Donna BarkerFieldwork Coordinator / Lecturer

Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
(416) 946-8782
donna.barker@utoronto.ca

Biosketch

Donna Barker graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelors in Science (OT) and worked as an OT in the hospital setting for a number of years before graduating once again from U of T with a Masters in Rehab Science. Throughout her clinical career Donna has worked with clients with a variety of diagnoses, including those with neurological deficits, amputations, burns, cardiac, and orthopaedic deficits. Previous to her appointment at U of T Donna was Professional Practice Leader at St. John’s Rehab Hospital and was active in administration and research. Donna has also been actively involved with the GTA Rehab Network and the ABI Network.

Selected Recent Publications

Barker, D., Reid, D. and Cott, C. (2006). The Experience of Senior Stroke Survivors: Factors in Community Participation Among Wheelchair Users. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73(1), 18-25.
Barker, D., Reid, D. and Cott, C. (2004). Acceptance and Meanings of Wheelchair Use in Senior Stroke Survivors. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 58(2), 221-230.

Recent Thesis/Projects Supervised

“Clinician perspective on the preparedness of OT students for practice in a neurology and musculoskeletal – based setting.” Ross, S., Schwartz, A., (MScOT candidates), Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, 2009
“A needs assessment of occupational therapy education: Preparedness for neurology and musculoskeletal practice settings”. Hamer, J., Khataan, N., (MScOT candidates), Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, 2009
“Gender-related experiences of male occupational therapy clinicians in Ontario”. Birioukova, A., (MScOT candidate), Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, 2009
“The challenge of locating occupational therapy fieldwork placements: An issue of funding?” Richter, J. (MScOT candidate), Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, 2008.
“Fieldwork experiences of male occupational therapy students: A qualitative study”. Jakubovic, R. (MScOT candidate), Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, 2008.

Research Interests

Professional Issues in Student Fieldwork, Gender and Clinical Education, Private Practice and Clinical Education

Current Courses

OCT 1131H: Occupational Therapy Practice I (Introduction to Fieldwork Coordinator)

OCT 1183Y: Occupational Therapy Fieldwork I

OCT 1132H: Occupational Therapy Practice II