By Emeritus Professor Mark Fort Harris

Journal articles

Ansari RM; Harris MF; Hosseinzadeh H; Zwar N, 2022, 'Experiences of Diabetes Self-Management: A Focus Group Study among the Middle-Aged Population of Rural Pakistan with Type 2 Diabetes', Diabetology, 3, pp. 17 - 29, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/diabetology3010002

Ghimire S; Shrestha A; Yadav UN; Mistry SK; Chapadia B; Yadav OP; Ali AM; Rawal LB; Yadav P; Mehata S; Harris M, 2022, 'Older adults with pre-existing noncommunicable conditions and their healthcare access amid COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study in eastern Nepal', BMJ Open, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056342

Harris M; Harris E, 2022, 'An exploration of the inverse care law and market forces in Australian primary health care', Australian Journal of Primary Health, 29, pp. 137 - 141, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/PY22160

Spooner C; Afrazi S; de Oliveira Costa J; Harris MF, 2022, 'Demographic and health profiles of people with severe mental illness in general practice in Australia: a cross-sectional study', Australian Journal of Primary Health, 28, pp. 408 - 416, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/py21240

Govindasamy S; Beek K; Yates K; Jayasuriya R; Reynolds R; de Wit JBF; Harris M, 2022, 'Experiences of overweight and obese patients with diabetes and practice nurses during implementation of a brief weight management intervention in general practice settings serving Culturally and Linguistically Diverse disadvantaged populations', Australian Journal of Primary Health, 29, pp. 358 - 364, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/py22013

Perez-Concha O; Goldstein D; Harris MF; Laaksonen MA; Hanly M; Suchy S; Vajdic CM, 2022, 'Uptake of Team Care Arrangements for adults newly diagnosed with cancer', Australian Journal of Primary Health, 29, pp. 20 - 29, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/py22078

Morgan T; Mahimbo A; Harris M; Heywood A, 2022, 'Vaccine provider views on the impact of COVID-19 on immunisation in general practice: a qualitative study', Australian Journal of Primary Health, 28, pp. 535 - 541, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/py22003

Popham L; Tavares J; Cohen M, 2021, 'Long-Lasting Effects of the Pandemic on Older Adults’ Food Insecurity: The Urgent Need for Enhanced SNAP Benefits', Innovation in Aging, 5, pp. 944 - 944, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igab046.3412

Shrestha A; Ghimire S; Chapadia B; Yadav UN; Mistry SK; Yadav OP; Harris MF, 2021, 'Nepali Older Adults With Pre-existing Conditions and Their Healthcare Access Amid COVID-19 Pandemic', Innovation in Aging, 5, pp. 946 - 946, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igab046.3417

Conigrave KM; Ali RL; Armstrong R; Chikritzhs TN; d’Abbs P; Harris MF; Hewlett N; Livingston M; Lubman DI; McKenzie A; O’Leary C; Ritter A; Wilson S; Grimmond M; Banks E, 2021, 'Revision of the Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol', Medical Journal of Australia, 215, pp. 518 - 524, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja2.51336

Dennis S; Ball L; Harris M; Refshauge K, 2021, 'Allied health are key to improving health for people with chronic disease: But where are the outcomes and where is the strategy?', Australian Journal of Primary Health, 27, pp. 437 - 441, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/PY21076

Mistry SK; Ali ARMM; Yadav UN; Huda MN; Ghimire S; Bestman A; Hossain MB; Reza S; Qasim R; Harris MF, 2021, 'Difficulties faced by older Rohingya (forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals) adults in accessing medical services amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh', BMJ Global Health, 6, pp. e007051, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2021-007051

Mistry SK; Ali ARMM; Akther F; Yadav UN; Harris MF, 2021, 'Exploring fear of COVID-19 and its correlates among older adults in Bangladesh', Globalization and Health, 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12992-021-00698-0

Rahimi-Ardabili H; Spooner C; Harris MF; Magin P; Tam CWM; Liaw ST; Zwar N; Rahimi Ardabili H; Liaw T, 2021, 'Online training in evidence-based medicine and research methods for GP registrars: a mixed-methods evaluation of engagement and impact', BMC Medical Education, 21, pp. 1 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-021-02916-0

Saito S; Harris MF; Long KM; Lewis V; Casey S; Hogg W; Cheng IH; Advocat J; Marsh G; Gunatillaka N; Russell G, 2021, 'Response to language barriers with patients from refugee background in general practice in Australia: findings from the OPTIMISE study', BMC Health Services Research, 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06884-5

Yadav UN; Lloyd J; Baral KP; Bhatta N; Mehta S; Harris MF, 2021, 'Using a co-design process to develop an integrated model of care for delivering self-management intervention to multi-morbid COPD people in rural Nepal', Health Research Policy and Systems, 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12961-020-00664-z

Buss VH; Varnfield M; Harris M; Barr M, 2021, 'Validation of a lifestyle-based risk score for type 2 diabetes mellitus in Australian adults', Preventive Medicine Reports, 24, pp. 101647, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101647

Sheary B; Tyson C; Harris MF, 2021, 'A Qualitative Study Exploring the Views and Experiences of Adults Who Decided to Cease Long-term Topical Steroid Use', Dermatitis, 32, pp. E131 - E133, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/DER.0000000000000720

Russell GM; Long K; Lewis V; Enticott JC; Gunatillaka N; Cheng IH; Marsh G; Vasi S; Advocat J; Saito S; Song H; Casey S; Smith M; Harris MF, 2021, 'OPTIMISE: a pragmatic stepped wedge cluster randomised trial of an intervention to improve primary care for refugees in Australia', Medical Journal of Australia, 215, pp. 420 - 426, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja2.51278

Ansari RM; Harris MF; Hosseinzadeh H; Zwar N, 2021, 'Applications of a chronic care model for self-management of type 2 diabetes: A qualitative analysis', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182010840

Spooner C; Lewis V; Scott C; Dahrouge S; Haggerty J; Russell G; Dionne E; Stocks N; Harris M; Levesque J-F, 2021, 'Improving access to primary health care: a cross-case comparison based on an a priori program theory', International Journal for Equity in Health, 20, pp. 223, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12939-021-01508-0

Mistry SK; Harris E; Harris M, 2021, 'Community Health Workers as Healthcare Navigators in Primary Care Chronic Disease Management: a Systematic Review', Journal of General Internal Medicine, 36, pp. 2755 - 2771, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11606-021-06667-y

Ansari RM; Harris M; Hosseinzadeh H; Zwar N, 2021, 'Healthcare professionals’ perspectives of patients’ experiences of the self-management of type 2 diabetes in the rural areas of pakistan: A qualitative analysis', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18189869

Hespe CM; Harris MF; Peiris DP, 2021, 'Implementing cardiovascular disease preventive care guidelines in general practice: an opportunity missed', Medical Journal of Australia, 215, pp. 189 - 189.e1, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja2.51190

Lee PH; Spooner C; Harris MF, 2021, 'Access and communication for deaf individuals in Australian primary care', Health Expectations, 24, pp. 1971 - 1978, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/hex.13336

Harris M; Parker S; Barr M; Kabir A; Stocks N; Zwar N; Nutbeam D; Osborn R; McNamara C; Tran A; Denney-Wilson E, 2021, 'Preventing chronic disease in patients with low health literacy using eHealth and teamwork in primary healthcare', AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH, 27, pp. XXII - XXII, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000681602200047&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Welberry HJ; Jorm LR; Schaffer AL; Barbieri S; Hsu B; Harris MF; Hall J; Brodaty H, 2021, 'Psychotropic medicine prescribing and polypharmacy for people with dementia entering residential aged care: the influence of changing general practitioners', Medical Journal of Australia, 215, pp. 130 - 136, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja2.51153

Mistry SK; Ali ARMM; Yadav UN; Ghimire S; Hossain MB; Shuvo SD; Saha M; Sarwar S; Nirob MMH; Sekaran VC; Harris MF, 2021, 'Older adults with non-communicable chronic conditions and their health care access amid COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: Findings from a cross-sectional study', PLoS ONE, 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0255534

Dougherty L; Riley A; Caffrey P; Wallbank A; Milne M; Harris MF; Lloyd J, 2021, 'Supporting Newly Arrived Migrant Mothers: A Pilot Health Literacy Intervention', Health literacy research and practice, 5, pp. e201 - e207, http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/24748307-20210601-01

Taggart J; Chin M; Liauw W; Goldstein D; Dolezal A; Plahn J; Harris MF, 2021, 'Challenges and solutions to sharing a cancer follow-up e-care plan between a cancer service and general practice', Public Health Research and Practice, 31, http://dx.doi.org/10.17061/PHRP31122108

Mistry SK; Ali ARMM; Yadav UN; Ghimire S; Hossain MB; Saha M; Reza S; Bakshi P; Bhuiyan ATMRH; Harris M, 2021, 'Misconceptions about COVID-19 among older Rohingya (forcefully displaced Myanmar nationals) adults in Bangladesh: Findings from a cross-sectional study', BMJ Open, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050427

Kirby S; Edwards K; Yu S; van Gool K; Powell-Davies G; Harris-Roxas B; Gresham E; Harris M; Hall J, 2021, 'Improving outcomes for marginalised rural families through a care navigator program', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 32, pp. 285 - 294, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hpja.348

Ansari RM; Harris MF; Hosseinzadeh H; Zwar N, 2021, 'Psychometric Evaluation and Validation of an Urdu Version of the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities Measure (U-SDSCA)', American Journal of Medical Quality, 36, pp. 131 - 132, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1062860620908060

Yadav UN; Ghimire S; Mistry SK; Shanmuganathan S; Rawal LB; Harris M, 2021, 'Prevalence of non-communicable chronic conditions, multimorbidity and its correlates among older adults in rural Nepal: A cross-sectional study', BMJ Open, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041728

Yadav UN; Lloyd J; Baral KP; Bhatta N; Mehata S; Harris M, 2021, 'Evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of a co-design approach to developing an integrated model of care for people with multi-morbid COPD in rural Nepal: A qualitative study', BMJ Open, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045175

Mistry SK; Harris-Roxas B; Yadav UN; Shabnam S; Rawal LB; Harris MF, 2021, 'Community Health Workers Can Provide Psychosocial Support to the People During COVID-19 and Beyond in Low- and Middle- Income Countries', Frontiers in public health, 9, pp. 666753, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.666753

Jackson T; Barr M; Comino E; Welberry H; Kabir A; Harris-Roxas B; Lloyd J; Blunden L-A; Donnelly D; Goodger B; Harris M, 2021, 'Impact of social isolation and living alone on health service use, morbidity and mortality over time in Central and Eastern Sydney, Australia', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED CARE, 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.5334/ijic.s4023

Yadav UN; Mistry SK; Ghimire S; Schneider CH; Rawal LB; Acharya SP; Roxas BH; Harris MF; Harris-Roxas B, 2021, 'Recognizing The Roles Of Primary Health Care In Addressing Non-Communicable Diseases In Low-And Middle-Income Countries: Lesson From Covid-19, Implications For The Future', Journal of Global Health, 11, pp. 1 - 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.7189/JOGH.11.03120

Redfern J; Coorey G; Mulley J; Scaria A; Neubeck L; Hafiz N; Pitt C; Weir K; Forbes J; Parker S; Bampi F; Coenen A; Enright G; Wong A; Nguyen T; Harris M; Zwar N; Chow CK; Rodgers A; Heeley E; Panaretto K; Lau A; Hayman N; Usherwood T; Peiris D, 2020, 'A digital health intervention for cardiovascular disease management in primary care (CONNECT) randomized controlled trial', npj Digital Medicine, 3, pp. 117, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41746-020-00325-z

Baldwin PA; Sanatkar S; Clarke J; Fletcher S; Gunn J; Wilhelm K; Campbell L; Zwar N; Harris M; Lapsley H; Hadzi-Pavlovic D; Christensen H; Proudfoot J, 2020, 'A web-based mental health intervention to improve social and occupational functioning in adults with type 2 diabetes (the springboard trial): 12-month outcomes of a randomized controlled trial', Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22, pp. e16729, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/16729

Vuong K; Uebel K; Agaliotis M; Jun S; Taggart J; Suchy S; Liauw W; Chin M; Webber K; Harris M, 2020, 'Assessing suitability for long-term colorectal cancer shared care: a scenario-based qualitative study', BMC Family Practice, 21, pp. 240, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12875-020-01311-w

MacFarlane A; Huschke S; Pottie K; Hauck FR; Griswold K; Harris MF, 2020, 'Barriers to the use of trained interpreters in consultations with refugees in four resettlement countries: a qualitative analysis using normalisation process theory', BMC Family Practice, 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12875-020-01314-7

Levesque JF; Harris M, 2020, 'Extreme events: how do public health systems learn and adapt?', Public Health Research and Practice, 30, http://dx.doi.org/10.17061/PHRP3042024

Song H; Dennis S; Levesque JF; Harris M, 2020, 'How to implement patient experience surveys and use their findings for service improvement: a qualitative expert consultation study in Australian general practice', Integrated Healthcare Journal, 2, pp. e000033, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/ihj-2019-000033

Barr ML; Welberry H; Hall J; Comino EJ; Harris E; Harris-Roxas BF; Jackson T; Donnelly D; Harris MF, 2020, 'General practitioner follow-up after hospitalisation in Central and Eastern Sydney, Australia: access and impact on health services', Australian Health Review, 45, pp. 247 - 254, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/AH19285

Hespe CM; Campain A; Webster R; Patel A; Rychetnik L; Harris MF; Peiris DP, 2020, 'Implementing cardiovascular disease preventive care guidelines in general practice: an opportunity missed', Medical Journal of Australia, 213, pp. 327 - 328, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja2.50756

Buss VH; Leesong S; Barr M; Varnfield M; Harris M, 2020, 'Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Using Mobile Health Technology: Systematic Review of the Literature', Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22, pp. e21159, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/21159

Haggerty J; Levesque JF; Harris M; Scott C; Dahrouge S; Lewis V; Dionne E; Stocks N; Russell G, 2020, 'Does healthcare inequity reflect variations in peoples' abilities to access healthcare? Results from a multi-jurisdictional interventional study in two high-income countries', International Journal for Equity in Health, 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12939-020-01281-6

Redfern J; Coorey G; Mulley J; Scaria A; Neubeck L; Hafiz N; Pitt C; Weir K; Forbes J; Parker S; Bampi F; Coenen A; Enright G; Wong A; Nguyen T; Harris M; Zwar N; Chow CK; Rodgers A; Heeley E; Panaretto K; Lau A; Hayman N; Usherwood T; Peiris D, 2020, 'A digital health intervention for cardiovascular disease management in primary care (CONNECT) randomized controlled trial.', NPJ Digit Med, 3, pp. 117, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41746-020-00325-z

Mazza D; McCarthy E; Singh N; Carey M; Turner L; Harris M, 2020, '“There's always something else”: Patient perspectives on improving the implementation of obesity guidelines in general practice', Obesity Research and Clinical Practice, 14, pp. 437 - 442, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2020.09.004

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