Johnson A, Ng J, Brunner M, Elbourn E, Nisbet G, Rietdijk R, Togher L, National Disability Insurance Agency/Mainstream Capacity Building (MCB) Grant Round
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