By Emeritus Professor Mark Fort Harris

Journal articles

Rose VK; Harris MF, 2015, 'Experiences of self-management support from GPs among Australian ethnically diverse diabetes patients: A qualitative study', Psychology, Health and Medicine, 20, pp. 114 - 120, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2014.897915

Liaw ST; Hasan I; Wade V; Canalese R; Kelaher M; Lau P; Harris M, 2015, 'Improving cultural respect to improve Aboriginal health in general practice: A multi-methods and multi-perspective pragmatic study', Australian Family Physician, 44, pp. 387 - 392

Turner LR; Harris MF; Mazza D, 2015, 'Obesity management in general practice: Does current practice match guideline recommendations?', Medical Journal of Australia, 202, pp. 370 - 373, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja14.00998

Faruqi N; Spooner C; Joshi C; Lloyd J; Dennis S; Stocks N; Taggart J; Harris MF, 2015, 'Primary health care-level interventions targeting health literacy and their effect on weight loss: A systematic review', BMC Obesity, 2, pp. 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40608-015-0035-7

Faruqi N; Stocks N; Spooner C; el Haddad N; Harris MF, 2015, 'Research protocol: Management of obesity in patients with low health literacy in primary health care', BMC Obesity, 2, pp. 5, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40608-015-0036-6

Denney-Wilson E; Robinson A; Laws R; Harris MF, 2014, 'Development and feasibility of a child obesity prevention intervention in general practice: The Healthy 4 Life pilot study', Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 50, pp. 890 - 894, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jpc.12671

Harris MF; Spooner CJ, 2014, 'Weight loss options in general practice: A positive approach, using the 5AS, is required when helping obese patients manage their weight', Medical Journal of Australia, 201, pp. 184 - 185, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja14.00922

He P; Yuan Z; Liu Y; Li G; Lv H; Yu J; Harris MF, 2014, 'An evaluation of a tailored intervention on village doctors use of electronic health records', BMC Health Services Research, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-14-217

Redfern J; Usherwood T; Harris MF; Rodgers A; Hayman N; Panaretto K; Chow C; Lau AYS; Neubeck L; Coorey G; Hersch F; Heeley E; Patel A; Jan S; Zwar N; Peiris D, 2014, 'A randomised controlled trial of a consumer-focused e-health strategy for cardiovascular risk management in primary care: The Consumer Navigation of Electronic Cardiovascular Tools (CONNECT) study protocol', BMJ Open, 4, pp. e004523, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2013-004523

Pillay M; Dennis S; Harris MF, 2014, 'Quality of care measures in multimorbidity.', Aust Fam Physician, 43, pp. 132 - 136, http://www.racgp.org.au/afp/2014/march/multimorbidity/

Patel B; Patel A; Jan S; Usherwood T; Harris M; Panaretto K; Zwar N; Redfern J; Jansen J; Doust J; Peiris D, 2014, 'A multifaceted quality improvement intervention for CVD risk management in Australian primary healthcare: a protocol for a process evaluation', Implementation science : IS, 9, pp. 187, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13012-014-0187-8

Liu Y; Yuan Z; Liu Y; Jayasinghe UW; Harris MF, 2014, 'Changing community health service delivery in economically less-developed rural areas in China: Impact on service use and satisfaction', BMJ Open, 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2013-004148

Joshi C; Jayasinghe UW; Parker S; Mar CD; Russell G; Lloyd J; Mazza D; Denney-Wilson E; Van Driel M; Taylor R; Harris MF; Zwar N; Litt J; Smith J; Laws R; Snowdon T; Bolger-Harris H; Groombridge S; Goldstein S; Howarth T; Huang N; Wilson J, 2014, 'Does health literacy affect patients' receipt of preventative primary care? A multilevel analysis', BMC Family Practice, 15, pp. 171, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12875-014-0171-z

Goldstein D; Bell ML; Butow P; Sze M; Vaccaro L; Dong S; Liauw W; Hui R; Tattersall M; Ng W; Asghari R; Steer C; Vardy J; Parente P; Harris M; Karanth NV; King M; Girgis A; Eisenbruch M; Jefford M, 2014, 'Immigrants' perceptions of the quality of their cancer care: An Australian comparative study, identifying potentially modifiable factors', Annals of Oncology, 25, pp. 1643 - 1649, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/annonc/mdu182

Stewart S; Stocks NP; Burrell LM; De Looze FJ; Esterman A; Harris M; Hung J; Swemmer CH; Kurstjens NP; Jennings GL; Carrington MJ, 2014, 'More rigorous protocol adherence to intensive structured management improves blood pressure control in primary care: Results from the Valsartan Intensified Primary carE Reduction of Blood Pressure study', Journal of Hypertension, 32, pp. 1342 - 1350, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/HJH.0000000000000180

Harris MF; Zwar NA, 2014, 'Reflections on the history of general practice in Australia.', The Medical journal of Australia, 201, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja14.00141

Faruqi N; Lloyd JE; Harris MF; Ahmad R; Yeong L-L, 2014, 'Feasibility of an intervention to enhance preventive care for people with low health literacy in primary health care', Australian Journal of Primary Health Care, Published online: 10 June 2014, pp. 1 - 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/PY14061

Peiris D; Usherwood T; Panaretto K; Harris M; Hunt J; Zwar N; Redfern J; Cass A; Colagiuri S; Hayman N; Patel A, 2014, 'O105 Effect Of A Multi-Faceted Quality Improvement Intervention To Improve Cardiovascular Disease Risk Identification And Management In Australian Primary Health Care: The Torpedo Cluster-Randomised Trial', Global Heart, 9, pp. e28 - e28, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gheart.2014.03.1317

Patel B; Usherwood T; Harris M; Panaretto K; Redfern J; Jansen J; McKinn S; Lyford M; Patel A; Peiris D, 2014, 'PT253 Understanding the impact of a multifaceted quality improvement intervention to improve cardiovascular disease risk management in Australian Primary Health Care: The TORPEDO study process evaluation', Global Heart, 9, pp. e214 - e215, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gheart.2014.03.2002

Partridge SR; Hebdren L; Balestracci K; Wong A; Phongsavan P; Denney-Wilson E; Harris M; McGeechan K; Bauman A; Allman-Farinelli M, 2014, 'Recruiting young adults into the TXT2BFiT trial for prevention of weight gain: Effectiveness and cost strategies', Obesity Research & Clinical Practice, 8, pp. 77 - 77, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2014.10.139

McKenzie SH; Jayasinghe UW; Fanaian M; Passey M; Harris MF, 2013, 'Analysis of the psychological impact of a vascular risk factor intervention: Results from a cluster randomized controlled trial in Australian general practice', BMC Family Practice, 14, pp. 190 - 190, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-14-190

Comino E; Tran DT; Haas M; Flack J; Jalaludin B; Jorm L; Harris MF, 2013, 'Validating self-report of diabetes and diabetes medication use by participants in the 45 and Up study: a record linkage study.', BMC Health Services Research, 13, pp. 481, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-13-481

Joshi C; Russell G; Cheng I; Kay M; Pottie K; Alston M; Smith M; Chan B; Vasi S; Lo W; Wahidi S; Harris M, 2013, 'A narrative synthesis of the impact of primary health care delivery models for refugees in resettlement countries on access, quality and coordination', International Journal for Equity in Health, 12, pp. 179 - 184, http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v9i3.6301

McKenzie SH; Harris MF, 2013, 'Understanding the relationship between stress, distress and healthy lifestyle behaviour: A qualitative study of patients and general practitioners', BMC Family Practice, 14, pp. 166, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-14-166

Pascoe SW; Veitch C; Crossland LJ; Beilby JJ; Spigelman A; Stubbs J; Harris MF, 2013, 'Patients' experiences of referral for colorectal cancer', BMC Family Practice, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-14-124

Harris MF, 2013, 'RE: A cluster randomised controlled trial of vascular risk factor management in general practice', Medical Journal of Australia, 198, pp. 414, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja12.11844

Harris M; Litt J; Russell G; Mazza D; Lloyd J; Zwar N; Taylor R; Van Driel M; Del Mar C; Krastev Y; Parker S; Smith J, 2013, '069 Facilitating Implementation of Guidelines for the Prevention of Vascular Disease In General Practice', BMJ Quality & Safety, 22, pp. a34, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2013-002293.100

Harris MF; Fanaian M; Jayasinghe UW; Mckenzie SH; Powell davies G; Laws RA; Schutze H; Wan Q, 2013, 'A cluster randomised controlled trial of vascular risk factor management in general practice.', Medical Journal of Australia, 197, pp. 387 - 393, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja12.10313

Zhaokang Y; Yuxi L; Yong L; Yunchang X; Yuanjun G; Harris MF, 2013, 'A model for community health service development in depressed rural areas in China', BMC Health Services Research, 12, pp. Article number465, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-12-465

Denney-Wilson E; Campbell KJ; Laws R; Russell G; Lynch J; Ball K; Harris MF, 2013, 'Assisting parents to prevent obesity in their young children: The COMPaRE-PHC early childhood research program', Obesity Research & Clinical Practice, 7, pp. e98 - e98, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2013.12.678

Booth BJ; Zwar N; Harris MF, 2013, 'Healthcare improvement as planned system change or complex responsive processes? a longitudinal case study in general practice', BMC Family Practice, 14, pp. 51 - 51, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-14-51

Harris MF; Webster VK; Jackson Pulver L; Jalaludin BB; Comino EJ, 2013, 'Immunisation rates among a birth cohort of Aboriginal infants in an urban community.', Paediatrics and Child Health, 50, pp. 1 - 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jpc.12482

Vagholkar S; Zwar N; Jayasinghe UW; Harris MF; Denney-Wilson E; Patel A; Campbell T, 2013, 'Influence of cardiovascular absolute risk assessment on prescribing of antihypertensive and lipid-lowering medications: A cluster randomized controlled trial', American Heart Journal, 167, pp. 28 - 35, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2013.10.002

Harris M; Dennis S; Pillay M, 2013, 'Multimorbidity: Negotiating priorities and making progress', Australian Family Physician, 42, pp. 850 - 854

Harris M; Litt J; Russell G; Mazza D; Lloyd J; Zwar N; Taylor R; Van Driel M; Del Mar C; Krastev Y; Parker S; Smith J, 2013, 'P179 Facilitating Implementation Of Guidelines For The Prevention Of Vascular Disease In General Practice', BMJ Quality & Safety, 22, pp. 64.2 - 64, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2013-002293.193

Haigh F; Baum F; Dannenberg AL; Harris MF; Harris-Roxas B; Keleher H; Kemp L; Morgan R; Chok HNG; Spickett J; Harris E, 2013, 'The effectiveness of health impact assessment in influencing decision-making in Australia and New Zealand 2005–2009', BMC Public Health, 13, pp. 1188 - 1188, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-13-1188

Chan BC; Jayasinghe UW; Christl B; Laws R; Orr N; Williams AM; Partington K; Harris MF, 2013, 'The impact of a team-based intervention on the lifestyle risk factor management practices of community nurses: Outcomes of the Community Nursing SNAP Trial', BMC Health Services Research, 13, pp. 54, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-13-54

Black D; Taggart J; Jayasinghe UW; Proudfoot J; Crookes P; Beilby J; Powell Davies PG; Wilson LA; Harris MF; Powell Davies G, 2013, 'The Teamwork Study: enhancing the role of non-GP staff in chronic disease management in general practice', Australian Journal of Primary Health, 19, pp. 184 - 189, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/PY11071

Goldsbury D; Harris MF; Pascoe S; Barton MB; Olver I; Spigelman AD; Beilby J; Veitch C; Weller D; O Connell DL, 2013, 'The varying role of the GP in the pathway between colonoscopy and surgery for colorectal cancer: a retrospective cohort study', BMJ Open, 3, pp. 1 - 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2012-002325

Harris MF; Pascoe S; Crossland L; Beilby J; Veitch C; Spigelman A; Weller D, 2012, 'Patients with colorectal cancer A qualitative study of referral pathways and continuing care', Australian Family Physician, 41, pp. 899 - 902

Bryan A; Harris M; Sharma R, 2012, 'General practice: does size really count?', MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA, 197, pp. C7 - C8, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000310102600025&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Taggart J; Williams AM; Dennis SM; Newall AT; Shortus TD; Zwar NA; Denney-Wilson E; Harris MF, 2012, 'A systematic review of interventions in primary care to improve health literacy for chronic disease behavioral risk factors', BMC Family Practice, 13, pp. 49, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-13-49

Comino EJ; Powell davies G; Krastev Y; Haas M; Christl B; Furler JS; Raymont A; Harris MF, 2012, 'A systematic review of interventions to enhance access to best practice primary health care for chronic disease management, prevention and episodic care', BMC Health Services Research, pp. 415, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-12-415

Harris MF, 2012, 'Access to preventive care by immigrant populations', BMC Medicine, 10, pp. 55 - 55

Piribauer F; Thaler K; Harris MF, 2012, 'Covert checks by standardised patients of general practitioners' delivery of new periodic health examinations: Clustered cross-sectional study from a consumer organisation', BMJ Open, 2, pp. Art. No. e000744, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2011-000744

Comino EJ; Harris MF; Shaw J; Jayasinghe UW, 2012, 'Detection of type 2 diabetes: what role for associated risk and protective factors and socioeconomic status?', Australian Health Review, 36, pp. 349 - 355, http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=AH11047.pdf

Schutze H; Rix E; Laws R; Passey M; Fanaian M; Harris MF, 2012, 'How feasible are lifestyle modification programs for disease prevention in general practice?', Australian Journal of Primary Health, 18, pp. 129 - 137

Harris MF; Harris E, 2012, 'Partnerships between primary healthcare and population health: Preventing chronic disease in Australia', London Journal of Primary Care, 4, pp. 133 - 137, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17571472.2012.11493351

Passey M; Laws R; Jayasinghe UW; Fanaian M; Mckenzie SH; Powell Davies PG; Lyle D; Harris MF; Powell Davies G, 2012, 'Predictors of primary care referrals to a vascular disease prevention lifestyle program among participants in a cluster randomised trial', BMC Health Services Research, 12, pp. 234, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-12-234

Wan Q; Makeham M; Zwar NA; Petche S; Harris M, 2012, 'Qualitative evaluation of a diabetes electronic decision support tool: views of users.', BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 12, pp. 61, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6947-12-61

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