Qualifications

• BA, Victoria University [Wellington, NZ]; BSW (Distinction), MSW (Human Services Management), DSW, La Trobe University

Research interests

• Clinical outcomes measurement and management practices in health care.

Recent publications and presentations

• Nilsson, D.H. (2001) Psycho-social Problems Faced by 'Frequent Fliers' in a paediatric Diabetes Unit, Social Work in Health Care, 33 (3/4), pp.53-69.
• Nilsson, D.H. (2006) Outcomes from the Mount Sinai Social Work Leadership Enhancement Program: Evaluation and Extrapolation, Social Work in Health Care, 43 (2/3), pp.163-172.
• Nilsson, D.H., Ryan, M., & Miller, J. (2007) Applying a Theory of Expertise in Health Social Work Administration and Practice, Social Work in Health Care, 44 (4), p.1-16.
• Nilsson, D.H. (2007) Adapting Coping Theory to Explain the Concept of Adjustment, Social Work in Health Care, 45 (2), pp.1-20.
• Nilsson, D.H. (2007) Evaluating Adjustment to Health Condition and Adjustment to Hospitalisation as Indicators for Intervention, Social Work in Health Care, 45 (2), pp.21-42