Overview
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
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Arts, University of Melbourne
- Masters (Coursework), University of Melbourne
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Melbourne
Research interests
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Understanding population patterns of health service utilisation for mental health problems
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Evaluating mental health care and suicide prevention reforms
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Using epidemiological and policy analyses to inform mental health service planning decisions
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Investigating clinical and psychosocial outcomes of public sector specialised mental health treatment services and models
Works
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2006
Journal Article
Conditional hospital release: Interpreting the message
Segal, S. P. and Burgess, P. M. (2006). Conditional hospital release: Interpreting the message. Psychiatric Services, 57 (12), 1810-1811. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.57.12.1810
2006
Journal Article
Factors in the selection of patients for conditional release from their first psychiatric hospitalization
Segal, S. P. and Burgess, P. M. (2006). Factors in the selection of patients for conditional release from their first psychiatric hospitalization. Psychiatric Services, 57 (11), 1614-1622. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.57.11.1614
2006
Journal Article
Course of substance misuse and daily tobacco use in first-episode psychosis
Wade, D, Harrigan, S, Edwards, J, Burgess, P M, Whelan, G. and McGorry, Patrick D (2006). Course of substance misuse and daily tobacco use in first-episode psychosis. Schizophrenia Research, 81 (2-3), 145-150. doi: 10.1016/j.schres.2005.09.010
2006
Journal Article
The utility of extended outpatient civil commitment
Segal, Steven P. and Burgess, Philip M. (2006). The utility of extended outpatient civil commitment. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 29 (6), 525-534. doi: 10.1016/j.ijlp.2006.09.001
2006
Journal Article
Australia's national suicide prevention strategy: the next chapter - Commentary
Robinson, J., McGorry, P., Harris, M. G., Pirkis, J., Burgess, P.M., Hickie, I. B. and Headey, A. (2006). Australia's national suicide prevention strategy: the next chapter - Commentary. Australian Health Review, 30 (3), 271-276. doi: 10.1071/ah060271
2006
Journal Article
Substance misuse in first-episode psychosis: 15-month prospective follow-up study
Wade, D, Harrigan, S, Edwards, J, Burgess, PM, Whelan, G and McGorry, PD (2006). Substance misuse in first-episode psychosis: 15-month prospective follow-up study. British Journal of Psychiatry, 189, 229-234. doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.105.017236
2006
Conference Publication
Impact of specialised first-episode psychosis treatment on suicide following initial presentation to mental health services: Retrospective cohort study
Harris, M. G., Burgess, P. M., Chant, D. C., Pirkis, J. E. and McGorry, P. D. (2006). Impact of specialised first-episode psychosis treatment on suicide following initial presentation to mental health services: Retrospective cohort study. XIIIth Biennial Winter Workshop on Schizophrenia Research, Davos, Switzerland, 4-10 February 2006. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier Science.
2006
Journal Article
Do community treatment orders for mental illness reduce readmission to hospital? - An epidemiological study
Burgess, Philip, Bindman, Jonathan, Leese, Morven, Henderson, Clare and Szmukler, George (2006). Do community treatment orders for mental illness reduce readmission to hospital? - An epidemiological study. Social Psychiatry And Psychiatric Epidemiology, 41 (7), 574-579. doi: 10.1007/s00127-006-0063-1
2006
Conference Publication
Extended outpatient civil commitment and treatment utilization
Segal, Steven P. and Burgess, Philip (2006). Extended outpatient civil commitment and treatment utilization. New York: Haworth Press. doi: 10.1300/J010v43n02_04
2006
Other Outputs
Evaluating the access to allied psychological services component of the better outcomes in mental health care program - Consumer outcomes: The impact of different models of psychological service provision
Morley, B., Pirkis, J., Sanderson, K., Burgess, P M, Kohn, F., Naccarella, L. and Blashki, G. (2006). Evaluating the access to allied psychological services component of the better outcomes in mental health care program - Consumer outcomes: The impact of different models of psychological service provision. Melbourne: Program Evaluation Unit, The University of Melbourne.
2005
Other Outputs
Evaluating the Access to Allied Psychological Services Component of the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care Program: Sixth Interim Evaluation Report: Progressive achievements over time
Kohn, Fay, Morley, Belinda, Pirkis, Jane, Shandley, Kerrie, Naccarella, Lucio, Blashki, Grant and Burgess, Philip (2005). Evaluating the Access to Allied Psychological Services Component of the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care Program: Sixth Interim Evaluation Report: Progressive achievements over time. Interim Evaluation Report; 6th Melbourne, Vic.: Program Evaluation Unit, University of Melbourne.
2005
Journal Article
Patterns and predictors of substance use disorders and daily tobacco use in first-episode psychosis
Wade, Darryl, Harrigan, Susy, Edwards, Jane, Burgess, Philip M., Whelan, Greg and McGorry, Patrick D. (2005). Patterns and predictors of substance use disorders and daily tobacco use in first-episode psychosis. Australian And New Zealand Journal Of Psychiatry, 39 (10), 892-8. doi: 10.1080/j.1440-1614.2005.01699.x
2005
Journal Article
Patterns and predictors of substance use disorders and daily tobacco use in first-episode psychosis
Wade, Darryl, Harrigan, Susy, Edwards, Jane, Burgess, Philip M., Whelan, Greg and McGorry, Patrick D. (2005). Patterns and predictors of substance use disorders and daily tobacco use in first-episode psychosis. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 39 (10), 892-898. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1614.2005.01699.x
2005
Other Outputs
Evaluating the Access to Allied Psychological Services component of the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care program: Fifth Interim Evaluation Report: Models of service delivery: Profile and association with access
Pirkis, Jane, Morley, Belinda, Kohn, Fay, Blashki, Grant and Burgess, Philip (2005). Evaluating the Access to Allied Psychological Services component of the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care program: Fifth Interim Evaluation Report: Models of service delivery: Profile and association with access. Interim Evaluation Report; 5th Melbourne, Vic.: Program Evaluation Unit, University of Melbourne.
2005
Journal Article
Lessons from the National Mental Health Integration Program
Eagar, Kathy, Pirkis, Jane E., Owen, Alan, Burgess, Philip M., Posner, Natasha and Perkins, David A. (2005). Lessons from the National Mental Health Integration Program. Australian Health Review, 29 (2), 189-200. doi: 10.1071/AH050189
2005
Journal Article
Routine measurement of outcomes in Australia's public sector mental health services
Pirkis, Jane, Burgess, Philip, Coombs, Tim, Clarke, Adam, Jones-Ellis, David and Dickson, Rosemary (2005). Routine measurement of outcomes in Australia's public sector mental health services. Australia and New Zealand Health Policy, 2 (8) 8, 1-8. doi: 10.1186/1743-8462-2-8
2005
Other Outputs
Evaluating the Access to Allied Psychological Services Component of the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care Initiative: Fourth Interim Evaluation Report
Kohn, Fay, Morley, Belinda, Pirkis, Jane, Blashki, Grant and Burgess, Philip (2005). Evaluating the Access to Allied Psychological Services Component of the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care Initiative: Fourth Interim Evaluation Report. Interim Evaluation Report; 4th Melbourne, Vic.: Program Evaluation Unit, University of Melbourne.
2005
Other Outputs
Evaluating the Access to Allied Health Services component of the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care initiative: Third Interim Evaluation Report: Benefits and barriers associated with different models of service delivery
Morley, Belinda, Kohn, Fay, Pirkis, Jane, Blashki, Grant and Burgess, Philip (2005). Evaluating the Access to Allied Health Services component of the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care initiative: Third Interim Evaluation Report: Benefits and barriers associated with different models of service delivery. Interim Evaluation Report; 3rd Melbourne, Vic.: Program Evaluation Unit, University of Melbourne.
2005
Book
Australian Mental Health Outcomes and Classification Network. National Outcomes and Casemix Collection Standard Reports
Burgess, P. (2005). Australian Mental Health Outcomes and Classification Network. National Outcomes and Casemix Collection Standard Reports. Brisbane/Melbourne/Sydney: Australian Mental Health Outcomes and Classification Network (AMHOCN).
2005
Journal Article
Psychopathology following trauma: The role of subjective experience
Creamer, Mark, McFarlane, Alexander C. and Burgess, Philip M. (2005). Psychopathology following trauma: The role of subjective experience. Journal of Affective Disorders, 86 (2-3), 175-82. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2005.01.015
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Philip Burgess is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Australian Mental Health Court Liaison Services: developing an approach to performance measurement
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Meredith Harris
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Stimulant use disorders and psychosis: prevalence, correlates and impacts
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Assessing the Cost-Effectiveness and Exploring the Implementation of Interventions for Major Depression in Thailand
Associate Advisor
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