A/Prof. Harriet Koorts

STAFF PROFILE

Position

Associate Professor

Faculty

Faculty of Health

Department

School of Exer & Nutr Sciences

Campus

Melbourne Burwood Campus

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Bath, 2012
Master of Science in Health Psychology, University of Bath, 2007
Bachelor of Science (Psychology), University of Bath, 2005

Contact

Biography

Dr Koorts is a Senior Research Fellow / Implementation Scientist in the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN). Dr Koorts’ research focuses on the implementation and scale-up of public health interventions at a population level.

Over the past 10 years, Dr Koorts has held multiple positions requiring the use of her skills in program implementation, evaluation and evidence translation to conduct research and inform the commissioning of health promotion programs and delivery of clinical health services. She has demonstrable experience of implementation research and the practical application of programs in practice. 

She is currently a CI on 2x NHMRC Partnership Project Grants and 1x NHMRC Project Grant to evaluate the implementation and scalability of the Transform-Us! and InFANT programs, and potential scalability of an mHealth intervention targeting parents in Victoria.

She is also the Principal Investigator on a study investigating the mechanisms underpinning successfully ‘scaled up’ state and nationally delivered physical activity and nutrition interventions in Australia.

Internationally, Dr Koorts co-founded and co-chaired (2016-2019) the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) special interest group 'Implementation and Scalability'. She is currently a member of the US Society for Implementation Research Collaboration (SIRC) New Investigator Network of Expertise.

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Affiliations

Australasian Society for Physical Activity (ASPA)

Society for Implementation Research Collaboration (SIRC)

International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA)

Knowledge areas

Implementation science

Physical activity

Public Health

Translation

Evaluation

Systems approaches

Projects

1. National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) MRFF (APP1199608): TeleFFIT - A personalized, telehealth exercise and lifestyle risk factor management program to reduce falls and fracture risk in older adults: A 12-month hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial. Role: Chief Investigator

2. National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Partnership Project Grant (APP1161223): Evaluating real-world implementation of an evidence-based program addressing lifestyle behaviours from the start of life. Role: Chief Investigator

3.National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas Grant (APP1162980): Maximising health trajectories through enhancement of movement behaviours from early life. Role: Chief Investigator

4.World Health Organization: WHO School physical activity and promotion guide and toolkit. Role: Chief Investigator

5. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): A Systems dynamics approach to modelling physical activity (active recreation). Role: Principal Investigator

6. Project Grant, Faculty of Health ResAarch Capacity Building Grant ScHeme (HAtCH), Deakin University: Scaling-up physical activity and nutrition interventions: What works? Role: Principal Investigator

7. Project Grant, Research for Educational Impact (REDI) 2017 Industry Collaboration Development Grant, Deakin University: Evaluating the feasibility and impact of incorporating movement integration strategies into Undergraduate pre-service teacher training. Role: Chief Investigator

8. National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Partnership Project Grant (APP1115708). Scalability of Transform-Us! to reduce children's sitting and promote physical activity. Role: Chief Investigator

Publications

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2024

Prevalence of toddlers meeting 24-hour movement guidelines and associations with parental perceptions and practices

E Rivera, K Hesketh, L Orellana, R Taylor, V Carson, J Nicholson, L Barnett, M Löf, H Koorts, D Becker, B Galland, J Salmon, K Downing

(2024), pp. S1440-2440(23)00520-0-, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Australia, C1

journal article

Effectiveness of Intervention Strategies to Increase Adolescents' Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Time in Secondary School Settings, Including Factors Related to Implementation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

A Contardo Ayala, K Parker, E Mazzoli, N Lander, N Ridgers, A Timperio, D Lubans, G Abbott, H Koorts, J Salmon

(2024), Vol. 10, pp. 1-20, Sports Medicine - Open, Berlin, Germany, C1

journal article

Systems approaches to scaling up: a systematic review and narrative synthesis of evidence for physical activity and other behavioural non-communicable disease risk factors

Harriet Koorts, Jiani Ma, Christopher Swain, Harry Rutter, Jo Salmon, Kristy Bolton

(2024), Vol. 21, pp. 1-33, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, London, Eng., C1

journal article
2023

Factors relating to sustainability and scalability of the 'Food, Move, Sleep (FOMOS) for Postnatal Mental Health' program: Qualitative perspectives from key stakeholders across Australia

M Teychenne, M Apostolopoulos, M France-Ratcliffe, E Chua, S Hall, R Opie, S Blunden, M Duncan, E Olander, H Koorts

(2023), Health Promotion Journal of Australia, C1

journal article

Scaling up a school-based intervention to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in children: Protocol for the TransformUs hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial

H Koorts, A Timperio, C Lonsdale, N Ridgers, D Lubans, J Della Gatta, A Bauman, A Telford, L Barnett, K Lamb, N Lander, S Lai, T Sanders, L Arundell, H Brown, K Wilhite, J Salmon

(2023), Vol. 13, BMJ Open, C1

journal article

What keeps FLAME lit? Comparing two modes of implementation of a physical education-based intervention to improve motor competence among Irish adolescents

J Ma, W O’Brien, D Lester, E Eyre, N Lander, H Koorts, L Barnett, M Duncan

(2023), pp. 1-17, Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, London, Eng., C1

journal article
2022

A qualitative study of school leader experiences adopting and implementing a whole of school physical activity and sedentary behaviour programme: Transform-Us!

S Cassar, J Salmon, A Timperio, S Koch, H Koorts

(2022), Vol. 122, pp. 267-285, Health Education, C1

journal article

Planning implementation and scale-up of physical activity interventions for people with walking difficulties: study protocol for the process evaluation of the ComeBACK trial

S Wong, L Hassett, H Koorts, A Grunseit, A Tong, A Tiedemann, C Greaves, A Haynes, A Milat, L Harvey, N Taylor, R Hinman, M Pinherio, M Jennings, D Treacy, S O’Rourke, C West, E Ramsay, C Kirkham, C Morris, C Sherrington

(2022), Vol. 23, pp. 1-14, Trials, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Complexities and Context of Scaling Up: A Qualitative Study of Stakeholder Perspectives of Scaling Physical Activity and Nutrition Interventions in Australia

H Koorts, J Maple, E Eakin, M Lawrence, J Salmon

(2022), Vol. 18, pp. 1-16, Frontiers in Public Health, Lausanne, Switzerland, C1

journal article

A systems thinking approach to understanding youth active recreation

H Koorts, P Salmon, C Swain, S Cassar, D Strickland, J Salmon

(2022), Vol. 19, pp. 1-19, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Is level of implementation linked with intervention outcomes? Process evaluation of the TransformUs intervention to increase children's physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour

H Koorts, A Timperio, G Abbott, L Arundell, N Ridgers, E Cerin, H Brown, R Daly, D Dunstan, C Hume, M Chinapaw, M Moodie, K Hesketh, J Salmon

(2022), Vol. 19, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Tensions and Paradoxes of Scaling Up: A Critical Reflection on Physical Activity Promotion

H Koorts, A Bauman, N Edwards, W Bellew, W Brown, M Duncan, D Lubans, A Milat, P Morgan, N Nathan, A Searles, K Lee, R Plotnikoff

(2022), Vol. 19, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Switzerland, C1

journal article
2021

Mechanisms of scaling up: combining a realist perspective and systems analysis to understand successfully scaled interventions

H Koorts, S Cassar, J Salmon, M Lawrence, P Salmon, H Dorling

(2021), Vol. 18, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article
2020

What hinders and helps academics to conduct Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) research in the field of nutrition and physical activity? An international perspective

H Koorts, P Naylor, R Laws, P Love, J Maple, F Van Nassau

(2020), Vol. 17, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Using the technology acceptance model to explore adolescents' perspectives on combining technologies for physical activity promotion within an intervention: Usability study

M Drehlich, M Naraine, K Rowe, S Lai, J Salmon, H Brown, H Koorts, S Macfarlane, N Ridgers

(2020), Vol. 22, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Canada, C1

journal article

Increasing translation of research evidence for optimal park design: A qualitative study with stakeholders

J Veitch, E Denniss, K Ball, H Koorts, B Deforche, A Timperio

(2020), Vol. 17, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Identifying facilitators and barriers for adolescents participating in a school-based HIIT intervention: The eXercise for asthma with commando Joe's® (X4ACJ) programme

C Sharp, M McNarry, W Eddolls, H Koorts, C Winn, K Mackintosh

(2020), Vol. 20, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

Translatability of a wearable technology intervention to increase adolescent physical activity: Mixed methods implementation evaluation

H Koorts, J Salmon, A Timperio, K Ball, S Macfarlane, S Lai, H Brown, S Chappel, M Lewis, N Ridgers

(2020), Vol. 22, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Canada, C1

journal article

Implementation of telerehabilitation interventions for the self-management of cardiovascular disease: Systematic review

N Subedi, J Rawstorn, L Gao, H Koorts, R Maddison

(2020), Vol. 8, JMIR mHealth and uHealth, Canada, C1

journal article
2019

Feasibility of breaking up sitting time in mainstream and special schools with a cognitively challenging motor task

E Mazzoli, H Koorts, J Salmon, C Pesce, T May, W Teo, L Barnett

(2019), Vol. 8, pp. 137-148, Journal of sport and health science, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Process evaluation protocol for a cluster randomised trial of a complex, nurse-led intervention to improve hypertension management in India

N Srinivasapura Venkateshmurthy, K Mc Namara, H Koorts, S Mohan, V S Ajay, D Jindal, B Malipeddi, A Roy, N Tandon, D Prabhakaran, T Worsley, R Maddison, S O'Reilly

(2019), Vol. 9, BMJ Open, England, C1

journal article

Exploring when and how adolescents sit: Cross-sectional analysis of activPAL-measured patterns of daily sitting time, bouts and breaks

L Arundell, J Salmon, H Koorts, A Contardo Ayala, A Timperio

(2019), Vol. 19, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

Is sport enough? Contribution of sport to overall moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity among adolescents

H Koorts, A Timperio, L Arundell, K Parker, G Abbott, J Salmon

(2019), Vol. 22, pp. 1119-1124, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Australia, C1

journal article

The feasibility and impact of embedding pedagogical strategies targeting physical activity within undergraduate teacher education: Transform-Ed!

N Lander, H Koorts, E Mazzoli, K Moncrieff, J Salmon

(2019), Vol. 5, Pilot and Feasibility Studies, England, C1

journal article

Adoption, implementation and sustainability of school-based physical activity and sedentary behaviour interventions in real-world settings: A systematic review

S Cassar, J Salmon, A Timperio, P Naylor, F Van Nassau, A Contardo Ayala, H Koorts

(2019), Vol. 16, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article
2018

Specific interventions targeting sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents

J Salmon, H Koorts, A Timperio

(2018), pp. 431-443, Sedentary behaviour epidemiology, Cham, Switzerland, B1

book chapter

Implementation and scale up of population physical activity interventions for clinical and community settings: The PRACTIS guide

H Koorts, E Eakin, P Estabrooks, A Timperio, J Salmon, A Bauman

(2018), Vol. 15, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article
2016

The SOS-framework (Systems of Sedentary behaviours): An international transdisciplinary consensus framework for the study of determinants, research priorities and policy on sedentary behaviour across the life course: A DEDIPAC-study

S Chastin, M De Craemer, N Lien, C Bernaards, C Buck, J Oppert, J Nazare, J Lakerveld, G O'Donoghue, M Holdsworth, N Owen, J Brug, G Cardon, D Conroy, G Healy, L Langøien, J Reilly, H Rutter, J Salmon, D Skelton, K Abula, W Ahrens, I Alshayji, A Arrogi, L Arundell, V Filho, R Brondeel, V Bullock, J Burns, C Busschaert, L Capranica, G Condello, K Crist, P Dall, K De Cocker, S De Lepeleere, M Dontje, B Duvivier, L Edelson, S Fenton, K Fisher, E Fletcher, E Freiberger, N Hadgraft, J Harvey, N Hawari, M Hayee, C Hayes, T Hinkley, W Huang, M Kilpatrick, A Kirk, H Koorts, C Leask, J Lee, A Loyen, S Määttä, J Mair, L McMicha, M Mellis, M Nicolaou, C O'Dolan, E Olander, M Orme, C Perchoux, R Pulsford, A Rebar, A Routen, G Rutten, P Sanderson, H Savelberg, C Schmitz, R Shaw, L Sherar, K Da Silva, B Sudholz, A Timperio, R van Lieshout, M Whelan, S Wong

(2016), Vol. 13, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1-1

journal article
2015

Mixed method evaluation of a community-based physical activity program using the RE-AIM framework: Practical application in a real-world setting

H Koorts, F Gillison

(2015), Vol. 15, pp. 1-10, BMC public health, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Final Evaluation of the Healthy Communities Initiative. Detailed Report

T Pettman, H Koorts, T Saunders, P Love

(2015), Canberra, A6-1

research report/technical paper

Healthy Lifestyle Intervention Report: Factors associated with successful obesity prevention strategies and opportunities for the expansion of obesity prevention in Australia

H Koorts, P Love, T Pettman

(2015), Canberra, A6-1

research report/technical paper
2013

Kingston City Council: Community Aged Care Infrastructure Evaluation

H Koorts, R Rosewarne, J Opie

(2013), A6-1

research report/technical paper
2011

The association between the type, context, and levels of physical activity amongst adolescents

H Koorts, C Mattocks, A Ness, K Deere, S Blair, R Pate, C Riddoch

(2011), Vol. 8, pp. 1057-1065, Journal of physical activity and health, Champaign, Ill., C1-1

journal article

Funded Projects at Deakin

Australian Competitive Grants

Scalability of the Transform-Us! study to reduce children's sitting and promote physical activity in Victorian primary schools

Prof Jo Salmon, Prof Anna Timperio, Prof Adrian Bauman, Prof David Lubans, Dr Chris Lonsdale, A/Prof Harriet Koorts, A/Prof Amanda Telford, A/Prof Nicky Ridgers, Prof Lisa Barnett, Dr Karen Lamb

NHMRC - Partnership Project

  • 2022: $53,625
  • 2021: $144,700
  • 2020: $106,890
  • 2018: $74,565
  • 2017: $30,563

Evaluating real-world implementation of an evidence-based program addressing lifestyle behaviours from the start of life

A/Prof Rachel Laws, Prof Karen Campbell, Prof Kylie Hesketh, Dr Elizabeth Denney-Wilson, Prof Marj Moodie, Dr Victoria Brown, A/Prof Harriet Koorts, Dr Kok-Leong Ong, Prof Liliana Orellana, Dr Penny Love, Dr Jennifer Browne

NHMRC - Partnership Project

  • 2024: $97,997
  • 2023: $222,273
  • 2022: $170,602
  • 2021: $121,705
  • 2020: $91,259
  • 2019: $5,606

Maximising health potential through enhancement of movement behaviours from early life

Prof Kylie Hesketh, Prof Jo Salmon, A/Prof Barbara Galland, Prof Jan Nicholson, A/Prof Rachael Taylor, Prof Liliana Orellana, A/Prof Mohamed Abdelrazek, A/Prof Harriet Koorts, Dr Victoria Brown, Dr Katherine Downing

NHMRC Project Grant

  • 2023: $413,075
  • 2022: $345,664
  • 2021: $397,701
  • 2020: $320,326
  • 2019: $243,009

TeleFFIT - A personalized, telehealth exercise and lifestyle risk factor management program to reduce falls and fracture risk in older adults: A 12-month hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial

Prof Robin Daly, A/Prof Kim Bennell, A/Prof David Scott, Prof Peter Ebeling, Prof Andrea Maier, Prof Lora Giangregorio, Prof Rana Hinman, Prof Jennifer Watts, A/Prof Harriet Koorts, Prof Sarah McNaughton, Dr Catherine Milte

MRFF (NHMRC) Preventive and Public Health Research Grant

  • 2021: $490,652
  • 2020: $902,851

A nutrition and movement behaviour intervention for toddlers: efficacy, cost effectiveness and scale-up pathways

Prof Kylie Hesketh, A/Prof Rachel Laws, Dr Penny Love, A/Prof Harriet Koorts, Ms Brittany Markides, Prof Jo Salmon, Prof Jan Nicholson, Dr Miaobing Zheng, Dr Katherine Downing, Dr Victoria Brown, Prof Liliana Orellana, A/Prof Rachael Taylor, Dr Alison Spence

MRFF (NHMRC) Maternal Health and Healthy Lifestyles

  • 2024: $1,298,944

Other Public Sector Funding

Scalability of the Transform-Us! study to reduce children's sitting and promote physical activity in Victorian primary schools

Prof Jo Salmon, Prof Anna Timperio, Prof Adrian Bauman, Prof David Lubans, Dr Chris Lonsdale, A/Prof Harriet Koorts, A/Prof Amanda Telford, A/Prof Nicky Ridgers, Prof Lisa Barnett, Dr Karen Lamb

VicHealth - NHMRC Partnership Project Grants

  • 2019: $50,000
  • 2018: $50,000
  • 2017: $50,000

Evaluating real-world implementation of an evidence-based program addressing lifestyle behaviours from the start of life

A/Prof Rachel Laws, Prof Karen Campbell, Prof Kylie Hesketh, Dr Elizabeth Denney-Wilson, Prof Marj Moodie, Dr Victoria Brown, A/Prof Harriet Koorts, Dr Kok-Leong Ong, Prof Liliana Orellana, Dr Penny Love, Dr Jennifer Browne

VicHealth - NHMRC Partnership Project Grants

  • 2021: $50,000
  • 2020: $50,000
  • 2019: $50,000

A systems dynamic approach to modelling physical activity (active recreation).

Prof Jo Salmon, A/Prof Harriet Koorts

Department of Health and Human Services - Victoria

  • 2019: $6,000
  • 2018: $24,000

Management of acute low back pain in hospital emergency departments: adherence to evidence-based guidelines

Dr Paul Buntine, A/Prof Daniel Belavy, Prof Nick Taylor, Dr Clint Miller, Dr Patrick Owen, A/Prof Harriet Koorts, A/Prof Steve Bowe, Dr Christopher Fong, Leanne Roddy, Prof Marj Moodie, Dr Victoria Brown

Eastern Health

  • 2020: $13,000

Transform - Us ! Secondary Schools pilot

Prof Jo Salmon, Dr Ana Maria Contardo Ayala, Prof Anna Timperio, A/Prof Harriet Koorts, A/Prof Nicky Ridgers, Dr Kate Parker, A/Prof Natalie Lander, Dr Emiliano Mazzoli

DETVic Grant - Research - Department of Education and Training Victoria

  • 2022: $150,000
  • 2021: $250,000

Industry and Other Funding

WHO School physical activity and promotion guide and toolkit.

Prof Jo Salmon, Dr Lauren Arundell, A/Prof Nicky Ridgers, Prof Lisa Barnett, Dr Shannon Sahlqvist, Prof Anna Timperio, A/Prof Harriet Koorts

World Health Organisation - WHO

  • 2018: $26,988

Supervisions

Principal Supervisor
2021

Samuel Cassar

Thesis entitled: Adoption and implementation of school-based physical activity interventions at scale

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Associate Supervisor
2023

Narayan Subedi

Thesis entitled: Understanding Implementation of Digital Cardiac Rehabilitation for Cardiovascular Disease Self-Management

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (High Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences