Professor Philip Burgess
Professor

Philip Burgess

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Background

Professor Philip Burgess is a researcher in the field of mental health services research and evaluation. He is a Professor with the School of Public Health at the University of Queensland, based at the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research.

Philip holds qualifications in clinical psychology and has over 30 years of experience in the design, analysis and reporting of research projects, including systematic literature reviews, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, studies based on routinely collected administrative health and mental health data, epidemiological survey data, and evaluations of health programs and interventions using observational and quasi-experimental research designs.

Philip’s current role is with the Analysis and Reporting Component of the Australian Mental Health Outcomes and Classification Network (AMHOCN), which leads the design, analysis and reporting of the National Outcomes and Casemix Collection (http://www.amhocn.org/). In this role, he is leading a range of projects designed to improve the measurement of patient- and service-level outcomes in Australia's specialised public sector mental health services.

Availability

Professor Philip Burgess is:
Not available for supervision

Fields of research

Clinical sciences Health Sciences Psychology

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Arts, University of Melbourne
  • Masters (Coursework), University of Melbourne
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Melbourne

Research interests

  • Understanding population patterns of health service utilisation for mental health problems

  • Evaluating mental health care and suicide prevention reforms

  • Using epidemiological and policy analyses to inform mental health service planning decisions

  • Investigating clinical and psychosocial outcomes of public sector specialised mental health treatment services and models

Search Professor Philip Burgess’s works on UQ eSpace

270 works between 1983 and 2024
All (270) Journal Article (182) Book Chapter (6) Conference Publication (36) Book (18) Other Outputs (28)

81 - 100 of 270 works

2012

Book Chapter

Extended outpatient civil commitment and treatment utilization

Segal, Steven P. and Burgess, Philip (2012). Extended outpatient civil commitment and treatment utilization. International social health care policy, programs, and studies. (pp. 37-51) edited by Gary Rosenburg and Andrew Weissman. New York, NY, United States: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780203726181

Extended outpatient civil commitment and treatment utilization

2012

Conference Publication

Patient-Reported Outcomes in Australia's Specialised Public Sector Mental Health Sector

Burgess, P. and Coombs, T. (2012). Patient-Reported Outcomes in Australia's Specialised Public Sector Mental Health Sector. First Meeting on Patient Reported Outcomes in Mental Health, Washington DC, United States, 28-30 September 2012. Milano, Italy: International Center of Mental Health Policy and Economics.

Patient-Reported Outcomes in Australia's Specialised Public Sector Mental Health Sector

2011

Journal Article

Stimulant use and stimulant use disorders in Australia: findings from the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Sara, Grant E., Burgess, Philip M., Harris, Meredith G., Malhi, Gin S. and Whiteford, Harvey A. (2011). Stimulant use and stimulant use disorders in Australia: findings from the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Medical Journal of Australia, 195 (10), 607-610. doi: 10.5694/mja11.10360

Stimulant use and stimulant use disorders in Australia: findings from the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

2011

Journal Article

Psychologists' experiences with the better access initiative: A pilot study

Fletcher, Justine, Pirkis, Jane, King, Kylie, Christo, Jo, Bassilios, Bridget, Burgess, Philip, Whiteford, Harvey, Blashki, Grant and Littlefield, Lyn (2011). Psychologists' experiences with the better access initiative: A pilot study. Australian Psychologist, 46 (3), 153-162. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-9544.2011.00039.x

Psychologists' experiences with the better access initiative: A pilot study

2011

Journal Article

The changing profile of mental disorders among Disability Support Pension recipients

Butterworth, Peter, Burgess, Philip M. and Whiteford, Harvey (2011). The changing profile of mental disorders among Disability Support Pension recipients. Medical Journal of Australia, 195 (1), 53-54. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2011.tb03196.x

The changing profile of mental disorders among Disability Support Pension recipients

2011

Journal Article

Amphetamine availability and admissions for psychosis in New South Wales, 2001-2009

Sara, Grant, Burgess, Philip, Malhi, Gin and Whiteford, Harvey (2011). Amphetamine availability and admissions for psychosis in New South Wales, 2001-2009. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 45 (4), 317-324. doi: 10.3109/00048674.2010.547455

Amphetamine availability and admissions for psychosis in New South Wales, 2001-2009

2011

Journal Article

Assessing the value of existing recovery measures for routine use in Australian mental health services

Burgess, Philip, Pirkis, Jane, Coombs, Tim and Rosen, Alan (2011). Assessing the value of existing recovery measures for routine use in Australian mental health services. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 45 (4), 267-280. doi: 10.3109/00048674.2010.549996

Assessing the value of existing recovery measures for routine use in Australian mental health services

2011

Journal Article

Clinical improvement after treatment provided through the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care (BOiMHC) program: Do some patients show greater improvement than others?

Pirkis, Jane, Bassilios, Bridget, Fletcher, Justine, Sanderson, Kristy, Spittal, Matthew J., King, Kylie, Kohn, Fay, Burgess, Philip and Blashki, Grant (2011). Clinical improvement after treatment provided through the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care (BOiMHC) program: Do some patients show greater improvement than others?. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 45 (4), 289-298. doi: 10.3109/00048674.2010.539195

Clinical improvement after treatment provided through the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care (BOiMHC) program: Do some patients show greater improvement than others?

2011

Journal Article

Kessler Psychological Distress Scale: Normative data from the 2007 Australian National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Slade, Tim, Grove, Rachel and Burgess, Philip (2011). Kessler Psychological Distress Scale: Normative data from the 2007 Australian National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 45 (4), 308-316. doi: 10.3109/00048674.2010.543653

Kessler Psychological Distress Scale: Normative data from the 2007 Australian National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

2011

Journal Article

Correlates of antidepressant and anxiolytic, hypnotic or sedative medication use in an Australian community sample

Harris, Meredith G., Burgess, Philip M., Pirkis, Jane, Siskind, Dan, Slade, Tim and Whiteford, Harvey A. (2011). Correlates of antidepressant and anxiolytic, hypnotic or sedative medication use in an Australian community sample. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 45 (3), 249-260. doi: 10.3109/00048674.2010.531459

Correlates of antidepressant and anxiolytic, hypnotic or sedative medication use in an Australian community sample

2011

Journal Article

Policy initiative to improve access to psychological services for people with affective and anxiety disorders: Population-level analysis

Harris, Meredith G., Burgess, Philip M., Pirkis, Jane E., Slade, Tim N. and Whiteford, Harvey A. (2011). Policy initiative to improve access to psychological services for people with affective and anxiety disorders: Population-level analysis. British Journal of Psychiatry, 198 (2), 99-108. doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.109.073650

Policy initiative to improve access to psychological services for people with affective and anxiety disorders: Population-level analysis

2011

Journal Article

Examining welfare receipt and mental disorders after a decade of reform and prosperity: Analysis of the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Butterworth, Peter, Burgess, Philip M. and Whiteford, Harvey (2011). Examining welfare receipt and mental disorders after a decade of reform and prosperity: Analysis of the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 45 (1), 54-62. doi: 10.3109/00048674.2010.522555

Examining welfare receipt and mental disorders after a decade of reform and prosperity: Analysis of the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

2010

Journal Article

The complementarity of two major Australian primary mental health care initiatives

Bassilios, B, Pirkis, J, Fletcher, J, Burgess, P, Gurrin, L, King, K, Kohn, F and Blashki, G (2010). The complementarity of two major Australian primary mental health care initiatives. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 44 (11), 997-1004. doi: 10.3109/00048674.2010.495052

The complementarity of two major Australian primary mental health care initiatives

2010

Journal Article

Who cares? A profile of people who care for relatives with a mental disorder

Pirkis, Jane, Burgess, Philip, Hardy, Judy, Harris, Meredith, Slade, Tim and Johnston, Amy (2010). Who cares? A profile of people who care for relatives with a mental disorder. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 44 (10), 929-937. doi: 10.3109/00048674.2010.493858

Who cares? A profile of people who care for relatives with a mental disorder

2010

Journal Article

Adherence to antidepressant therapy for major depressive patients in a psychiatric hospital in Thailand

Prukkanone, Benjamas, Vos, Theo, Burgess, Philip, Chaiyakunapruk, Nathorn and Bertram, Melanie (2010). Adherence to antidepressant therapy for major depressive patients in a psychiatric hospital in Thailand. BMC Psychiatry, 10 (1) 64, 64-1-64-10. doi: 10.1186/1471-244X-10-64

Adherence to antidepressant therapy for major depressive patients in a psychiatric hospital in Thailand

2010

Journal Article

Affective and anxiety disorders: Prevalence, treatment and antidepressant medication use

Hollingworth, Samantha A., Burgess, Philip M. and Whiteford, Harvey A. (2010). Affective and anxiety disorders: Prevalence, treatment and antidepressant medication use. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 44 (6), 513-519. doi: 10.3109/00048670903555138

Affective and anxiety disorders: Prevalence, treatment and antidepressant medication use

2010

Conference Publication

Cost-effectiveness analysis for pharmacological intervention and cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) for major depression in Thailand

Prukkanone, B., Vos, T., Bertram, M. and Burgess, P. (2010). Cost-effectiveness analysis for pharmacological intervention and cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) for major depression in Thailand. ISPOR 4th Asia-Pacific Conference, Phuket, Thailand, 5-7 September 2010. Hoboken, NJ, U.S.A.: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1016/S1098-3015(11)73324-1

Cost-effectiveness analysis for pharmacological intervention and cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) for major depression in Thailand

2010

Journal Article

Use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and suicidal ideation: Findings from the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Pirkis, Jane E., Burgess, Philip M., Johnston, Amy K. and Whiteford, Harvey A. (2010). Use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and suicidal ideation: Findings from the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Medical Journal of Australia, 192 (1), 53-53. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2010.tb03408.x

Use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and suicidal ideation: Findings from the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

2009

Journal Article

Suicidal thoughts and behaviours among Australian adults: Findings from the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Johnston, AK, Pirkis, JE and Burgess, PM (2009). Suicidal thoughts and behaviours among Australian adults: Findings from the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 43 (7) PII 912415342, 635-643. doi: 10.1080/00048670902970874

Suicidal thoughts and behaviours among Australian adults: Findings from the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

2009

Journal Article

Changes in Media Reporting of Suicide in Australia Between 2000/01 and 2006/07

Pirkis, J, Dare, A, Blood, RW, Rankin, B, Williamson, M, Burgess, P and Jolley, D (2009). Changes in Media Reporting of Suicide in Australia Between 2000/01 and 2006/07. CRISIS-THE JOURNAL OF CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SUICIDE PREVENTION, 30 (1), 25-33. doi: 10.1027/0227-5910.30.1.25

Changes in Media Reporting of Suicide in Australia Between 2000/01 and 2006/07

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2022
    Better Access Evaluation
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Australian Mental Health Outcomes and Classification Network (AMHOCN): National Outcomes and Casemix Collection (NOCC) Analysis and Reporting (2009-2011)
    Department of Health and Ageing (Commonwealth of Australia)
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2011
    Evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and GPs through the Medicare Benefits Schedule Initiative (DoHA-funded project administered by University of Melbourne)
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Australian Mental Health Outcomes and Classification Network (AMHOCN): National Outcomes and Casemix Collection (NOCC) Analysis and Reporting (2008/2009 Financial Year)
    Department of Health and Ageing (Commonwealth of Australia)
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Australian Mental Health Outcomes and Classification Network: Outcomes and Casemix Analysis and Reporting
    Department of Health and Ageing
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2006
    Australian mental health outcomes and classification network: outcomes and casemix analysis and reporting
    Department of Health and Ageing
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Philip Burgess is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Completed supervision

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