Morris, Darcy

Overview

Darcy is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Health Service Development (within the Australian Health Services Research Institute). He applies his expertise in the field of health services research and evaluation to regional and national projects covering diverse health-related content areas. Darcy has postgraduate qualifications in Health Services Research and Development and a Master of Public Health.

Top Publications

Year	Title
2021	Patient-reported outcome measurement of symptom distress is feasible in most clinical scenarios in palliative care: An observational study involving routinely collected data Published in International Journal for Quality in Health Care
2020	Factors associated with utilisation of health care interpreting services and the impact on length of stay and cost: A retrospective cohort analysis of audit data Published in Health Promotion Journal of Australia
2019	Bereavement support in palliative care: a national survey of Australian services Published in Journal of Palliative Medicine
2018	A Delphi study to develop indicators of cancer patient experience for quality improvement Published in Supportive Care in Cancer
2017	Childhood injury prevention: Strategic directions for coordination in New South Wales
2016	Patient reported outcome measures: An environmental scan of the Australian health care sector
2016	Patient-reported outcome measures: literature review
2015	Scan of childhood injury and disease prevention infrastructure in NSW
2014	Combining realism with rigour: evaluation of a national kitchen garden program in Australian primary schools Published in Evaluation Journal of Australasia
2014	Evaluating return on investment in a school based health promotion and prevention program: the investment multiplier for the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Program Published in Social Science and Medicine

Research Areas

1117 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES

Member Of

Australian Health Services Research Institute

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2022	None of us is safe until all of us are safe: Australia and global vaccine equity Published In Pearls and Irritations - John Menadue's Public Policy Journal
2021	Patient-reported outcome measurement of symptom distress is feasible in most clinical scenarios in palliative care: An observational study involving routinely collected data Published In International Journal for Quality in Health Care
2020	Factors associated with utilisation of health care interpreting services and the impact on length of stay and cost: A retrospective cohort analysis of audit data Published In Health Promotion Journal of Australia
2019	Bereavement support in palliative care: a national survey of Australian services Published In Journal of Palliative Medicine
2018	A Delphi study to develop indicators of cancer patient experience for quality improvement Published In Supportive Care in Cancer
2014	Combining realism with rigour: evaluation of a national kitchen garden program in Australian primary schools Published In Evaluation Journal of Australasia
2014	Evaluating return on investment in a school based health promotion and prevention program: the investment multiplier for the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Program Published In Social Science and Medicine

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2019	Healthcare interpreter utilisation – predictors and association with length of stay and cost: A retrospective cohort analysis. Published In 5th International Conference on Ageing in a Foreign Land
2018	Identifying people with disability in health system and service data sets Published In International Society for Quality of Life Research 25th Annual Conference
2016	Developing patient experience indicators for cancer care: A Delphi study Published In The 23rd Annual Conference of the International Society for Quality of Life Research
2015	Evaluating return on investment in a school based health promotion and prevention program: the investment multiplier for the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Program Published In 11th iHEA World Congress
2013	Combining realism with rigour: evaluation of a national kitchen garden program in Australian primary schools Published In Abstract Book: AES 2013 International Conference
2013	Health promoting schools – lessons from a national evaluation of a kitchen garden program Published In PHAA 42nd Annual conference: Abstract & Program Book
2013	Kitchen garden programs in schools – developing basic health-related literacies and more Published In PHAA 42nd Annual conference: Abstract & Program Book

Other Publications

Year	Title
2022	Evaluation of the Improving Social Connectedness of Older Australians project pilot: Informing future policy considerations
2021	Pathways to Community Living Initiative: Final Evaluation Report
2020	AHSRI 2019 Annual Report
2019	AHSRI 2018 Annual Report
2019	AN-ACC Assessment Operations Manual
2019	Improving Social Connectedness of Older Australians – Evaluation Plan
2019	Pathways to Community Living Initiative – Evaluation Report 3: Presenting evidence of practice change.
2019	Topic 4: Future directions in health care delivery
2018	AHSRI Annual Report 2017
2018	Evaluation of the Lifeline Text Pilot Trial: Evaluation plan and framework
2018	Evidence check: Collection of data to identify people with a disability accessing health services
2017	Addressing the needs of people experiencing prolonged grief (Phase 2) – Final Report: Pathways of bereavement support in palliative care
2017	Bereavement support and prolonged grief: issues for residential aged care (Issues Brief).
2017	Childhood injury prevention: Strategic directions for coordination in New South Wales
2017	Issues Paper: Stakeholder views and evidence relating to bereavement support for carers
2017	Prolonged grief: Applying the evidence in the primary care setting - Issues Brief for Primary Health Networks
2017	Quality Review & Audit Plan – Measuring the Impact of Community Care in My Aged Care
2017	Research into services and needs for people experiencing complicated grief: Final report.
2016	Development of prioritised patient experience indicators for the Patient Centred Quality Cancer System Program: Technical Report.
2016	Development of prioritised patient experience indicators for the Patient Centred Quality Cancer System Program: Synthesis Report.
2016	Patient reported outcome measures: An environmental scan of the Australian health care sector
2016	Patient-reported outcome measures: literature review
2016	Youth cancer service clinician professional development project: Literature review
2015	AHSRI 2014 annual report
2015	Business Case: Development and implementation of a model for rapid access to assessment for lung cancer patients in NSW.
2015	Childhood injury prevention in NSW gap analysis: study methodology
2015	Evaluation of the Encouraging Better Practice in Aged Care (EBPAC) initiative: final report
2015	Rapid access to assessment for lung cancer patients in NSW: Evidence appraisal and the case for change
2015	Scan of childhood injury and disease prevention infrastructure in NSW
2015	Youth cancer service professional development project: Final report
2014	Evaluation of the Alzheimer’s Australia National Quality Dementia Care Initiative (NQDCI) final report
2014	HWA Expanded Scopes of Practice program evaluation: Advanced Practice in Endoscopy Nursing sub-project: final report
2014	HWA Expanded Scopes of Practice program evaluation: Extending the Role of Paramedics sub-project: final report
2014	HWA Expanded Scopes of Practice program evaluation: Nurses in the Emergency Department sub-project: final report
2014	HWA Expanded Scopes of Practice program evaluation: Physiotherapists in the Emergency Department sub-projec:t final report
2013	Asthma Management Program: eighth evaluation progress report
2013	Asthma in Australia 2011 and related online snapshots – survey report
2013	Evaluation of the Consumer Dementia Research Network – final report
2013	Evaluation of the asthma management program: final report
2013	Health Workforce Australia Expanded Scopes of Practice program: evaluation progress report 3
2013	Health Workforce Australia expanded scopes of practice program: evaluation progress report 2
2013	Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Program Evaluation: Final Report
2012	Asthma Management Program: Sixth Evaluation Progress Report
2012	Asthma management program: seventh evaluation progress report
2012	Health Workforce Australia Expanded Scopes of Practice Program: compendium of data requirements and evaluation tools
2012	Report of the interim evaluation of the Consumer Dementia Research Network
2012	Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Program Evaluation: Interim Report
2012	Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Program evaluation: supporting information
2012	Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Program evaluation: tool kit
2011	Ambulance Service of NSW: review the capacity of the paramedic to identify the low risk patient: final report
2011	Ambulance service of NSW: responding to mental health frequent callers: final report
2011	Asthma management program: Fourth evaluation progress report
2011	Encouraging Best Practice in Residential Aged Care program: final evaluation report
2011	Evaluation of the Alzheimer’s Australia national quality dementia care initiative: first progress report
2011	Evaluation of the Alzheimer’s Australia national quality dementia care initiative: second progress report
2011	Evaluation of the Asthma Management Program: mid-term review report: Volume 1
2011	Stephanie Alexander kitchen garden national program evaluation: national workshop and webinars report
2010	Evidence-based interventions for adolescent health and wellbeing: additions to the VCAMS catalogue (bullying, eating disorders, victims of crime, sexual initiation, family violence, family stress, and a person for advice)
2010	Updates to the catalogue of evidence-based strategies for children's health and wellbeing
2009	Care planning sub-program: description of projects funded to improve care planning in palliative care
2009	Care planning sub-program: exit interview report
2009	Care planning sub-program: findings from the national evaluation
2009	Care planning sub-program: report on activities of the national evaluation
2009	Evidence-based interventions for adolescent's health and wellbeing: additions to the VCAMS catalogue (psychological distress, sexually transmitted infections, full-time education or work, shortage of money, and long bone fractures) and injury update
2009	Evidence-based interventions for children's health and wellbeing: additions to the VCAMS catalogue (overweight and obesity, diversity, parks and playgrounds, and the AEDI)
2009	Evidence-based interventions for children's health and wellbeing: additions to the catalogue (fruit and vegetable intake, postnatal depression, family functioning, and family participation)
2008	Care planning sub-program stakeholder survey 2008
2008	Care planning sub-program: fourth evaluation progress report
2008	Care planning sub-program: third evaluation progress report
2008	Care planning third national workshop report
2007	Care Planning Sub-Program: Second Evaluation Progress Report
2007	Effective Caring: a synthesis of the international evidence on carer needs and interventions
2007	Effective Caring: a synthesis of the international evidence on carer needs and interventions - Volume 2

Other Research Activities

Impact Story

Education And Training

M.P.H., Distinction 2018
Graduate Certificate in Health Services Research and Development 2010
B.A., Distinction 2008

Awards And Honors

People's Choice Award, conferred by Health Services Research Association Australia & New Zealand, 2021

Mailing Address

Australian Health Services Research Institute

Building 234, Innovation Campus

University of Wollongong

NSW

2522

Australia

Geographic Location

Innovation Campus

Fax

(+61) 02 4221 4679

Orcid Id

http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5563-7453 (confirmed)

Top Publications

Year	Title
2021	Patient-reported outcome measurement of symptom distress is feasible in most clinical scenarios in palliative care: An observational study involving routinely collected data Published in International Journal for Quality in Health Care
2020	Factors associated with utilisation of health care interpreting services and the impact on length of stay and cost: A retrospective cohort analysis of audit data Published in Health Promotion Journal of Australia
2019	Bereavement support in palliative care: a national survey of Australian services Published in Journal of Palliative Medicine
2018	A Delphi study to develop indicators of cancer patient experience for quality improvement Published in Supportive Care in Cancer
2017	Childhood injury prevention: Strategic directions for coordination in New South Wales
2016	Patient reported outcome measures: An environmental scan of the Australian health care sector
2016	Patient-reported outcome measures: literature review
2015	Scan of childhood injury and disease prevention infrastructure in NSW
2014	Combining realism with rigour: evaluation of a national kitchen garden program in Australian primary schools Published in Evaluation Journal of Australasia
2014	Evaluating return on investment in a school based health promotion and prevention program: the investment multiplier for the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Program Published in Social Science and Medicine

Research Areas

1117 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES

Member Of

Australian Health Services Research Institute

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2022	None of us is safe until all of us are safe: Australia and global vaccine equity Published In Pearls and Irritations - John Menadue's Public Policy Journal
2021	Patient-reported outcome measurement of symptom distress is feasible in most clinical scenarios in palliative care: An observational study involving routinely collected data Published In International Journal for Quality in Health Care
2020	Factors associated with utilisation of health care interpreting services and the impact on length of stay and cost: A retrospective cohort analysis of audit data Published In Health Promotion Journal of Australia
2019	Bereavement support in palliative care: a national survey of Australian services Published In Journal of Palliative Medicine
2018	A Delphi study to develop indicators of cancer patient experience for quality improvement Published In Supportive Care in Cancer
2014	Combining realism with rigour: evaluation of a national kitchen garden program in Australian primary schools Published In Evaluation Journal of Australasia
2014	Evaluating return on investment in a school based health promotion and prevention program: the investment multiplier for the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Program Published In Social Science and Medicine

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2019	Healthcare interpreter utilisation – predictors and association with length of stay and cost: A retrospective cohort analysis. Published In 5th International Conference on Ageing in a Foreign Land
2018	Identifying people with disability in health system and service data sets Published In International Society for Quality of Life Research 25th Annual Conference
2016	Developing patient experience indicators for cancer care: A Delphi study Published In The 23rd Annual Conference of the International Society for Quality of Life Research
2015	Evaluating return on investment in a school based health promotion and prevention program: the investment multiplier for the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Program Published In 11th iHEA World Congress
2013	Combining realism with rigour: evaluation of a national kitchen garden program in Australian primary schools Published In Abstract Book: AES 2013 International Conference
2013	Health promoting schools – lessons from a national evaluation of a kitchen garden program Published In PHAA 42nd Annual conference: Abstract & Program Book
2013	Kitchen garden programs in schools – developing basic health-related literacies and more Published In PHAA 42nd Annual conference: Abstract & Program Book

Other Publications

Year	Title
2022	Evaluation of the Improving Social Connectedness of Older Australians project pilot: Informing future policy considerations
2021	Pathways to Community Living Initiative: Final Evaluation Report
2020	AHSRI 2019 Annual Report
2019	AHSRI 2018 Annual Report
2019	AN-ACC Assessment Operations Manual
2019	Improving Social Connectedness of Older Australians – Evaluation Plan
2019	Pathways to Community Living Initiative – Evaluation Report 3: Presenting evidence of practice change.
2019	Topic 4: Future directions in health care delivery
2018	AHSRI Annual Report 2017
2018	Evaluation of the Lifeline Text Pilot Trial: Evaluation plan and framework
2018	Evidence check: Collection of data to identify people with a disability accessing health services
2017	Addressing the needs of people experiencing prolonged grief (Phase 2) – Final Report: Pathways of bereavement support in palliative care
2017	Bereavement support and prolonged grief: issues for residential aged care (Issues Brief).
2017	Childhood injury prevention: Strategic directions for coordination in New South Wales
2017	Issues Paper: Stakeholder views and evidence relating to bereavement support for carers
2017	Prolonged grief: Applying the evidence in the primary care setting - Issues Brief for Primary Health Networks
2017	Quality Review & Audit Plan – Measuring the Impact of Community Care in My Aged Care
2017	Research into services and needs for people experiencing complicated grief: Final report.
2016	Development of prioritised patient experience indicators for the Patient Centred Quality Cancer System Program: Technical Report.
2016	Development of prioritised patient experience indicators for the Patient Centred Quality Cancer System Program: Synthesis Report.
2016	Patient reported outcome measures: An environmental scan of the Australian health care sector
2016	Patient-reported outcome measures: literature review
2016	Youth cancer service clinician professional development project: Literature review
2015	AHSRI 2014 annual report
2015	Business Case: Development and implementation of a model for rapid access to assessment for lung cancer patients in NSW.
2015	Childhood injury prevention in NSW gap analysis: study methodology
2015	Evaluation of the Encouraging Better Practice in Aged Care (EBPAC) initiative: final report
2015	Rapid access to assessment for lung cancer patients in NSW: Evidence appraisal and the case for change
2015	Scan of childhood injury and disease prevention infrastructure in NSW
2015	Youth cancer service professional development project: Final report
2014	Evaluation of the Alzheimer’s Australia National Quality Dementia Care Initiative (NQDCI) final report
2014	HWA Expanded Scopes of Practice program evaluation: Advanced Practice in Endoscopy Nursing sub-project: final report
2014	HWA Expanded Scopes of Practice program evaluation: Extending the Role of Paramedics sub-project: final report
2014	HWA Expanded Scopes of Practice program evaluation: Nurses in the Emergency Department sub-project: final report
2014	HWA Expanded Scopes of Practice program evaluation: Physiotherapists in the Emergency Department sub-projec:t final report
2013	Asthma Management Program: eighth evaluation progress report
2013	Asthma in Australia 2011 and related online snapshots – survey report
2013	Evaluation of the Consumer Dementia Research Network – final report
2013	Evaluation of the asthma management program: final report
2013	Health Workforce Australia Expanded Scopes of Practice program: evaluation progress report 3
2013	Health Workforce Australia expanded scopes of practice program: evaluation progress report 2
2013	Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Program Evaluation: Final Report
2012	Asthma Management Program: Sixth Evaluation Progress Report
2012	Asthma management program: seventh evaluation progress report
2012	Health Workforce Australia Expanded Scopes of Practice Program: compendium of data requirements and evaluation tools
2012	Report of the interim evaluation of the Consumer Dementia Research Network
2012	Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Program Evaluation: Interim Report
2012	Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Program evaluation: supporting information
2012	Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden National Program evaluation: tool kit
2011	Ambulance Service of NSW: review the capacity of the paramedic to identify the low risk patient: final report
2011	Ambulance service of NSW: responding to mental health frequent callers: final report
2011	Asthma management program: Fourth evaluation progress report
2011	Encouraging Best Practice in Residential Aged Care program: final evaluation report
2011	Evaluation of the Alzheimer’s Australia national quality dementia care initiative: first progress report
2011	Evaluation of the Alzheimer’s Australia national quality dementia care initiative: second progress report
2011	Evaluation of the Asthma Management Program: mid-term review report: Volume 1
2011	Stephanie Alexander kitchen garden national program evaluation: national workshop and webinars report
2010	Evidence-based interventions for adolescent health and wellbeing: additions to the VCAMS catalogue (bullying, eating disorders, victims of crime, sexual initiation, family violence, family stress, and a person for advice)
2010	Updates to the catalogue of evidence-based strategies for children's health and wellbeing
2009	Care planning sub-program: description of projects funded to improve care planning in palliative care
2009	Care planning sub-program: exit interview report
2009	Care planning sub-program: findings from the national evaluation
2009	Care planning sub-program: report on activities of the national evaluation
2009	Evidence-based interventions for adolescent's health and wellbeing: additions to the VCAMS catalogue (psychological distress, sexually transmitted infections, full-time education or work, shortage of money, and long bone fractures) and injury update
2009	Evidence-based interventions for children's health and wellbeing: additions to the VCAMS catalogue (overweight and obesity, diversity, parks and playgrounds, and the AEDI)
2009	Evidence-based interventions for children's health and wellbeing: additions to the catalogue (fruit and vegetable intake, postnatal depression, family functioning, and family participation)
2008	Care planning sub-program stakeholder survey 2008
2008	Care planning sub-program: fourth evaluation progress report
2008	Care planning sub-program: third evaluation progress report
2008	Care planning third national workshop report
2007	Care Planning Sub-Program: Second Evaluation Progress Report
2007	Effective Caring: a synthesis of the international evidence on carer needs and interventions
2007	Effective Caring: a synthesis of the international evidence on carer needs and interventions - Volume 2

Other Research Activities

Impact Story

Education And Training

M.P.H., Distinction 2018
Graduate Certificate in Health Services Research and Development 2010
B.A., Distinction 2008

Awards And Honors

People's Choice Award, conferred by Health Services Research Association Australia & New Zealand, 2021

Mailing Address

Australian Health Services Research Institute

Building 234, Innovation Campus

University of Wollongong

NSW

2522

Australia

Geographic Location

Innovation Campus

Fax

(+61) 02 4221 4679

Orcid Id

http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5563-7453 (confirmed)

Overview

Overview

Top Publications

Research Areas

Affiliation

Member Of

Publications

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Conference Paper

Other Publications

Funding

Other Research Activities

Impact

Impact Story

Background

Education And Training

Awards And Honors

Contact

Mailing Address

Geographic Location

Fax

Identity

Orcid Id

Overview

Top Publications

Research Areas

Affiliation

Member Of

Publications

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Conference Paper

Other Publications

Funding

Other Research Activities

Impact

Impact Story

Background

Education And Training

Awards And Honors

Contact

Mailing Address

Geographic Location

Fax

Identity

Orcid Id

Visualisations

Research Areas