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 650 Application of Theory and Exploration of Occupation
Spring 2026 -
OT 654 Research Methods
Fall 2025 -
OT 655 Professional Seminar
Summer 1 2026 -
OT 656 Research Design Scholarship II
Summer 1 2026 -
OT 681 Capstone II
Spring 2026 -
OTD 760 Principles of Teaching & Learning
Summer 1 2026 -
OTM 505 Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Spring 2026
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
Peer Reviewed Poster
Empowering OT faculty: A change management approach to AI adoption
Nadeau, B
World Federation of Occupational Therapy, Bangkok, Thailand (2026)
Peer Reviewed Journal
Paving a path from occupational therapy clinician to researcher: A grounded theory.
Thomas, M & Nadeau B
13(3) Open Journal of Occupational Therapy September (2025)
Peer Reviewed Journal
The perception of occupational therapists and their use of self when interacting with clients and fieldwork students.
Zock, M. T., & Nadeau, B
13(4) The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy October (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)