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)

101 - 120 of 270 works

2009

Journal Article

Service use for mental health problems: Findings from the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Burgess, PM, Pirkis, JE, Slade, TN, Johnston, AK, Meadows, GN and Gunn, JM (2009). Service use for mental health problems: Findings from the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 43 (7) PII 912415300, 615-623. doi: 10.1080/00048670902970858

Service use for mental health problems: Findings from the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

2009

Journal Article

Preventing psychiatric hospitalization and involuntary outpatient commitment

Segal, Steven. P. and Burgess, Philip. (2009). Preventing psychiatric hospitalization and involuntary outpatient commitment. Social Work In Health Care, 48 (3), 232-242. doi: 10.1080/00981380802605567

Preventing psychiatric hospitalization and involuntary outpatient commitment

2009

Journal Article

Perceived need for mental health care: Findings from the 2007 Australian Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Meadows, Graham N. and Burgess, Philip M. (2009). Perceived need for mental health care: Findings from the 2007 Australian Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 43 (7) PII 912416764, 624-634. doi: 10.1080/00048670902970866

Perceived need for mental health care: Findings from the 2007 Australian Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

2009

Journal Article

What does 'clinical significance' mean in the context of the Health of the Nation Outcome Scales?

Burgess, Philip, Trauer, Tom, Coombs, Tim, McKay, Rod and Pirkis, Jane (2009). What does 'clinical significance' mean in the context of the Health of the Nation Outcome Scales?. Australasian Psychiatry, 17 (2), 141-148. doi: 10.1080/10398560802460453

What does 'clinical significance' mean in the context of the Health of the Nation Outcome Scales?

2009

Journal Article

Australian primary mental health care: Improving access and outcomes

Fletcher, JR, Pirkis, JE, Bassilios, B, Kohn, F, Blashki, GA and Burgess, PM (2009). Australian primary mental health care: Improving access and outcomes. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH, 15 (3), 244-253. doi: 10.1071/PY08072

Australian primary mental health care: Improving access and outcomes

2009

Journal Article

Modelling candidate effectiveness indicators for mental health services

Burgess, P, Pirkis, J and Coombs, T (2009). Modelling candidate effectiveness indicators for mental health services. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 43 (6), 531-538. doi: 10.1080/00048670902873656

Modelling candidate effectiveness indicators for mental health services

2008

Journal Article

Use of community treatment orders to prevent psychiatric hospitalization

Segal, Steven P. and Burgess, Philip M. (2008). Use of community treatment orders to prevent psychiatric hospitalization. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 42 (8), 732-739. doi: 10.1080/00048670802206312

Use of community treatment orders to prevent psychiatric hospitalization

2008

Journal Article

Meeting demand for psychological services for people with depression and anxiety: recent developments in primary mental health care

Fletcher, Justine R ., Bassilios, Bridget, Kohn, Fay, Naccarella, Lucio, Blashki, Grant A., Burgess, Philip M. and Pirkis, Jane E. (2008). Meeting demand for psychological services for people with depression and anxiety: recent developments in primary mental health care. Medical Journal of Australia, 188 (12 Suppl), S107-S109. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2008.tb01871.x

Meeting demand for psychological services for people with depression and anxiety: recent developments in primary mental health care

2008

Journal Article

Threats to kill: a follow-up study

Warren, L. J., Mullen, P. E., Thomas, S. D. M., Ogloff, J. R. P. and Burgess, P. M. (2008). Threats to kill: a follow-up study. Psychological Medicine, 38 (4), 599-605. doi: 10.1017/S003329170700181X

Threats to kill: a follow-up study

2008

Journal Article

Impact of a specialized early psychosis treatment programme on suicide. Retrospective cohort study

Harris, Meredith G., Burgess, Philip M., Chant, David C., Pirkis, Jane E. and McGorry, Patrick D. (2008). Impact of a specialized early psychosis treatment programme on suicide. Retrospective cohort study. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 2 (1), 11-21. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-7893.2007.00050.x

Impact of a specialized early psychosis treatment programme on suicide. Retrospective cohort study

2008

Journal Article

Managing demand for psychological services within an Australian primary mental healthcare initiative

Naccarella, Lucio, Pirkis, Jane, Morley, Belinda, Kohn, Fau, Blashki, Grant and Burgess, Philip (2008). Managing demand for psychological services within an Australian primary mental healthcare initiative. Primary Care and Community Psychiatry, 13 (3), 126-133. doi: 10.1080/17468840802168227

Managing demand for psychological services within an Australian primary mental healthcare initiative

2007

Journal Article

Improving access to and outcomes from mental health care in rural Australia

Morley, B., Pirkis, J., Naccarella, L., Kohn, F., Blashki, G. and Burgess, Philip M. (2007). Improving access to and outcomes from mental health care in rural Australia. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 15 (5), 304-312. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1584.2007.00905.x

Improving access to and outcomes from mental health care in rural Australia

2007

Journal Article

The newsworthiness of suicide

Pirkis, J., Burgess, P. M., Blood, W. and Francis, C. (2007). The newsworthiness of suicide. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behaviour, 37 (3), 278-283. doi: 10.1521/suli.2007.37.3.278

The newsworthiness of suicide

2007

Journal Article

Impact of Severity of Substance Use Disorder on Symptomatic and Functional Outcome in Young Individuals with First-Episode Psychosis

Wade, D., Harrigan, S., McGorry, P. D., Burgess, P. M. and Whelan, G. (2007). Impact of Severity of Substance Use Disorder on Symptomatic and Functional Outcome in Young Individuals with First-Episode Psychosis. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 68 (5), 767-774. doi: 10.4088/JCP.v68n0517

Impact of Severity of Substance Use Disorder on Symptomatic and Functional Outcome in Young Individuals with First-Episode Psychosis

2007

Journal Article

Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care: Impact of Different Models of Psychological Service Provision on Patient Outcomes

Morley, B., Pirkis, J., Sanderson, K., Burgess, P., Kohn, F., Naccarella, L. and Blashki, G. (2007). Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care: Impact of Different Models of Psychological Service Provision on Patient Outcomes. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 41 (2), 142-149. doi: 10.1080/00048670601109915

Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care: Impact of Different Models of Psychological Service Provision on Patient Outcomes

2007

Conference Publication

Can specialized early psychosis programs reduce suicide rates in first episode psychosis?

Harris, Meredith, Burgess, Philip M., Chant, David C., Pirkis, J. and McGorry, P.D. (2007). Can specialized early psychosis programs reduce suicide rates in first episode psychosis?. International Congress on Schizophrenia Research, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 27 March -1 April, 2007. Dallas, U.S.A.: International Congress on Schizophrenia Research.

Can specialized early psychosis programs reduce suicide rates in first episode psychosis?

2007

Journal Article

Building Evaluation Capacity: Definitional and Practical Implications from an Australian Case Study

Naccarella, L., Pirkis, J., Kohn, F., Morley, B., Burgess, P. and Blashki, G. (2007). Building Evaluation Capacity: Definitional and Practical Implications from an Australian Case Study. Evaluation And Program Planning, 30 (3), 231-236. doi: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2007.05.001

Building Evaluation Capacity: Definitional and Practical Implications from an Australian Case Study

2007

Book

Australian Mental Health Outcomes and Classification Network

Burgess, P. (2007). Australian Mental Health Outcomes and Classification Network. 3rd ed. Brisbane/Melbourne/Sydney: Australian Mental Health Outcomes and Classification Network (MHNOCC).

Australian Mental Health Outcomes and Classification Network

2006

Journal Article

Impact of Australia's Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care program on psychologists

Pirkis, Jane, Stokes, David, Morley, Belinda, Kohn, Fay, Matthews, Rebecca, Naccarella, Lucio, Blashki, Grant, Shandley, Kerrie, Littlefield, Lyn and Burgess, Philip (2006). Impact of Australia's Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care program on psychologists. Australian Psychologist, 41 (3), 152-159. doi: 10.1080/00050060600752656

Impact of Australia's Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care program on psychologists

2006

Conference Publication

Substance misuse in first-episode psychosis: 15-Month prospective follow-up study

Wade, Darryl, Harrigan, S., Edwards, J., Burgess, P. M., Whelan, G. and McGorry, P. D. (2006). Substance misuse in first-episode psychosis: 15-Month prospective follow-up study. doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.105.017236

Substance misuse in first-episode psychosis: 15-Month prospective follow-up study

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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