U-Conn Health Center PCORI Study - Care Management for Cognitively Vulnerable Adults
Interventionist
Farmington, CT
2018 - Present
Barbara E Nadeau
Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy
Chair of Occupational Therapy
Barbara E Nadeau
Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy
Chair of Occupational Therapy
Barbara Nadeau is a Clinical Professor and Chair of the Occupational Therapy Department.
With over 25 years of experience as a licensed occupational therapist, Dr. Nadeau brings a wealth of clinical expertise and academic leadership to her role. She holds a Master's Degree in Neuroscience and a PhD in Adult Learning and has been recognized for her contributions to both the clinical and educational realms of the profession.
At Quinnipiac, she is known for her student-centered teaching approach and expertise in instructional design and on-line learning.
Dr. Nadeau's research interests include brain injury, caregiving, disability and the use of qualitative research methods, particularly grounded theory. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and she frequently presents at national and international conferences.
Dr. Nadeau's service in the community and profession includes co-facilitating a brain injury support group, serving as a mentor in AOTA's New Educator Program and as a reviewer for manuscripts published on The Scholarly Teacher blog.
With over 25 years of experience as a licensed occupational therapist, Dr. Nadeau brings a wealth of clinical expertise and academic leadership to her role. She holds a Master's Degree in Neuroscience and a PhD in Adult Learning and has been recognized for her contributions to both the clinical and educational realms of the profession.
At Quinnipiac, she is known for her student-centered teaching approach and expertise in instructional design and on-line learning.
Dr. Nadeau's research interests include brain injury, caregiving, disability and the use of qualitative research methods, particularly grounded theory. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and she frequently presents at national and international conferences.
Dr. Nadeau's service in the community and profession includes co-facilitating a brain injury support group, serving as a mentor in AOTA's New Educator Program and as a reviewer for manuscripts published on The Scholarly Teacher blog.
Education
- BS, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- CERT, Quinnipiac University
- MA, University of Hartford
- PHD, Lesley University
Areas of Expertise
- Neurology/Neuroscience
- Disability Studies
- Education/Teaching and Learning
Organization
- Occupational Therapy
Office Location
- Medicine, Nursing, Health Sci 362
Mail Drop
- NH-HSC
Courses
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OT 540 Special Topics in Occupational Therapy
Spring 2025 -
OT 635 Scholarly Use of Evidence in Writing
Summer 2 2025 -
OT 650 Application of Theory and Exploration of Occupation
Spring 2025 -
OT 656 Research Design Scholarship II
Summer 1 2025 -
OT 699 OT Independent Study
Summer 2 2025 -
OTD 503 OT Practice Framework & Professional Reasoning
Fall 2025 -
OTD 531 Leadership and Change
Summer 1 2025 -
OTD 582 Professional Development
Spring 2025 -
OTD 760 Principles of Teaching & Learning
Spring 2025 -
OTM 503 OT Practice Framework and Professional Reasoning
Fall 2025
Experience
U-Conn Health Center Care of Persons with Dementia in their Environments (COPE) Translational Study
Interventionist
Farmington, CT
2015 - 2018
Quinnipiac University
Clinical Professor & Chair Occupational Therapy
Hamden, CT
2009 - Present
Brain Injury Solutions, LLC
Owner
Middlefield, CT
2007 - Present
Quinnipiac University
Part-Time Faculty
Hamden, CT
2005 - 2009
Brain Injury Alliance of CT
Director of Education
Windsor, CT
2002 - 2007
Staff Builders Home Care Services & Gentiva Health Care
Homecare OT
West Hartford & Farmington, CT
2000 - 2002
University of Hartford
Assistant Professor/Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
West Hartford, CT
1993 - 2000
Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center
Occupational Therapist
Windsor, CT
1989 - 1993
Visiting Nurse Association of the Valley
Therapy Coordinator
Derby, CT
1987 - 1989
Treasure Coast Rehabilitation Hospital
Occupational Therapist
Vero Beach, FL
1987 - 1987
Selected Publications
Forthcoming Peer Reviewed Journal
Paving a path from occupational therapy clinician to researcher: A grounded theory.
Thomas, M & Nadeau B.
Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (2025)
Forthcoming Peer Reviewed Journal
The perceptions of occupational therapists and their use of therapeutic self when interacting with clients and fieldwork students.
Zock, M. & Nadeau B.
Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (2025)
Conference Presentation
Reading Memoirs to Enhance Learning
Nadeau, B
ITLC Lilly Conference, San Diego, CA (2024)
Peer Reviewed Poster
Finding occupational coherence after stroke: A grounded theory
Hambrose, M & Nadeau B
AOTA Inspire, Orlando, FL (2024)
Peer Reviewed Poster
Exploring the impact of stroke on health management among individuals experiencing healthcare dispar
Decker, J. & Nadeau, B
AOTA Inspire, Orlando, FL (2024)
Conference Presentation
Facilitating Transformative Learning in an Online Asynchronous Learning Environment
Nadeau, B.
ITLC Lilly , Online (2022)
Peer Reviewed Journal
Finding the right fit: What contributes to the successful use of speech generating devices
Majeski, K., Ryan, C. D., Nadeau, B.
Assistive Technology, onlin December (2022)