Overview
Background
Currently active research interests include assessing and training hazard perception in driving and risk-taking propensity in drivers.
Availability
- Professor Mark Horswill is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Reading
Research impacts
- I have been engaged in research on traffic safety and driver behaviour since 1990, with a focus on hazard perception in driving. I have published more articles on hazard perception than any other researcher (Web of Science, search for “hazard perception”, 15th Feb 2022).
- I headed a team that developed a video-based hazard perception test for Queensland Transport, which was part of the driver licensing procedure in Queensland, Australia, from 2008 to 2021, completed by 44,000 drivers per year. This was part of a graduated licensing scheme, which has been estimated to reduce novice crashes by 13% per year.
- I managed a team that developed and evaluated a patient observation chart for use in hospitals. This chart was recommended for use in all Queensland Hospitals (source: memo from Queensland Health Director General, 5th October 2010) and has been associated with a 11% reduction in overall hospital mortality (based on a study in one Queensland hospital) and a 47% reduction in cardiac arrests in a New Zealand hospital. We also developed alternate forms of this chart, which are being used both nationally and internationally.
- I have 151 publications (52 first author), 87 in peer-reviewed journals (28 of these as first author). I have been cited 4936 times, my h-index is 43, and my i10-index is 78 (Google Scholar, 15/2/2022). To date, I have obtained $9,014,869 in funding.
- I was Australian University Teacher of the Year 2019.
Works
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2020
Journal Article
Laparoscopic skills training: the effects of viewing mode (2D vs. 3D) on skill acquisition and transfer
Beattie, Kirsty L., Hill, Andrew, Horswill, Mark S., Grove, Philip M. and Stevenson, Andrew R. L. (2020). Laparoscopic skills training: the effects of viewing mode (2D vs. 3D) on skill acquisition and transfer. Surgical Endoscopy, 35 (8), 4332-4344. doi: 10.1007/s00464-020-07923-8
2020
Journal Article
Validation of brief screening tools to identify impaired driving among older adults in Australia
Anstey, Kaarin J., Eramudugolla, Ranmalee, Huque, Md Hamidul, Horswill, Mark, Kiely, Kim, Black, Alex and Wood, Joanne (2020). Validation of brief screening tools to identify impaired driving among older adults in Australia. JAMA Network Open, 3 (6) e208263, e208263. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.8263
2020
Journal Article
Scores on a new hazard prediction test are associated with both driver experience and crash involvement
Horswill, Mark S., Hill, Andrew and Jackson, Taylor (2020). Scores on a new hazard prediction test are associated with both driver experience and crash involvement. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 71, 98-109. doi: 10.1016/j.trf.2020.03.016
2020
Journal Article
The development and validation of a hazard perception test for Thai drivers
Manley, Harry, Paisarnsrisomsuk, Nuttha, Hill, Andrew and Horswill, Mark S. (2020). The development and validation of a hazard perception test for Thai drivers. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 71, 229-237. doi: 10.1016/j.trf.2020.04.011
2019
Journal Article
Eye-tracking reveals how observation chart design features affect the detection of patient deterioration: an experimental study
Cornish, Lillian, Hill, Andrew, Horswill, Mark S., Becker, Stefanie I. and Watson, Marcus O. (2019). Eye-tracking reveals how observation chart design features affect the detection of patient deterioration: an experimental study. Applied Ergonomics, 75, 230-242. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2018.10.005
2019
Conference Publication
Distance and Orientation Effects on Perceived Slant of Physical and Artificial Stimuli
Hammond, Fletcher John, Hill, Andrew, Horswill, Mark and Grove, Philip (2019). Distance and Orientation Effects on Perceived Slant of Physical and Artificial Stimuli. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications.
2019
Journal Article
Computer-based hazard perception test scores are associated with the frequency of heavy braking in everyday driving
Hill, Andrew, Horswill, Mark S., Whiting, John and Watson, Marcus O. (2019). Computer-based hazard perception test scores are associated with the frequency of heavy braking in everyday driving. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 122, 207-214. doi: 10.1016/j.aap.2018.08.030
2018
Conference Publication
Hazard Perception in Older Adults with Visual Impairment
Wood, Joanne M., Black, Alex A., Anstey, Kaarin J. and Horswill, Mark S. (2018). Hazard Perception in Older Adults with Visual Impairment. Annual Meeting of the Association-for-Research-in-Vision-and-Ophthalmology (ARVO), Honolulu Hi, Apr 29-May 03, 2018. ROCKVILLE: ASSOC RESEARCH VISION OPHTHALMOLOGY INC.
2017
Journal Article
A novel training device for tip control in colonoscopy: preliminary validation and efficacy as a training tool
Riek, Stephan, Hill, Andrew, Plooy, Annaliese M., Horswill, Mark S., Cresp, Alanna St. G., Marinovic, Welber, Christofidis, Melany J., Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Wallis, Guy M., Watson, Marcus O. and Hewett, David G. (2017). A novel training device for tip control in colonoscopy: preliminary validation and efficacy as a training tool. Surgical Endoscopy, 31 (12), 5364-5371. doi: 10.1007/s00464-017-5617-7
2017
Journal Article
Assessing colonoscopic inspection skill using a virtual withdrawal simulation: a preliminary validation of performance metrics
Zupanc, Christine M., Wallis, Guy M., Hill, Andrew, Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Riek, Stephan, Plooy, Annaliese M., Horswill, Mark S., Watson, Marcus O., de Visser, Hans, Conlan, David and Hewett, David G. (2017). Assessing colonoscopic inspection skill using a virtual withdrawal simulation: a preliminary validation of performance metrics. BMC Medical Education, 17 (1) 118, 118. doi: 10.1186/s12909-017-0948-6
2017
Journal Article
The effects of awareness and count duration on adult respiratory rate measurements: an experimental study
Hill, Andrew, Kelly, Eliza, Horswill, Mark S. and Watson, Marcus O. (2017). The effects of awareness and count duration on adult respiratory rate measurements: an experimental study. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27 (3-4), 546-554. doi: 10.1111/jocn.13861
2017
Journal Article
The impact of age stereotypes on older adults' hazard perception performance and driving confidence
Chapman, Lyn, Sargent-Cox, Kerry, Horswill, Mark S. and Anstey, Kaarin J. (2017). The impact of age stereotypes on older adults' hazard perception performance and driving confidence. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 35 (6), 642-652. doi: 10.1177/0733464813517505
2017
Journal Article
The effect of performance feedback on drivers’ hazard perception ability and self-ratings
Horswill, Mark S., Garth, Megan, Hill, Andrew and Watson, Marcus O. (2017). The effect of performance feedback on drivers’ hazard perception ability and self-ratings. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 101, 135-142. doi: 10.1016/j.aap.2017.02.009
2017
Book Chapter
Hazard perception tests
Horswill, Mark S. (2017). Hazard perception tests. Handbook of teen and novice drivers: Research, practice, policy, and directions. (pp. 439-450) edited by Donald L. Fisher, Jeff K. Caird, William J. Horrey and Lana M. Trick. Boca Raton, Florida, United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781315374123
2016
Journal Article
Sources of inaccuracy in the measurement of adult patients’ resting blood pressure in clinical settings: a systematic review
Kallioinen, Noa, Hill, Andrew, Horswill, Mark S., Ward, Helen E. and Watson, Marcus O. (2016). Sources of inaccuracy in the measurement of adult patients’ resting blood pressure in clinical settings: a systematic review. Journal of Hypertension, 35 (3), 421-441. doi: 10.1097/HJH.0000000000001197
2016
Journal Article
Hazard perception in driving
Horswill, Mark S. (2016). Hazard perception in driving. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 25 (6), 425-430. doi: 10.1177/0963721416663186
2016
Journal Article
Assessment of colorectal polyp recognition skill: development and validation of an objective test
Hill, Andrew, Horswill, Mark S., Plooy, Annaliese M., Watson, Marcus O., Rowlands, Lachlan N., Wallis, Guy M., Riek, Stephan, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Hewett, David G. (2016). Assessment of colorectal polyp recognition skill: development and validation of an objective test. Surgical Endoscopy, 31 (6), 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s00464-016-5243-9
2016
Journal Article
Do self-reported concussions have cumulative or enduring effects on drivers’ anticipation of traffic hazards?
Preece, Megan H. W., Horswill, Mark S. and Ownsworth, Tamara (2016). Do self-reported concussions have cumulative or enduring effects on drivers’ anticipation of traffic hazards?. Brain Injury, 30 (9), 1096-1102. doi: 10.3109/02699052.2016.1165868
2016
Journal Article
Improving fitness to drive: the case for hazard perception training
Horswill, Mark S. (2016). Improving fitness to drive: the case for hazard perception training. Australian Psychologist, 51 (3), 173-181. doi: 10.1111/ap.12132
2016
Journal Article
Psychophysiological changes associated with self-regulation of sleepiness and cessation from a hazard perception task
Watling, Christopher N., Smith, Simon S. and Horswill, Mark S. (2016). Psychophysiological changes associated with self-regulation of sleepiness and cessation from a hazard perception task. Journal of Psychophysiology, 30 (2), 66-75. doi: 10.1027/0269-8803/a000156
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Visuomotor learning in a multisensory world
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Guy Wallis
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Doctor Philosophy
Mathematically modelling the process of managing fitness to drive for people living with dementia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr David Sewell, Dr Theresa Scott
Completed supervision
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
A Human Factors Approach to Optimising Laparoscopic Skills Training
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andrew Hill, Associate Professor Philip Grove
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Resolving contentious hospital observation chart design decisions using a behavioural experimental approach
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andrew Hill
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Investigating Drivers' Hazard Perception Tests and Training
Principal Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
The Effect of Traumatic Brain Injury on Drivers' Hazard Perception
Principal Advisor
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Depth distortions in stereoscopic displays: the impact of viewing conditions and stimulus type on perceived depth in laboratory and applied settings.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andrew Hill, Associate Professor Philip Grove
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Hazard Perception Ability
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Martin Sale
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
How relational features modulate attention, awareness and visual short-term memory (VSTM)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Stefanie Becker
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Prospective Neuropsychological Assessment of Sports-Related Concussion in Adolescent Athletes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ada Kritikos
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
An examination of the processes and skills required for new word learning and implications for instruction for adolescent readers
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jenny Burt
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