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Personal profile
Biography
Dr Duncan Mortimer is an Associate Professor (Research) and Head of Teaching at Monash University's Centre for Health Economics (CHE). He holds academic qualifications in economics and psychology from the University of Adelaide and in economics and health economics from Monash University. His current research interests include the economics of charitable giving, the role of incentives in promoting pro-social behaviours, and the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of behavioural economics strategies in promoting healthy lifestyle.
Prior to his appointment to the Monash Centre for Health Economics (CHE), Duncan held positions as research associate in health economics at the University of East Anglia, and senior research fellow in health economics at the Monash Institute for Health Services Research.
Duncan brings to CHE more than ten years of experience conducting applied health economics research and economic evaluation. His past research work includes development of a micro-economic model of drug-resistant malaria for the World Health Organization; trial-based and modelled economic evaluations alongside the IMPLEMENT, ALIGN, IRIS and SHiQ trials; preparation of commentaries on new applications to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee; and econometric modelling of pricing in the market for GP services. Findings from Duncan's work have been cited in Hansard and in policy documents such as the recent NHHRC report: A Healthier Future for All Australians. Findings from Duncan's research (see Mortimer and Kelly, 2006) have influenced health policy internationally.
In addition to his diverse programme of research and a teaching commitment that includes oversight of seven units, two award courses, over 10 sessional teaching staff and approximately 600 students per year; Duncan is currently a member of the Principal Health Care Committee of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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No more shame: Changing health providers recognition and response to elder abuse to reduce associated stigma
Brijnath, B., Dow, B., Ostaszkiewicz, J., Appleton, B., Gilbert, A., Stevens, C., Enticott, J., Mortimer, D., Reyes, P., Feldman, P., Eckert, M., Peters, M. D. J., Antoniades, J. & Manias, E.
1/12/22 → …
Project: Research
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Delivering a population-based intervention to reduce young driver crashes
Stevenson, M., Meuleners, L., Senserrick, T., Wijnands, J., Mortimer, D., Thompson, J., Harris, A. & De Silva, A.
1/09/22 → 31/08/25
Project: Research
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A Scalable Insomnia Program during the Pregnancy and Postpartum Periods: An Effectiveness-Implementation Hybrid Trial
Bei, B., Manber, R., Drummond, S., Wiley, J., Mortimer, D., O'Connor, D., Mol, B., Lorber Rolnik, D. & Davey, M.
1/05/22 → 30/04/26
Project: Research
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Drawing out care: Using animation and digital technologies to support Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) family carers and people living with dementia
Brijnath, B., Nguyen, T. A., Antoniades, J., Varghese, M., Loganathan, S., Enticott, J., Hlis, D., Mortimer, D., Wickramasinghe, N., Gilbert, A., Dow, B., Cooper, C. & Dongxia Xiao, L.
1/06/21 → 31/05/24
Project: Research
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IMPRovE: Implementing work-related Mental health guidelines in general PRacticE
Mazza, D., Collie, A., Kenardy, J., Brijnath, B., Mortimer, D., Enticott, J. & Kidd, M.
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (Australia)
1/04/19 → 31/05/23
Project: Research
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Improving adherence to acute low back pain guideline recommendations with chiropractors and physiotherapists: the ALIGN cluster randomised controlled trial
French, S. D., O'Connor, D. A., Green, S. E., Page, M. J., Mortimer, D. S., Turner, S. L., Walker, B. F., Keating, J. L., Grimshaw, J. M., Michie, S., Francis, J. J. & McKenzie, J. E., 14 Feb 2022, In: Trials. 23, 1, 21 p., 142.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The cost-effectiveness of adjunctive lifestyle interventions for the management of cancer: a systematic review
Gallagher, A., Shersher, V., Mortimer, D., Truby, H. & Haines, T., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy. 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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The sleep, cancer and rest (SleepCaRe) trial: Rationale and design of a randomized, controlled trial of cognitive behavioral and bright light therapy for insomnia and fatigue in women with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy
Maccora, J., Garland, S. N., Ftanou, M., Day, D., White, M., Lopez, V. A., Mortimer, D., Diggens, J., Phillips, A. J. K., Wallace, R., Alexander, M., Boyle, F., Stafford, L., Francis, P. A., Bei, B. & Wiley, J. F., Sep 2022, In: Contemporary Clinical Trials. 120, 8 p., 106877.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
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Implementing work-related Mental health guidelines in general PRacticE (IMPRovE): a protocol for a hybrid III parallel cluster randomised controlled trial
Mazza, D., Chakraborty, S., Camões-Costa, V., Kenardy, J., Brijnath, B., Mortimer, D., Enticott, J., Kidd, M., Trevena, L., Reid, S. & Collie, A., Dec 2021, In: Implementation Science. 16, 1, 11 p., 77.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
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Interventions to improve the health and wellbeing of older people living alone: A mixed-methods systematic review of effectiveness and accessibility
Johnstone, G., Dickins, M., Lowthian, J., Renehan, E., Enticott, J., Mortimer, D. & Ogrin, R., Jul 2021, In: Ageing & Society. 41, 7, p. 1587-1636 50 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Australian Health Ministers Advisory Council (AHMAC) Scholarship for Health Economics
Mortimer, Duncan (Recipient), 1997
Prize: Competitive Fellowships
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Research by an Early Career Researcher
Mortimer, Duncan (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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GIVING AUSTRALIANS ‘SMART’ INCENTIVES TO DRIVE SAFE
Mark Stevenson, Duncan Mortimer, Anthony Harris, Lynn Meuleners, Teresa Senserrick, Jason Thompson & Anurika De Silva
3/04/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Blogs
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The Health Impacts of Development Effectiveness
Rohan Sweeney, Maame Esi Woode & Duncan Mortimer
14/06/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Blogs
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Health SWAps work
Rohan Sweeney, Maame Esi Woode & Duncan Mortimer
28/07/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Blogs
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Should patients determine their own gap fee?
Daniel Stewart Epstein & Duncan Mortimer
8/10/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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More say in what to pay? Putting patients in the driver’s seat
Duncan Mortimer & Daniel Stewart Epstein
16/09/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature