Dr Mark Baker is a Senior Lecturer in Nursing in the School of Health. Mark is a Registered Nurse with clinical background experience in mental health and neurological rehabilitation, with a focus on the intersection of physical health care and mental health care. Dr Baker completed a PhD that explored the practice of men in nursing in inpatient rehabilitation in Australia and he continues to contribute to the field of rehabilitation nursing practice nationally and internationally. Mark has worked in a variety of clinical, management, education and research roles in Australia and the UK. He recently returned to Australia having worked at the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, King’s College London, where he remains a Visiting Senior Lecturer. Mark has published widely and presented at national and international conferences. Mark has an interest in teaching mental health care, palliative & end of life care, rehabilitation care, long-term conditions and chronic disease management, and qualitative research methods in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. He provides academic supervision of Higher Degree Research students.
Professional memberships
- American Association of Men in Nursing
- Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses’ Association
- MINT (Men Into Nursing), UK
- Nursing & Midwifery Board Australia
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
Awards and fellowships
- Visiting Senior Lecturer, King’s College London
- Fellow of Advance HE
- Best research paper at the 29th Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses’ Association Conference - Rehabilitation Nursing: Evidence> Practice> Outcomes, Brisbane Australia, 14-15 October, 2019
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Project name |
Investigators |
Funding body |
Year |
Focus |
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What are the effectiveness measures of rehabilitation nursing? |
Fisher, M.J; Pryor, J.; Greenslade, R.; Davenport, A.; Hall Pullin, L.; Ryan, M.; Baker, .M.J.; & Potter, S.
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Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses' Association
$15,000 |
2025 |
Systematic Literature Review |
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Rainbow diversity and inclusivity LGBTQIA+ peer support program: a co-designed and co-produced participatory action research study. |
Baker, M. J.; Chan, K.; Best, E; & Harrison, C |
Metro North, Queensland Health
$30,000 |
2024 |
Participatory Action Research Study |
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Stories from Lived Experience Experts: Audiovisual narratives of recovery in people with mental illness |
Clarke, K; Field, P, Baker, M. J.; Palmer, C; Barr, N; Hamilton, A; Jona, C; & Brand, R. |
UniSC L&T Grant
$10,000 |
2023 |
Mixed-methods research |
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Experiences of gay male nurses in rehabilitation: a qualitative case study |
Baker, M; Pryor, J; & Fisher, M. |
Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses’ Association |
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Qualitative research |
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Co-design of a self-management education programme for adults with Multiple Sclerosis experiencing bowel problems. |
Woodward, S. (Co-applicant), Sooriah, S. (Co-applicant & PhD candidate), Czuber-Dochan, W. (Co-applicant), Baker, M.J. (Co-applicant) |
$205,984 |
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PhD student study funded by MS Society, UK |
Research areas
- rehabilitation nursing practice
- gender theory and relations
- mental health nursing practice
- nursing leadership and workforce development
- student experience and engagement
- Baker, M. J., Dickinson, T., Oshadiya, M., Monaghan, C., & Quinn, B. (2025). Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: exploring United Kingdom nursing student perspectives through metaphor: a service evaluation project. Journal of the American Nurses Association - New York, 4(1), ep12367.
- Potter, S., & Baker, M. J. (2025). Subacute In The Home (SITH): a case study description of patient rehabilitation and geriatric evaluation and management care in their homes. Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses' Association, 27(1), 2-8. doi.org/10.33235/jarna.27.1.2-8
- Baker, M. J., New, A. M., Langduo, C., Potter, S., & Ryan, M. (2024). Guest editorial: Reflecting on the 33rd ARNA Annual Conference (2024. JARNA, 26(3), 2-4. doi.org/10.33235/jarna.26.3.2-4
- Baker, M. J. (2024). Guest Editorial: Looking back to move forward. Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses' Association, 26(2), 2-4. doi.org/10.33235/jarna.26.2.2-4
- Baker, M. J., Pryor, J., & Fisher, M. J. (2024). Strategies used by male nurses working in rehabilitation to manage the potential for misinterpretation: a grounded theory approach. Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses' Association, 26(2), 15-24. doi.org/10.33235/jarna.26.2.15-24
- Baker, M. J., Pryor, J., & Fisher, M. J. (2024). Grounded theory: The doing informed by the thinking. Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses' Association, 26(2), 5-14. doi.org/10.33235/jarna.26.2.5-14
- Baker, M. J., Usman, H., & Sookoo, S. (2024). Chapter 22: Practising safe and effective observation. In P. Callaghan, T. Dickinson, & A. Felton (Eds.), Mental Health Nursing Skills 2e. Oxford: OUP.
- Kim, J., & Baker, M. J. (2024). Evaluating the implementation of “Productive Ward: releasing time to care” in a rehabilitation and acute stroke unit: a quality improvement program. Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses' Association, 26(3), 5-13. doi.org/10.33235/jarna.26.3.5-13
- Baker, M. J., Fisher, M. J., & Pryor, J. (2023). Grounded theory: the thinking behind the doing. Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses' Association, 25(1), 14-17. doi:10.33235/jarna.25.1.14-17
- Baker, M. J., Fisher, M. J., & Pryor, J. (2023). Male nurse practice in inpatient rehabilitation. Finding a safe way: a grounded theory. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 143. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104506
- King, K., Baker, E., Baker, M.J. (2023). Clinical learning for pre-registration nursing students: a viva voce approach during COVID-19. British Journal of Nursing, 32 (5), 1-7. doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2023.32.5.260
- Otterwell, S., & Baker, M.J. (2022). Assessment and management of a person experiencing pain from pancreatic cancer ascites: a case study. British Journal of Nursing, 31(5), S16-S20. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2022.31.5.S16.
- Baker, M. J., Fisher, M. J., & Pryor, J. (2021). Potential for misinterpretation: An everyday problem male nurses encounter in inpatient rehabilitation. International Journal of Nursing Practice, e12985. doi.org/10.1111/ijn.12985
- Fraser, R. & Baker, M. J. (2020) Emergency nursing assessment and care in Crohn’s disease: a student case study of an osteoporosis-related hip fracture. Gastrointestinal Nursing, 18(9), 10-14. doi.org/10.12968/gasn.2020.18.9.28
- Baker, M. J., Pryor, J., & Fisher, M. J. (2019) Nursing practice in inpatient rehabilitation: A narrative review - Part 2. Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses' Association, 22(3): 27-30
- Baker, M. J., Pryor, J., & Fisher, M. J. (2019) Nursing practice in inpatient rehabilitation: A narrative review - Part 1. Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses' Association, 22(2), 7-21.
- Baker, M. J. (2019) Finding a safe way: a grounded theory of male nurse practice in inpatient rehabilitation. Journal of the Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses' Association, 22 (1), 28-28.
- Marshall, A., Roberts, S., Baker, M., Keijzers, G., Young, J., Stapelberg, C. & Crilly, J. (2016). Survey of research activity among multidisciplinary health professionals. Australian Health Review, 40(6), 667–673. doi.org/10.1071/AH15156
- Brown, C., Baker, M, Jessup, M., & Marshall, A. (2015) EN2RN – Transitioning to a new scope of practice. Contemporary Nurse, 50(2/3), 196-205. doi: 10.1080/10376178.2015.1111766
- Kemp, S. & Baker, M. (2013) Continuing Professional Development: nursing and education reflections. Nurse Education in Practice, 13(6), 541-545. doi: 10.1016/j.nepr.2013.04.009
- Baker, M. (2012) Education requirements for nurses working with people with complex neurological conditions: nurses’ perceptions. Nurse Education Today, 32(1), 71-77. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2011.01.011
- Baker, M. (2012). Guest Editorial. The Journal of Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses’ Association, 15(1), 2.
- Baker, M. & Bowker, E. (2011). Long-term Neurological Conditions: Suggestions for Nursing Practice. The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, London, UK. ISBN 0-978-0-9539760-5-8.
- Baker, M. (2011) Education requirements for nurses working with people with complex neurological conditions: relatives' perceptions. Nurse Education in Practice, 11(4), 268-272. doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2010.11.020
- Spring, J., Baker, M., Dauya, L., Ewemade, I., Marsh, N., Patel, P., Scott, A., Stoy, N., Turner, H., Viera, M. & Will, D. (2011) Gardening with Huntington’s disease clients – creating a programme of winter activities. Disability & Rehabilitation, 3(2), 159-164. doi: 10.3109/09638288.2010.487924
- Baker, M. & Hopley, R. (2011) Volunteering and complex neuro-disability services: why do people volunteer their time? British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing 7(1), 420-424. doi: 10.12968/bjnn.2011.7.1.420
- Baker, M., Payne, S., Stanley, C., Bowen, C., Webb, P., Daveson, B., Morrey, V. & O’Connor, M. (2010) Reflecting on the Long-term (Neurological) End-of-Life Conference. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 6(4), 188 -190. doi.org/10.12968/bjnn.2010.6.4.47797
- Baker, M. (2009) Providing care for adults with complex neurological disabilities. British Journal of Nursing, 18(17), 990-994. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2009.18.17.44158
- Baker, M., McLaren, S. & Crichton, N. (2009) A review of the literature on nursing in Huntington’s disease: A need for specialist knowledge. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 5(8), 360-366. doi.org/10.12968/bjnn.2009.5.8.43595
- Baker, M. & Shears, S. (2010) Addressing healthcare professionals’ knowledge about sexual health for people with acquired brain injury. Social Care & Neurodisability, 1(3), 4-12.
- Baker, M. & Kakora-Shiner N (2009) Long-term invasive mechanical ventilation for patients with neurological impairments. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 5(9): 409-415. doi.org/10.12968/bjnn.2009.5.9.44097
- Blumlein, D., Baker, M., Armah, S. & Parker, D. (2009) Huntington’s disease part 2: suggestions for practice. British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, 3(6): 272-276. doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2009.3.6.42787
- Baker, M. & Blumlein, D. (2009) Huntington’s disease part 1: what is it? British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, 3(5), 223 - 227. doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2009.3.5.42363
- Baker, M. (2009) Abstract: Exploring nurses’ education requirements in caring for people with complex neurological conditions: The 4th National Neuroscience Nursing Conference, Regent’s College, London, 12 May 2009. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing 5(7), 26-30.
- Baker, M. (2009) Abstract: Our views on the education requirements for nurses working with complex neurological conditions: Nurses’ perspectives: The 4th National Neuroscience Nursing Conference, Regent’s College, London, 12 May 2009. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing 5(7), 26-30.
- Baker, M., Bowker, E., McLean, S. & Monkman, D. (2009) Training excellence in the independent sector. British Journal of Health Care Management, 15(6): 218-223. doi.org/10.12968/bjhc.2009.15.7.43200
- Magee, W. & Baker, M. (2009) Acquired Brain Injury: the interface of music therapy and nursing. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 5(4), 150-56.
- Duport, S., Worsley, A., Twiston-Davies, R., Broadhurst, L., Hopkins, C., Daveson, B., Soeterik, S., Crawford, S., Gale, E., Scott, A., Baker, M., Finch, H., Salanio, D., Cabungcal, J., Dauya, L. & Ojuluwayo, R. (2008) Analysis of falls of patients in the later stages of Huntingdon's disease in a specialist unit. Journal of Neurological Neurosurgery Psychiatry, 79 (Supplement 1), A16.
- Fenech A & Baker, M. (2008) Casual leisure and the sensory diet: a concept for improving quality of life in neuropalliative conditions. NeuroRehabilitation, 23(4), 369-376.
- Bowker, E., Baker, M., Mills, H., Bañares, L., & Ashforth, P. (2007) Independent sector nursing: dispelling the myths. Nursing Management 14(5):14-19.
Mark Baker’s specialist areas of knowledge include rehabilitation nursing practice, mental health nursing practice, end of life care, and qualitative research methods.