Danielle Macdonald

Danielle Macdonald is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at Queen’s University, Canada. She holds academic affiliations within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Faculties & Schools divisions. Her research focuses on global birthing care experiences, emphasizing midwifery and nursing practices, systemic power dynamics, and person-centered care. She employs qualitative methods such as feminist poststructuralism and the Joanna Briggs Institute systematic review framework.

Education:

• PhD in Nursing (2019) – University of Ottawa
• MN (2015) – Dalhousie University
• BScN (2013) – Dalhousie University
• B.A. (2002) – McGill University (Religious Studies & Women’s Studies)

Research Interests: Her work examines how historical, cultural, and social factors shape birthing care, with a focus on marginalized voices, gender roles, and collaborative practices. She prioritizes community partnerships to challenge hierarchies in healthcare provision.

Articles Trends: Recent publications address issues like postpartum care in low-resource settings, midwives’ education in Canada, and the global impact of the pandemic on maternal healthcare. Themes include equity, qualitative methodology innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Awards: No specific awards listed.

Teaching & Advising: Committed to relational, inclusive pedagogy emphasizing co-learning and shared responsibility. Advises on advanced practice nursing roles and midwifery collaboration projects.

Teams/Labs: Engages with global health networks and interdisciplinary teams focused on maternal and newborn care equity.