By Emeritus Professor Mark Fort Harris

Journal articles

Hespe CM; Giskes K; Harris MF; Peiris D, 2022, 'Findings and lessons learnt implementing a cardiovascular disease quality improvement program in Australian primary care: a mixed method evaluation', BMC Health Services Research, 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-07310-6

Mistry SK; Harris E; Harris MF, 2022, 'Learning from a codesign exercise aimed at developing a navigation intervention in the general practice setting', Family Practice, 39, pp. 1070 - 1079, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/fampra/cmac020

Mistry SK; Ali ARMM; Yadav UN; Huda MN; Ghimire S; Saha M; Sarwar S; Harris MF, 2022, 'Loneliness and its correlates among Bangladeshi older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic', Scientific Reports, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-19376-1

Coorey G; Campain A; Mulley J; Usherwood T; Redfern J; Harris M; Zwar N; Parker S; Coiera E; Peiris D, 2022, 'Utilisation of government-subsidised chronic disease management plans and cardiovascular care in Australian general practices', BMC Primary Care, 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12875-022-01763-2

Parker SM; Barr M; Stocks N; Denney-Wilson E; Zwar N; Karnon J; Kabir A; Nutbeam D; Roseleur J; Liaw ST; McNamara C; Frank O; Tran A; Osborne R; Lau AYS; Harris M; Liaw T, 2022, 'Preventing chronic disease in overweight and obese patients with low health literacy using eHealth and teamwork in primary healthcare (HeLP-GP): A cluster randomised controlled trial', BMJ Open, 12, pp. e060393, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060393

Sitas F; Harris-Roxas B; White S; Barr M; Haigh F; Harris M, 2022, 'Smoking cessation on discharge summaries', Medical Journal of Australia, 218, pp. 46 - 46, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja2.51792

Mistry SK; Harris E; Harris MF, 2022, 'Scoping the needs, roles and implementation of bilingual community navigators in general practice settings', Health and Social Care in the Community, 30, pp. e5495 - e5505, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13973

Wilson H; Harris-Roxas B; Lintzeris N; Harris M, 2022, 'Diagnosing and managing patients with chronic pain who develop prescription opioid use disorder: A scoping review of general practitioners’ experience', Australian Journal of General Practice, 51, pp. 804 - 811, http://dx.doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-10-21-6201

Ansari RM; Harris MF; Hosseinzadeh H; Zwar N, 2022, 'Implementation of Chronic Care Model for Diabetes Self-Management: A Quantitative Analysis', Diabetology, 3, pp. 407 - 422, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/diabetology3030031

Buss VH; Varnfield M; Harris M; Barr M, 2022, 'Mobile Health Use by Older Individuals at Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in an Australian Cohort: Cross-sectional Survey Study', Jmir Mhealth and Uhealth, 10, pp. e37343, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/37343

Buss VH; Varnfield M; Harris M; Barr M, 2022, 'Remotely Conducted App-Based Intervention for Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Risk Awareness and Prevention: Single-Group Feasibility Trial', Jmir Human Factors, 9, pp. e38469, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/38469

Williamson M; Barr ML; Kabir A; Comino EJ; Goodger B; Harris-Roxas BF; Crozier A; Jackson T; Finch J; Harris MF, 2022, 'Frequent users of health services among community-based older Australians: Characteristics and association with mortality', Australasian Journal on Ageing, 41, pp. e328 - e338, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajag.13110

Harris MF; Rhee J, 2022, 'Achieving continuity of care in general practice: the impact of patient enrolment on health outcomes', Medical Journal of Australia, 216, pp. 460 - 461, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja2.51508

Buss VH; Varnfield M; Harris M; Barr M, 2022, 'A Mobile App for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Development and Usability Study', Jmir Human Factors, 9, pp. e35065, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/35065

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

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