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.
Read more on Danielle's profileResearch interests
Mental health and wellbeing (particularly mood disorders and psychosis)
Occupation and occupational therapy
Knowledge translation / brokerage in allied health
Fieldwork Education
Affiliations
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
Evaluating a multidimensional strategy to improve the professional self-care of occupational therapists working with people with life limiting illness
Courtney Apostol, Kathryn Cranwell, Danielle Hitch
(2021), Vol. 20, BMC Palliative Care, C1
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
Danielle Hitch, Genevieve Pepin
(2020), pp. 1-13, Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy, Abingdon, Eng., C1
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
Lauren Guy, Kathryn Cranwell, Danielle Hitch, Carol McKinstry
(2020), pp. 1-10, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, London, Eng., C1
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
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
S Neale, K Leach, S Steinfort, D Hitch
(2020), Vol. 29, pp. 1-5, Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
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), British Journal of Occupational Therapy, C1
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
(2020), Australian Health Review, C1
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, C1
Perceptions of current occupational therapy practice with older adults experiencing delirium
C Strecker, D Hitch
(2020), Australasian Journal on Ageing, C1
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
Nicole Shaw, Danielle Hitch, Nikki Lyons, Khalid Alharthi, Briony Grant, Ben Laupert
(2019), Vol. 16, pp. 226-231, Clinical teacher, Chichester, Eng., C1
Helen Larkin, Danielle Hitch
(2019), Vol. 66, pp. 100-109, Australian occupational therapy journal, Chichester, Eng., C1
Kathryn Miller, Serafino Mancuso, Mark Tacey, Mark Walterfang, Dennis Velakoulis, D Hitch
(2019), Vol. 66, pp. 193-200, Australian occupational therapy journal, London, Eng., C1
Jade Rothschild, Pam Maroney, D Hitch
(2019), Vol. 35, pp. 92-107, Occupational therapy in mental health, Abingdon, Eng., C1
Longitudinal evaluation of a knowledge translation role in occupational therapy
D Hitch, Kate Lhuede, Vernon Lindsay, genevieve Pepin, Karen Stagnitti
(2019), Vol. 19, pp. 1-12, BMC health services research, London, Eng., C1
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 cccupational therapy, schools, and early intervention, Abingdon, Eng., C1
Valerie Watchorn, Danielle Hitch, Cathryn Grant, Richard Tucker, Kathryn Aedy, Susan Ang, Patsie Frawley
(2019), pp. 1-12, Disability and rehabilitation, Abingdon, Eng., C1
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
(2019), pp. 1-13, Advances in mental health, Abingdon, Eng., C1
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
An evaluation of a sensory room within an adult mental health rehabilitation unit
Emma Dorn, Danielle Hitch, Christopher Stevenson
(2019), pp. 1-14, Occupational therapy in mental health, Abingdon, Eng., C1
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, Chichester, Eng., C1
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, Abingdon, Eng., C1
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
T Bucknall, D Hitch
(2018), Vol. 7, pp. 556-559, International journal of health policy and management, Kerman, Iran, C1
Experiences and perceptions of facilitators of The WORKS
Jade Curtin, Danielle Hitch
(2018), Vol. 59, pp. 607-616, Work, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
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
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
K Nicola-Richmond, B Butterworth, D Hitch
(2017), Vol. 73, pp. 117-124, World Federation of Occupational Therapists bulletin, London, Eng., C1
D Hitch, K Nicola-Richmond
(2017), pp. 1031-1045, Advances in health sciences education, Dodrecht, The Netherlands, C1
Australian social work academics' perceptions of their teaching roles within higher education
S Goldingay, G Lamaro, J Ryan, D Hitch, S Macfarlane
(2017), Vol. 36, pp. 975-988, Higher education research & development, Abingdon, Eng., C1
Patient and therapist experiences of the SaeboFlex: a pilot study
L Andriske, D Hitch, D Verikios
(2017), Vol. 2017, pp. 1-6, Occupational therapy international, Cairo, Egypt, C1
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, Abingdon, Eng., C1
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, London, Eng., C1-1
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
Attitudes of mental health occupational therapists toward evidence-based practice
D Hitch
(2016), Vol. 83, pp. 27-32, Canadian journal of occupational therapy, Thousand Oaks, Calif., C1
Perceptions of fieldwork in occupational therapy
K Ingwersen, N Lyons, D Hitch
(2016), Vol. 13, pp. 1-5, Clinical teacher, London, Eng., C1
D Hitch, K Dell, H Larkin
(2016), Vol. 16, pp. 26-48, Journal of accessibility and design for all, Catalunya, Spain, C1
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, London, Eng., C1
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
S Goldingay, D Hitch, A Carrington, S Nipperess, V Rosario
(2016), Vol. 17, pp. 334-346, Reflective practice, Abingdon, Eng., C1
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, Abingdon, Eng., C1-1
Reflections on a yearly camp at an adult mental health rehabilitation unit
Emma Dorn, Danielle Hitch
(2016), Vol. 19, pp. 33-37, Mental Health Practice, C1
Students' attitudes to universal design in architecture education
H Larkin, K Dell, D Hitch
(2016), Vol. 7, pp. 18-34, Journal of social inclusion, Nathan, Qld, C1
D Hitch, M Taylor, G Pepin
(2015), Vol. 22, pp. 216-225, Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy, London, Eng., C1
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
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
D Hitch, G Pepin, K Stagnitti
(2015), Vol. 5, pp. 1-12, SAGE open, Thousand Oaks, Calif., C1
D Hitch, K Wright, G Pepin
(2015), Vol. 33, pp. 336-345, Physical and occupational therapy in geriatrics, London, Eng., C1
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
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
D Hitch, S Macfarlane, C Nihill
(2015), Vol. 6, pp. 135-145, International journal of the first year in higher education, Brisbane, Qld., C1
D Hitch, G Pepin, K Stagnitti
(2014), pp. 135-192, Advances in occupational therapy research, Hauppage, N.Y., B1
Sophie Goldingay, Danielle Hitch, Juliana Ryan, Dennis Farrugia, Norah Hosken, Greer Lamaro, Claire Nihill, Susie Macfarlane
(2014), Vol. 5, pp. 43-53, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE FIRST YEAR IN HIGHER EDUCATION, C1
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
D Hitch, G Pepin, K Stagnitti
(2014), Vol. 28, pp. 247-263, Occupational therapy In health care, New York, N. Y., C1
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
D Hitch, G Pepin, K Stagnitti
(2014), Vol. 77, pp. 592-600, British journal of occupational therapy, London, England, C1
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
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
D Hitch, K Nicola-Richmond, H Larkin
(2013), pp. 267-289, Higher Education: Recent Trends, Emerging Issues and Future Outlook, B1
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
D Hitch, G Pepin, K Stagnitti
(2013), Vol. 76, pp. 77-86, British Journal of Occupational Therapy, C1
H Larkin, D Hitch, V Watchorn, S Ang, K Stagnitti
(2013), Vol. 27, pp. 413-419, Journal of Interprofessional Care, C1
Evidence based guidelines to improve engagement and participation for people experiencing depression
D Hitch, M Taylor, G Pepin, K Stagnitti
(2013), Vol. 17, International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, C1-1
Danielle Hitch, Negar Lavasani, Genevieve Pepin, Karen Stagnitti
(2013), Vol. 11, INTERNET JOURNAL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES AND PRACTICE, C1
D Hitch, H Larkin, V Watchorn, S Ang
(2012), Vol. 59, pp. 375-383, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, C1
D Hitch
(2012), Vol. 10, pp. 181-189, Advances in Mental Health, C1-1
Academic skills and beyond: A resource based approach to support student success in higher education
Danielle Hitch, Sophie Goldingay, Norah Hosken, Greer Lamaro, Susie Macfarlane, Claire Nihill, Juliana Ryan, Dennis Farrugia
(2012), Vol. 6, pp. A29-A41, JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC LANGUAGE AND LEARNING, C1
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 Journal, C1
S Goldingay, S Macfarlane, D Hitch, N Hosken, G Lamaro, D Farrugia, C Nihill, J Ryan
(2012), Geelong, Vic., A6
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
Experiences of engagement in occupations and assertive outreach services
D Hitch
(2009), Vol. 72, pp. 482-490, British Journal of Occupational Therapy, C1-1
Danielle Hitch
(2009), Vol. 8, pp. 95-104, ADVANCES IN MENTAL HEALTH, C1-1
D Hitch, T Hevern, M Cole, C Ferry
(2007), Vol. 54, pp. 221-224, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, C1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Industry and Other Funding
Building capacity amongst occupational therapy clinicians for EBP: The Super Moth Project
Dr Danielle Hitch
- 2013: $2,433
Supervisions
Julia Mason
Thesis entitled: Occupational Therapists' Practice with Complex Trauma: A Profile and Perspectives
Master of Applied Science (Health & Social Development), School of Health & Social Development