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Profile
Lorie Shimmell, MSc, is an occupational therapist and Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Science. She is the Professional Practice Coordinator (PPC) for the MScOT Program. Lorie graduated with a bachelor degree in occupational therapy in 1986, and a master degree in rehabilitation science in 2007, both at McMaster University.
Current teaching responsibilities include professional practice coordination, and participation in all terms of the curriculum, with emphases in Terms 1 and 4.
Lorie's clinical background is in community based service in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Quebec, with particular interest in pediatric populations in school health and palliative services. She has also focused on direct and consultation service in mental health, including correctional systems.
Research SpecialtyResearch interests and involvement are centred around visual narratives as a vehicle in therapy with children, and youth transition. Lorie participates in investigations through CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research.
Fun Fact
Lorie's avocational time is spent with her husband and 3 children, extended family and friends. When she can sneak away, she'll be found in her workshop, building furniture for the pure joy of the process and the smell of sawdust.
Taking Graduate StudentsLorie is not taking graduate students.
Lab/Research Institute
CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research
Courses Taught
MSc OT, McMaster University
2010-2011
Term 1: Professional Practice Sessions: PREP, Placement Coordinator/Lecturer
Term 1: Professional Issues in Practice: PREP, Coordinator/Lecturer
Term 1: Transfer and Seating Workshop: PREP, Coordinator/Lecturer
Term 2: Professional Practice Sessions: PREP, Placement Coordinator/Lecturer
Term 2: Person, Environment & Occupation: I&I, Tutor
Term 3: Professional Practices Sessions: PREP, Placement Coordinator/Lecturer
Term 4: Child Abuse and Neglect: I&I, Lecturer
Term 4: An Evening with the Youth Advisory Council: YAC @ Mac, I&I, Coordinator
Term 6: Professional Practice Sessions: PREP, Placement Coordinator/Lecturer
Recent Research
Project Title: Reflective Journaling in Health Care Student Development: Literature Review, Summary of Canadian OT Programs’ Use, and Research Proposal
Investigators: B. Jung, L. Shimmell
Funding Agency: School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Educational Research Grant
Amount: $3000
Funding Period: 2010-present |
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Journal Articles
Claassen, A., Gorter, J.W., Stewart, D., Verschuren, O., Galuppi, B.E., Shimmell, L.J. (2011). Becoming and staying physically active in adolescents with cerebral palsy: protocol of a qualitative study of facilitators and barriers to physical activity. BMC Pediatrics, 2011, 11:1.
Palisano, R.J., Shimmell, L.J., Stewart, D., Lawless, J.J., Rosenbaum, P.L. & Russell, D.J. (2009). Mobility Experiences of Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy. Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics, 29, 133 – 153. |
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