A/Prof. Danielle Hitch

STAFF PROFILE

Position

Associate Professor

Faculty

Faculty of Health

Department

School of Health & Social Dev

Campus

Geelong Waterfront Campus

Qualifications

Master of Health Economics, Deakin University, 2021
Graduate Certificate of Science Communication, Australian National University, 2020
Graduate Certificate of Higher Education Learning and Teaching, Deakin University, 2016
Doctor of Philosophy, Deakin University, 2014
Master of Arts, Swinburne Univ. of Technology, 2008
Master of Science, University of Plymouth, 2006

Contact

dani.hitch@deakin.edu.au
+61 3 522 78642

Biography

Dr. Hitch qualified as an occupational therapist from LaTrobe University in 1998, and has worked in both Australia and the United Kingdom. During her clinical career, she has worked in a range of mental health settings, and also in private practice. 

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Research interests

Mental health and wellbeing (particularly mood disorders and psychosis)

Occupation and occupational therapy

Knowledge translation / brokerage in allied health

Fieldwork Education

Pan Occupational Paradigm


 

Affiliations

1996 - Present OT Australia (Victoria)



2011 Present Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association Inc.



1999 - 2009 British Association of Occupational Therapy

Teaching interests

Inclusive teaching practices

Supervision of Honours students


 

Knowledge areas

Occupational Therapy

Mental Health

Knowledge Translation / Implementation Science 

Conferences

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Awards

December 2016 - Allied Health Fellowship, Melbourne Health 

September 2016 - Yulgibar Post Doctoral Excellence Award

December 2015 - Special Commendation for Research Excellence (School of Health and Social Development) 

November 2015 - Smart Geelong Early Career Innovator Award

April 2013 - OT Australia Victoria Research Grant

October 2012 - Smart Geelong Awards (Living with a Disability and Commendation)

May 2012 - Deakin University Vice-Chancellors Award for Excellent Contribution to Equity and Diversity

May 2011 - Deakin University Faculty of Health Award for Innovation

December 2010 - Deakin University School of Health and Social Development Award for Excellence in Teaching

April 2007 - OT Australia Research or Quality Improvement Project Grant


January 2005 - HSA Charitable Fund Major Scholarship
 

Publications

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2024

Role of occupational therapy in person‐centred dementia care: Exploring family member and clinician perceptions

Kieva Richards, Nicole Mills, Danielle Hitch

(2024), pp. 1-8, Australasian Journal on Ageing, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Co-designing resources for rehabilitation via telehealth for people with moderate to severe disability post stroke.

Catherine Said, Emily Ramage, Cassie McDonald, Erin Bicknell, Danielle Hitch, Natalie Fini, Kelly Bower, Elizabeth Lynch, Adam Vogel, Kevin English, Gary McKay, Coralie English

(2024), pp. 1-29, Physiotherapy, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article
2023

Promoting equity by illuminating academic roles and identities in teaching students from diverse backgrounds

J Ryan, J Ryan, S Goldingay, S Goldingay, S Macfarlane, S Macfarlane, D Hitch, D Hitch

(2023), Vol. 28, pp. 699-716, Teaching in Higher Education, C1

journal article

Beyond the case numbers: Social determinants and contextual factors in patient narratives of recovery from COVID-19

Danielle Hitch, Elle Defein, Melanie Lloyd, Bodil Rasmussen, Kimberley Haines, Eleanor Garnys, Western Health COVID-19 Recovery Collaboration

(2023), Vol. 47, pp. 1-7, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Post-acute COVID-19 condition (PACC): a perspective on collaborative Australian research imperatives and primary health models of care

Emma Tippett, Danielle Hitch, Louis Irving, David Watters

(2023), Vol. 29, pp. 293-295, Australian Journal of Primary Health, Melbourne, Vic., C1

journal article

Evaluating universal design of built environments: an empirical study of stakeholder practice and perceptions

V Watchorn, D Hitch, R Tucker, P Frawley, K Aedy, C Grant

(2023), Vol. 38, pp. 1491-1510, Journal of Housing and the Built Environment, Berlin, Germany, C1

journal article

Are two occupational therapists better than one? Occupational therapists' perspectives of intra‐disciplinary practice within community health

Melissa Evans, Haylee Lane, Danielle Hitch, Victoria Tull, Genevieve Pepin

(2023), pp. 1-12, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Artificial Intelligence Augmented Qualitative Analysis: The Way of the Future?

Danielle Hitch, Danielle Hitch

(2023), pp. 1-12, Qualitative Health Research, Thousand Oaks, CA., C1

journal article

Translating research into rural health practice: a qualitative study of perceived capability building needs

Olivia King, Alesha Sayner, Alison Beauchamp, Danielle Hitch, Drew Aras, Anna Wong Shee

(2023), Rural and Remote Health, Townsville, Qld., C1

journal article

Bikes for all: How customised bicycles impact participation in sport and recreation

Sally Logan, Valerie Watchorn, Kate Anderson, Danielle Hitch, Pearse Fay, Joanne Watson, Dion Williams, Stephanie Sorraghan

(2023), Vol. 70, pp. 57-58, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Co-design in the context of universal design: An Australian case study exploring the role of people with disabilities in the design of public buildings

Valerie Watchorn, Richard Tucker, Danielle Hitch, Patsie Frawley

(2023), pp. 1-22, Design Journal, London, Eng, C1

journal article

Worsening psychological wellbeing of Australian hospital clinical staff during three waves of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

S Holton, B Rasmussen, S Crowe, M Trueman, A Dabscheck, S Booth, D Hitch, C Said, K Haines, K Wynter

(2023), Vol. 47, pp. 641-651, Australian Health Review, C1

journal article

Research translation mentoring for emerging clinician researchers in rural and regional health settings: a qualitative study

O King, A Sayner, A Beauchamp, E West, D Aras, D Hitch, A Wong Shee

(2023), Vol. 23, BMC Medical Education, C1

journal article
2022

Implementing a standardised perioperative nutrition care pathway in upper gastrointestinal cancer surgery: A mixed-methods analysis of implementation using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research

Irene Defteros, Danielle Hitch, Sally Butzkueven, Vanessa Carter, Kate Fetterplace, Kate Fox, Aurora Ottaway, Kathryn Pierce, Belinda Steer, Jessie Varghese, Nicole Kiss, Justin Yeung

(2022), Vol. 22, pp. 1-15, BMC Health Services Research, London, Eng., C1

journal article

"Are we opening a can of worms?": Community-based occupational therapists' experiences working with clients with unexpected mental health issues

Olivia King, Kate Ingwersen, Brooke Bufton, Danielle Hitch, Brodie Dupre, Melita Harding, Catherine Mayhew, Sarah van de Ven

(2022), Vol. 30, pp. e2638-e2647, Health and Social Care in the Community, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Development of an evidence-informed education package for occupational therapists for palliative and end of life care: promoting occupational justice

K Kessner, K Kessner, D Hitch, D Hitch

(2022), Vol. 30, Brazilian Journal of Occupational Therapy, C1

journal article

Patient preferences using telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic in four Victorian tertiary hospital services

B Rasmussen, R Perry, M Hickey, X Hua, Z Wong, L Guy, D Hitch, H Hiscock, K Dalziel, N Winter, A Maier

(2022), Vol. 52, pp. 763-769, Internal Medicine Journal, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Hospital clinicians' psychosocial well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: Longitudinal study

K Wynter, S Holton, M Trueman, S Bruce, S Sweeney, S Crowe, A Dabscheck, P Eleftheriou, S Booth, D Hitch, C Said, K Haines, B Rasmussen

(2022), Vol. 72, pp. 215-224, Occupational Medicine, Oxford, Eng., C1

journal article

Implementation of a standardised perioperative nutrition care pathway in upper gastrointestinal cancer surgery: A multisite pilot study

Irene Deftereos, Danielle Hitch, Sally Butzkueven, Vanessa Carter, Janan Arslan, Kate Fetterplace, Kate Fox, Aurora Ottaway, Kathryn Pierce, Belinda Steer, Jessie Varghese, Nicole Kiss, Justin Yeung

(2022), pp. 1-14, Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, London, Eng., C1

journal article

The Pathways to Participation (P2P) Program: A Pilot Outcomes Study

D Hitch, L Vernon, R Collins, C Dun, S Palexas, K Lhuede

(2022), Vol. 19, pp. 1-12, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Basel, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Implementing specialised vestibular physiotherapy in an emergency department: A process evaluation

Kelvin Ip, Melanie Lloyd, Allison Luscombe, Danielle Hitch

(2022), Vol. 3, pp. 1-11, Implementation Science Communications, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Worsening general health and psychosocial wellbeing of Australian hospital allied health practitioners during the COVID-19 pandemic

Danielle Hitch, Sarah Booth, Karen Wynter, Catherine Said, Kimberley Haines, Bodil Rasmussen, Sara Holton

(2022), Australian Health Review, Melbourne, Vic., C1

journal article

The lived experience of patients with obesity at a metropolitan public health setting

F Pazsa, C Said, K Haines, E Silburn, M Shackell, D Hitch

(2022), Vol. 22, BMC Health Services Research, England, C1

journal article
2021

An integrated literature review of the current discourse around universal design in the built environment-is occupation the missing link?

V Watchorn, D Hitch, C Grant, R Tucker, K Aedy, S Ang, P Frawley

(2021), Vol. 43, pp. 1-12, Disability and Rehabilitation, England, C1

journal article

Setting up an exercise physiology clinic in youth mental health: staff and student perspectives

G Woodhead, D Hitch, J Watson, K Bolton, D Albiston, E Killackey

(2021), Vol. 19, pp. 4-16, Advances in Mental Health, C1

journal article

Doing, being, becoming and belonging at the heart of occupational therapy: An analysis of theoretical ways of knowing

D Hitch, G Pepin

(2021), Vol. 28, pp. 13-25, Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, England, C1

journal article

Identification, management and care of refugee patients at a metropolitan public health service: a healthcare worker perspective

A Novak, D Hitch, L Bongiovanni, A Mucic

(2021), Vol. 45, pp. 338-343, Australian Health Review, Sydney, NSW, C1

journal article

Psychological well-being of Australian hospital clinical staff during the COVID-19 pandemic

S Holton, K Wynter, M Trueman, S Bruce, S Sweeney, S Crowe, A Dabscheck, P Eleftheriou, S Booth, D Hitch, C Said, K Haines, B Rasmussen

(2021), Vol. 45, pp. 297-305, Australian Health Review, Australia, C1

journal article

Activity participation patterns of community mental health consumers

C Jennings, K Lhuede, G Bradley, G Pepin, D Hitch

(2021), Vol. 84, pp. 561-570, British Journal of Occupational Therapy, C1

journal article

Perceptions of current occupational therapy practice with older adults experiencing delirium

C Strecker, D Hitch

(2021), Vol. 40, pp. e190-e198, Australasian Journal on Ageing, Australia, C1

journal article

Evaluating a multidimensional strategy to improve the professional self-care of occupational therapists working with people with life limiting illness

C Apostol, K Cranwell, D Hitch

(2021), Vol. 20, BMC Palliative Care, England, C1

journal article

Perceptions of clinical leaders and managers of inpatients with obesity in an Australian public health service

A Qvist, F Pazsa, D Hitch

(2021), Vol. 5, pp. 1-14, Journal of Hospital Management and Health Policy, Hong Kong, China, C1

journal article

Harmonizing evidence-based practice, implementation context, and implementation strategies with user-centered design: a case example in young adult cancer care

Emily Haines, Alex Dopp, Aaron Lyon, Holly Witteman, Miriam Bender, Gratianne Vaisson, Danielle Hitch, Sarah Birken

(2021), Vol. 2, pp. 1-16, Implementation Science Communications, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Student perspectives on factors that influence the implementation of evidence-based practice in occupational therapy

D Hitch, K Nicola-Richmond, K Richards, R Stefaniak

(2021), Vol. 19, pp. 409-418, JBI evidence implementation, United States, C1

journal article

Early Career Programs for Mental Health Occupational Therapists: A survey of current practice

Frances Foster, Sarah Palexas, Danielle Hitch

(2021), Vol. 69, pp. 255-264, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the work and personal lives of Australian hospital clinical staff

S Holton, K Wynter, M Trueman, S Bruce, S Sweeney, S Crowe, A Dabscheck, P Eleftheriou, S Booth, D Hitch, C Said, K Haines, B Rasmussen

(2021), Vol. 45, pp. 656-666, Australian Health Review, Australia, C1

journal article
2020

Teacher educators and the pedagogical and curriculum complexity of Teach For All in Australia

Julianne Moss, Trevor Mccandless, Bernadette Walker-Gibbs, Mary Dixon, Danielle Hitch, Kate Johnstone, Jill Loughlin

(2020), pp. 1-24, Examining Teach For All: International Perspectives on a Growing Global Network, London, Eng., B1

book chapter

An evaluation of a sensory room within an adult mental health rehabilitation unit

Emma Dorn, Danielle Hitch, Christopher Stevenson

(2020), Vol. 36, pp. 105-118, Occupational therapy in mental health, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

Engaging patients and families in communication across transitions of care: An integrative review

T Bucknall, A Hutchinson, M Botti, L McTier, H Rawson, D Hitch, N Hewitt, R Digby, M Fossum, A McMurray, A Marshall, B Gillespie, W Chaboyer

(2020), Vol. 103, pp. 1104-1117, Patient Education and Counseling, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Reflective practice facilitation within occupational therapy supervision processes: A mixed method study

L Guy, K Cranwell, D Hitch, C McKinstry

(2020), Vol. 67, pp. 320-329, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Australia, C1

journal article

Sensory modulation in mental health practice

Danielle Hitch, Claire Wilson, Alexandra Hillman

(2020), pp. 1-7, Mental Health Practice, Harrow, Eng., C1

journal article

Occupational therapy driver assessments with mental health consumers: A mixed-methods study

C Dun, J Swan, D Hitch, V Vlachou

(2020), Vol. 67, pp. 330-340, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Perceptions of leadership styles in occupational therapy practice

Danielle Hitch, Kate Lhuede, Susan Giles, Robyn Low, Kathryn Cranwell, Rachel Stefaniak

(2020), Vol. 33, pp. 295-306, Leadership in Health Services, Bingley, Eng., C1

journal article

Costs and length of stay associated with early supported discharge for moderate and severe stroke survivors: Costs & LOS for ESD

S Neale, K Leach, S Steinfort, D Hitch

(2020), Vol. 29, Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, United States, C1

journal article

Evaluating the implementation of an early supported discharge (ESD) program for stroke survivors: A mixed methods longitudinal case study

D Hitch, K Leech, S Neale, A Malcolm

(2020), Vol. 15, PLoS ONE, United States, C1

journal article

Clinical outcomes for moderate and severe stroke survivors receiving early supported discharge: A quasi-experimental cohort study

K Leach, S Neale, S Steinfort, D Hitch

(2020), Vol. 83, pp. 680-689, British Journal of Occupational Therapy, C1

journal article

Clinical leadership and management perceptions of inpatients with obesity: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

D Hitch, F Pazsa, A Qvist

(2020), Vol. 17, pp. 1-13, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Switzerland, C1

journal article
2019

The transition to higher education: applying Universal Design for Learning to support student success

D Hitch, Petra Brown, Susie Macfarlane, Janet Watson, Mary Dracup, Kate Anderson

(2019), pp. 84-100, Transforming higher education through universal design for learning: an international perspective, Abingdon, Eng., B1

book chapter

Evaluating a wayfinding video

N Shaw, D Hitch, N Lyons, K Alharthi, B Grant, B Laupert

(2019), Vol. 16, pp. 226-231, Clinical Teacher, England, C1

journal article

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) preparing occupational therapy undergraduates for practice education: a novel application of a proven educational intervention

Helen Larkin, Danielle Hitch

(2019), Vol. 66, pp. 100-109, Australian occupational therapy journal, Chichester, Eng., C1

journal article

The capacity of the BATCH as a predictive tool for discharge planning for people with neuropsychiatric disorders

K Miller, S Mancuso, M Tacey, M Walterfang, D Velakoulis, D Hitch

(2019), Vol. 66, pp. 193-200, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Australia, C1

journal article

Evaluating the Benefits and Challenges of Owning a Pet Dog at a Residential Psychiatric Rehabilitation Facility From the Perspective of Staff and Clients

J Rothschild, P Maroney, D Hitch

(2019), Vol. 35, pp. 92-107, Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, C1

journal article

Longitudinal evaluation of a knowledge translation role in occupational therapy

D Hitch, K Lhuede, L Vernon, G Pepin, K Stagnitti

(2019), Vol. 19, BMC Health Services Research, England, C1

journal article

Cortisol Responsivity to Social Play in Children with Autism: A Systematic Review

K Alagendran, D Hitch, C Wadley, K Stagnitti

(2019), Vol. 12, pp. 427-443, Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, and Early Intervention, C1

journal article

Development of the translating allied health knowledge (TAHK) framework

Danielle Hitch, Genevieve Pepin, Kate Lhuede, Sue Rowan, Susan Giles

(2019), Vol. 8, pp. 412-423, International journal of health policy and management, Kerman, Iran, C1

journal article

Accessible & Inclusive Geelong Feasibility Study

Richard Tucker, David Kelly, Patsie Frawley, Louise Johnson, Kevin Murfitt, Fiona Andrews, Andrew Brown, Claire Henderson-Wilson, Ursula De Jong, Valerie Watchorn, Alexandra Gartrell, Kathryn Aedy, Susan Ang, Susan Balandin, Catherine Bennett, Danielle Hitch, David Jones, Erin Wilson

(2019), Geelong, Vic, A6

research report/technical paper
2018

Pilot study of client outcomes from exercise physiology in a youth mental health service

G Woodhead, D Hitch, K Bolton, D Albiston, E Killackey

(2018), Vol. 12, pp. 734-739, Early Intervention in Psychiatry, Australia, C1

journal article

The pan occupational paradigm: development and key concepts

D Hitch, G Pepin, K Stagnitti

(2018), Vol. 25, pp. 27-34, Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, England, C1

journal article

Professional development for sessional staff in higher education: a review of current evidence

D Hitch, P Mahoney, S Macfarlane

(2018), Vol. 37, pp. 285-300, Higher education research and development, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Connections, communication and collaboration in healthcare's complex adaptive systems: Comment on "using complexity and network concepts to inform healthcare knowledge translation"

T Bucknall, D Hitch

(2018), Vol. 7, pp. 556-559, International Journal of Health Policy and Management, Iran, C1

journal article

Experiences and perceptions of facilitators of the WORKS

J Curtin, D Hitch

(2018), Vol. 59, pp. 607-616, Work, Netherlands, C1

journal article

Meaningful occupation with iPads: experiences of residents and staff in an older person's mental health setting

Jodie Swan, Danielle Hitch, Ruth Pattison, Angela Mazur, Samantha Loi, Alissa Westphal, Kate Bolton

(2018), Vol. 81, pp. 649-656, British journal of occupational therapy, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Evaluating universal design in built environments - a scoping project

Valerie Watchorn, Cathryn Grant, Richard Tucker, Danielle Hitch, Patsie Frawley, Susan Ang, Kathryn Aedy, Apeksha Gohil

(2018), Vol. 256, pp. 689-695, UDHEIT2018 : Transforming our World Through Design, Diversity and Education : Proceedings of the Universal Design and Higher Education in Transformation Congress, Dublin, Ireland, E1

conference
2017

Perceptions of fieldwork in occupational therapy

K Ingwersen, N Lyons, D Hitch

(2017), Vol. 14, pp. 55-59, Clinical teacher, London, Eng., C1

journal article

What factors contribute to failure of fieldwork placement? Perspectives of supervisors and university fieldwork educators

K Nicola-Richmond, B Butterworth, D Hitch

(2017), Vol. 73, pp. 117-124, World Federation of Occupational Therapists bulletin, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Instructional practices for evidence-based practice with pre-registration allied health students: a review of recent research and developments

D Hitch, K Nicola-Richmond

(2017), Vol. 22, pp. 1031-1045, Advances in Health Sciences Education, Netherlands, C1

journal article

Australian social work academics' perceptions of their teaching roles within higher education

S Goldingay, G Lamaro Haintz, J Ryan, D Hitch, S Macfarlane

(2017), Vol. 36, pp. 975-988, Higher Education Research and Development, C1

journal article

Patient and therapist experiences of the saeboFlex: A pilot study

L Andriske, D Verikios, D Hitch

(2017), Vol. 2017, Occupational Therapy International, England, C1

journal article

Keeping occupation front and centre to address the challenges of transcending the individual

D Hitch

(2017), Vol. 24, pp. 494-509, Journal of Occupational Science, C1

journal article

An evaluation of a vocational group for people with mental health problems based on The WORKS framework

D Hitch, J Robertson, H Ochoteco, F McNeill, A Williams, K Lhuede, A Baini, A Hillman, E Fossey

(2017), Vol. 80, pp. 717-725, British Journal of Occupational Therapy, C1-1

journal article

Use of touchscreen tablet technology by people with dementia in homes: a scoping review

Danielle Hitch, Jodie Swan, Ruth Pattison, Rachel Stefaniak

(2017), Vol. 4, pp. 1-4, Journal of rehabilitation and assistive technologies engineering, London, Eng., C1

journal article
2016

Attitudes of mental health occupational therapists toward evidence-based practice

D Hitch

(2016), Vol. 83, pp. 27-32, Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, United States, C1

journal article

Does universal design education impact on the attitudes of architecture students towards people with a disability?

D Hitch, K Dell, H Larkin

(2016), Vol. 16, pp. 26-48, Journal of accessibility and design for all, Catalunya, Spain, C1

journal article

Occupational therapy in forensic psychiatry: Recent developments in our understandings (2007-2013)

D Hitch, Q Hii, I Davey

(2016), Vol. 79, pp. 197-205, British Journal of Occupational Therapy, C1

journal article

Achieving occupational goals with the TAPit: a case study

D Verikios, D Hitch, L Andriske

(2016), Vol. 23, pp. 189-196, International journal of therapy and rehabilitation, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Transforming roles to support student development of academic literacies: a reflection on one team's experience

S Goldingay, D Hitch, A Carrington, S Nipperess, V Rosario

(2016), Vol. 17, pp. 334-346, Reflective practice, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

Educating Mental Health Clinicians About Sensory Modulation to Enhance Clinical Practice in a Youth Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit: A Feasibility Study

J Blackburn, B McKenna, B Jackson, D Hitch, J Benitez, C McLennan, T Furness

(2016), Vol. 37, pp. 517-525, Issues in Mental Health Nursing, England, C1-1

journal article

Reflections on a yearly camp at an adult mental health rehabilitation unit

E Dorn, D Hitch

(2016), Vol. 19, pp. 33-37, Mental health practice, Harrow, Eng., C1

journal article

Students' Attitudes to Universal Design in Architecture Education

H Larkin, K Dell, D Hitch

(2016), Vol. 7, pp. 18-34, Journal of Social Inclusion, C1

journal article

Evaluating the Sunrise program: A social support group for women living with a disability or caring for a person living with a disability,

D Hitch, G Pepin

(2016), Wyndham, Vic., A6

research report/technical paper
2015

Occupational therapy with people with depression: using nominal group technique to collate clinician opinion

D Hitch, M Taylor, G Pepin

(2015), Vol. 22, pp. 216-225, Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Occupational therapists' experiences of career progression following promotion

H Nelson, S Giles, H McInnes, D Hitch

(2015), Vol. 62, pp. 401-409, Australian occupational therapy journal, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Working with policy and regulatory factors to implement universal design in the built environment: the Australian experience

H Larkin, D Hitch, V Watchorn, S Ang

(2015), Vol. 12, pp. 8157-8171, International journal of environmental research and public health, Basel, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Evidence for mental health occupational therapy: trends in the first decade of the new millenium (200-2013)

D Hitch, G Pepin, K Stagnitti

(2015), Vol. 5, pp. 1-12, SAGE open, Thousand Oaks, Calif., C1

journal article

The impact of leisure participation on mental health for older people with depression: a systematic review

D Hitch, K Wright, G Pepin

(2015), Vol. 33, pp. 336-345, Physical and occupational therapy in geriatrics, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Supporting safe driving practices among consumers of mental health services: guidelines for assessment

C Dun, B Bull, D Hitch, K Lhuede, V Vlachou, J Swan

(2015), Vol. 66, pp. 536-538, Psychiatric services, Washington, D.C., C1-1

journal article

Research priorities in mental health occupational therapy: a study of clinician perspectives

D Hitch, K Lhuede

(2015), Vol. 62, pp. 326-332, Australian occupational therapy journal, Chichester, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Inclusive pedagogy in Australian universities: a review of current policies and professional development activities

D Hitch, S Macfarlane, C Nihill

(2015), Vol. 6, pp. 135-145, International journal of the first year in higher education, Brisbane, Qld., C1

journal article
2014

The development of inquiry methods in mental health occupational therapy: looking to the past to inform the future

D Hitch, G Pepin, K Stagnitti

(2014), pp. 135-192, Advances in occupational therapy research, Hauppage, N.Y., B1

book chapter

'The university didn't actually tell us this is what you have to do': Social inclusion through embedding of academic skills in first year professional courses

S Goldingay, D Hitch, J Ryan, D Farrugia, N Hosken, G Lamaro, C Nihill, S Macfarlane

(2014), Vol. 5, pp. 43-53, International Journal of the First Year in Higher Education, Brisbane, Qld., C1

journal article

In the footsteps of Wilcock, part one : the evolution of doing, being, becoming, and belonging

D Hitch, G Pepin, K Stagnitti

(2014), Vol. 28, pp. 231-246, Occupational therapy In health care, New York, N. Y., C1

journal article

In the footsteps of Wilcock, part two: the interdependent nature of doing, being, becoming and belonging

D Hitch, G Pepin, K Stagnitti

(2014), Vol. 28, pp. 247-263, Occupational therapy In health care, New York, N. Y., C1

journal article

A case study of knowledge brokerage in occupational therapy

D Hitch, S Rowan, K Nicola-Richmond

(2014), Vol. 21, pp. 389-396, International journal of therapy and rehabilitation, England, London, C1

journal article

The Integrating Theory, Evidence and Action (ITEA) method: a procedure for helping practitioners translate theory and research into action

D Hitch, G Pepin, K Stagnitti

(2014), Vol. 77, pp. 592-600, British journal of occupational therapy, London, England, C1

journal article

Achieving eating independence in an acute stroke ward: Developing a collaborative care plan

J Payne, K Stagnitti, E Hooke, D Hitch

(2014), Vol. 22, pp. 111-117, International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, C1

journal article

Promoting participation through the universal design of built environments: making it happen

V Watchorn, H Larkin, D Hitch, S Ang

(2014), Vol. 5, pp. 65-88, Journal of social inclusion, Meadowbrook, Qld., C1

journal article
2013

Meeting the challenges of providing quality work integrated learning experiences for allied health: A case study

D Hitch, K Nicola-Richmond, H Larkin

(2013), pp. 267-290, Higher education : recent trends, emerging issues and future outlook, New York, NY, B1

book chapter

Strategies and effectiveness of teaching universal design in a cross-faculty setting

V Watchorn, H Larkin, S Ang, D Hitch

(2013), Vol. 18, pp. 477-490, Teaching in higher education, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Engagement in activities and occupations by people who have experienced psychosis : a metasynthesis of lived experience

D Hitch, G Pepin, K Stagnitti

(2013), Vol. 76, pp. 77-86, British journal of occupational therapy, London, England, C1

journal article

Readiness for interprofessional learning : a cross-faculty comparison between architecture and occupational therapy students

H Larkin, D Hitch, V Watchorn, S Ang, K Stagnitti

(2013), Vol. 27, pp. 413-419, Journal of interprofessional care, London, England, C1

journal article

Promoting health and wellbeing for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: an occupational perspective

D Hitch, N Lavasani, G Pepin, K Stagnitti

(2013), Vol. 11, pp. 1-10, Internet journal of allied health sciences and practice, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, C1

journal article
2012

Better access to mental health : mapping the evidence supporting participation in meaningful occupations

D Hitch

(2012), Vol. 10, pp. 181-189, Advances in mental health, Maleny, Qld., C1-1

journal article

Academic skills and beyond : a resource based approach to support student success in higher education

D Hitch, S Goldingay, N Hosken, G Lamaro, S Macfarlane, C Nihill, J Ryan, D Farrugia

(2012), Vol. 6, Journal of academic language and learning, Canberra, A.C.T., C1

journal article

Better access to mental health program : influence of mental health occupational therapy

M Kohn, D Hitch, K Stagnitti

(2012), Vol. 59, pp. 437-444, Australian occupational therapy, Richmond, Vic., C1

journal article

Evidence based guidelines to improve engagement and participation for people experiencing depression

D Hitch, M Taylor, G Pepin, K Stagnitti

(2012), Vol. 17, pp. 1-22, International journal of psychosocial rehabilitation, Norfolk, England, C1-1

journal article

A multidimensional framework for embedded academic skill development : transition pedagogy in social work

S Goldingay, S Macfarlane, D Hitch, N Hosken, G Lamaro, D Farrugia, C Nihill, J Ryan

(2012), Geelong, Vic., A6

research report/technical paper
2011

Community mobility in the context of universal design: inter-professional collaboration and education

Danielle Hitch, Helen Larkin, Valerie Watchorn, Susan Ang

(2011), Vol. 59, pp. 375-383, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, London, Eng., C1

journal article
2010

Enriching student experience and inter-professional learning of inclusive design with Second Life

S Ang, S Segrave, H Larkin, D Hitch, V Watchorn, H Elkadi, M McCracken, D Holt

(2010), pp. 1-8, ANZAScA 2010 : On the border : architectural science in theory & practice : Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference of the Architectural Science Association, Auckland, New Zealand, E1

conference
2009

Experiences of engagement in occupations and assertive outreach services

D Hitch

(2009), Vol. 72, pp. 482-490, British journal of occupational therapy, London, England, C1-1

journal article

A survey of occupational therapists providing services under the Better Access to Mental Health initiative

D Hitch

(2009), Vol. 8, pp. 1-10, Australian e-journal for the advancement of mental health, Adelaide, S. Aust., C1-1

journal article
2007

A review of the selection for occupational therapy outcome measures in a community mental health rehabilitation setting

D Hitch, T Hevern, M Cole, C Ferry

(2007), Vol. 54, pp. 221-224, Australian occupational therapy journal, Richmond, Vic., C1-1

journal article

Funded Projects at Deakin

Australian Competitive Grants

Exploring the lived experience of women from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities with Long COVID.

A/Prof Danielle Hitch

The Australian Health Research Alliance National Women¿s Health Research Translation and Impact Network

  • 2024: $9,949

Other Public Sector Funding

Vital Communities: Addressing social disadvantage Project: developing recommendations for medium and long-term strategic approaches and policy needs

Prof Richard Tucker, A/Prof Fiona Andrews, Dr Jerry Liang, A/Prof Danielle Hitch, A/Prof Lukar Thornton, Ms Rebecca Bartel

City of Greater Geelong

  • 2022: $10,000
  • 2021: $49,500

Occupational Therapy Joint Position Deakin-Western Health

A/Prof Danielle Hitch, Prof Genevieve Pepin

Western Health

  • 2023: $260,991

A mixed methods study to inform a co-designed evaluation and enhancements of Hospital in the Home (HITH) for young people accessing Eating Disorder Services in the Barwon South-West region.

Prof Genevieve Pepin, A/Prof Melissa O'Shea, A/Prof Danielle Hitch, Dr Tari Forrester-Bowling

Barwon Health

  • 2024: $13,000
  • 2023: $13,000

Industry and Other Funding

Building capacity amongst occupational therapy clinicians for EBP: The Super Moth Project

A/Prof Danielle Hitch

Occupational Therapy Australia Limited

  • 2013: $2,433

My Active Life Program Evaluation

Ms Valerie Watchorn, Dr Kate Anderson, A/Prof Danielle Hitch, Dr Joanne Watson, Mr Pearse Fay, Ms Sally Logan

Solve Disability Solutions Inc

  • 2023: $38,160
  • 2022: $300
  • 2021: $68,965

Mental Health Learning and Development Resources.

A/Prof Danielle Hitch, Mrs Rachel Knight, Prof Genevieve Pepin, A/Prof Kirk Reed

Occupational Therapy Australia Ltd

  • 2024: $4,974
  • 2023: $35,314

The impact of acute hospital environments on care for people with obesity: An explanation of cost effectiveness and lived experience.

A/Prof Danielle Hitch, Dr Jaithri Ananthapavan

Impact Obesity Ltd

  • 2023: $49,815

A mixed methods study to inform a co-designed evaluation and enhancements of Hospital in the Home (HITH) for young people accessing Eating Disorder Services in the Barwon South-West region.

Prof Genevieve Pepin, A/Prof Melissa O'Shea, A/Prof Danielle Hitch, Dr Tari Forrester-Bowling

Western Alliance

  • 2023: $15,000

Supervisions

Associate Supervisor
2023

Jessica Campbell

Thesis entitled: The Lived Experience of Compound Carers in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne: A Qualitative Approach

Master of Applied Science (Health & Social Development), School of Health and Social Development

2019

Julia Mason

Thesis entitled: Occupational Therapists' Practice with Complex Trauma: A Profile and Perspectives

Master of Applied Science (Health & Social Development), School of Health and Social Development