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
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
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
Olivia King, Kate Ingwersen, Brooke Bufton, Danielle Hitch, Brodie Dupre, Melita Harding, Catherine Mayhew, Sarah van de Ven
(2022), pp. 1-10, Health and Social Care in the Community, London, Eng., C1
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
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
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
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
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
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
Danielle Hitch, Sarah Booth, Karen Wynter, Catherine Said, Kimberley Haines, Bodil Rasmussen, Sara Holton
(2022), Australian Health Review, Melbourne, Vic., C1
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
Emma Tippett, Danielle Hitch, Louis Irving, David Watters
(2022), AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH, Australia, C1
V Watchorn, D Hitch, R Tucker, P Frawley, K Aedy, C Grant
(2022), Journal of Housing and the Built Environment, C1
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
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
D Hitch, G Pepin
(2021), Vol. 28, pp. 13-25, Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, England, C1
A Novak, D Hitch, L Bongiovanni, A Mucic
(2021), Vol. 45, pp. 338-343, Australian Health Review, Sydney, NSW, 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
(2021), Vol. 45, pp. 297-305, Australian Health Review, Australia, C1
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
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
C Apostol, K Cranwell, D Hitch
(2021), Vol. 20, BMC Palliative Care, England, C1
A Qvist, F Pazsa, D Hitch
(2021), Vol. 5, pp. 1-14, Journal of Hospital Management and Health Policy, Hong Kong, China, C1
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
D Hitch, K Nicola-Richmond, K Richards, R Stefaniak
(2021), Vol. 19, pp. 409-418, JBI evidence implementation, United States, C1
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
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
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
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
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
L Guy, K Cranwell, D Hitch, C McKinstry
(2020), Vol. 67, pp. 320-329, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Australia, C1
Sensory modulation in mental health practice
Danielle Hitch, Claire Wilson, Alexandra Hillman
(2020), pp. 1-7, Mental Health Practice, Harrow, 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, Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, United States, C1
D Hitch, K Leech, S Neale, A Malcolm
(2020), Vol. 15, PLoS ONE, United States, C1
K Leach, S Neale, S Steinfort, D Hitch
(2020), Vol. 83, pp. 680-689, British Journal of Occupational Therapy, C1
D Hitch, F Pazsa, A Qvist
(2020), Vol. 17, pp. 1-13, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Switzerland, C1
J Ryan, S Goldingay, S Macfarlane, D Hitch
(2020), Teaching in Higher Education, 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
N Shaw, D Hitch, N Lyons, K Alharthi, B Grant, B Laupert
(2019), Vol. 16, pp. 226-231, Clinical Teacher, England, C1
Helen Larkin, Danielle Hitch
(2019), Vol. 66, pp. 100-109, Australian occupational therapy journal, Chichester, Eng., C1
K Miller, S Mancuso, M Tacey, M Walterfang, D Velakoulis, D Hitch
(2019), Vol. 66, pp. 193-200, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Australia, C1
J Rothschild, P Maroney, D Hitch
(2019), Vol. 35, pp. 92-107, Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, C1
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, Iran, C1
Experiences and perceptions of facilitators of the WORKS
J Curtin, D Hitch
(2018), Vol. 59, pp. 607-616, Work, 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
Perceptions of fieldwork in occupational therapy
K Ingwersen, N Lyons, D Hitch
(2017), Vol. 14, pp. 55-59, Clinical teacher, London, Eng., C1
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), Vol. 22, pp. 1031-1045, Advances in Health Sciences Education, Netherlands, C1
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
Patient and therapist experiences of the saeboFlex: A pilot study
L Andriske, D Verikios, D Hitch
(2017), Vol. 2017, Occupational Therapy International, England, 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, 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, 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, United States, 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, 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, England, C1-1
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
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
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
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
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
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. 267-290, Higher education : recent trends, emerging issues and future outlook, New York, NY, 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, London, England, C1
H Larkin, D Hitch, V Watchorn, S Ang, K Stagnitti
(2013), Vol. 27, pp. 413-419, Journal of interprofessional care, London, England, C1
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
D Hitch
(2012), Vol. 10, pp. 181-189, Advances in mental health, Maleny, Qld., C1-1
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
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
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
S Goldingay, S Macfarlane, D Hitch, N Hosken, G Lamaro, D Farrugia, C Nihill, J Ryan
(2012), Geelong, Vic., A6
Danielle Hitch, Helen Larkin, Valerie Watchorn, Susan Ang
(2011), Vol. 59, pp. 375-383, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, London, Eng., C1
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, London, England, C1-1
D Hitch
(2009), Vol. 8, pp. 1-10, Australian e-journal for the advancement of mental health, Adelaide, S. Aust., C1-1
D Hitch, T Hevern, M Cole, C Ferry
(2007), Vol. 54, pp. 221-224, Australian occupational therapy journal, Richmond, Vic., C1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
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, Dr Fiona Andrews, Dr Jerry Liang, Dr 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
Dr Danielle Hitch, A/Prof Genevieve Pepin
Western Health
- 2023: $35,890
Industry and Other Funding
Building capacity amongst occupational therapy clinicians for EBP: The Super Moth Project
Dr Danielle Hitch
Occupational Therapy Australia Limited
- 2013: $2,433
My Active Life Program Evaluation
Ms Valerie Watchorn, Dr Kate Anderson, Dr Danielle Hitch, Dr Joanne Watson, Mr Pearse Fay, Ms Sally Logan
Solve Disability Solutions Inc
- 2023: $33,160
- 2022: $300
- 2021: $68,965
Mental Health Learning and Development Resources.
Dr Danielle Hitch, Mrs Rachel Knight, A/Prof Genevieve Pepin, A/Prof Kirk Reed
Occupational Therapy Australia Ltd
- 2023: $35,314
Supervisions
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
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