Barbara M. Doucet

Barbara M. Doucet is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Baylor University, housed within the Robbins College of Health & Human Sciences. She serves as the Program Director of the Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program and the Director of Faculty Development & Scholarship, demonstrating leadership in both academic programming and faculty advancement.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and a Master of Health Science in Allied Health Education from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, followed by a PhD in Human Movement Science from the University of Texas at Austin, where her research emphasized neuromuscular physiology and neural recovery.

Dr. Doucet's research focuses on therapeutic interventions that enhance motor recovery and occupational performance in individuals with chronic stroke and Parkinson’s disease. She also investigates kinematic patterns during daily functional tasks and explores innovative teaching methodologies for developing clinical skills in allied health students. Her work bridges clinical practice, rehabilitation science, and implementation of evidence-based strategies.

Her publications span high-impact journals such as Muscle & Nerve, Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, Journal of Hand Therapy, American Journal of Occupational Therapy, and Journal of Allied Health. These works reflect a strong trend toward translational research, clinical education innovation, and neurorehabilitation, particularly in chronic neurological conditions.

• Recipient of federal, intramural, and foundation grants
• Author of book chapters in Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction
• Former Associate Editor of the American Journal of Occupational Therapy

Dr. Doucet has a robust record of grant management and scholarly leadership. She mentors faculty through her role in Faculty Development & Scholarship and has significantly contributed to advancing occupational therapy education and practice. Though student advisees are not listed, her leadership in the Post-Professional OTD program suggests active engagement with doctoral candidates.

She is actively contributing to the academic and clinical mission of her department, with no indication of lab or team names beyond her administrative and research roles. Her ongoing work continues to influence both rehabilitation practice and health professions education.