Professor Katharine Wallis
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Katharine Wallis

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Background

Katharine is Mayne Professor and Head of the Mayne Academy of General Practice and Head of the General Practice Clinical Unit at the University of Queensland Medical School. Katharine is a clinically active general practitioner and Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.

As a GP and researcher, Katharine is committed to translating evidence into practice and developing the evidence base for high-quality primary health care. Katharine’s main research interest is in safer prescribing in general practice to improve outcomes for patients. She co-leads the RELEASE (Redressing long-term antidepressant use) program of research.

Katharine’s career began with a degree in Medicine followed by a Master’s in Bioethics and Health Law, and then, bringing the skillsets together, a PhD focussed on patient safety in primary care.

Availability

Professor Katharine Wallis is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Health Sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Medical Science, University of Otago
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics, University of Otago
  • Masters (Coursework) of Bioethics, University of Otago
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Otago

Research interests

  • Safer prescribing in general practice

  • Redressing long-term use of antidepressants to improve patient outcomes

  • Older driver medical assessment in general practice

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100 works between 2007 and 2025
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Featured

2024

Journal Article

Acceptability and optimisation of resources to support antidepressant cessation: a qualitative think-aloud study with patients

McDonald, Suzanne, Wallis, Katharine Ann, Horowitz, Mark, Mann, Esther, Le, Vilany and Donald, Maria (2024). Acceptability and optimisation of resources to support antidepressant cessation: a qualitative think-aloud study with patients. British Journal of General Practice, 74 (739), e113-e119. doi: 10.3399/bjgp.2023.0269

Acceptability and optimisation of resources to support antidepressant cessation: a qualitative think-aloud study with patients

Featured

2024

Journal Article

Lessons from the Netherlands for Australia: cross-country comparison of trends in antidepressant dispensing 2013–2021 and contextual factors influencing prescribing

Wallis, Katharine A., Dikken, Pieter J. S., Sooriyaarachchi, Piumika, Bohnen, Arthur M. and Donald, Maria (2024). Lessons from the Netherlands for Australia: cross-country comparison of trends in antidepressant dispensing 2013–2021 and contextual factors influencing prescribing. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 30 (1) PY23168, 1-9. doi: 10.1071/py23168

Lessons from the Netherlands for Australia: cross-country comparison of trends in antidepressant dispensing 2013–2021 and contextual factors influencing prescribing

Featured

2023

Journal Article

RELEASE (REdressing Long-tErm Antidepressant uSE): protocol for a 3-arm pragmatic cluster randomised controlled trial effectiveness-implementation hybrid type-1 in general practice

Wallis, Katharine A., Donald, Maria, Horowitz, Mark, Moncrieff, Joanna, Ware, Robert S., Byrnes, Joshua, Thrift, Karen, Cleetus, MaryAnne, Panahi, Idin, Zwar, Nicholas, Morgan, Mark, Freeman, Chris and Scott, Ian (2023). RELEASE (REdressing Long-tErm Antidepressant uSE): protocol for a 3-arm pragmatic cluster randomised controlled trial effectiveness-implementation hybrid type-1 in general practice. Trials, 24 (1) 615, 1-14. doi: 10.1186/s13063-023-07646-w

RELEASE (REdressing Long-tErm Antidepressant uSE): protocol for a 3-arm pragmatic cluster randomised controlled trial effectiveness-implementation hybrid type-1 in general practice

Featured

2023

Journal Article

How different countries respond to adverse events whilst patients’ rights are protected

Gil-Hernández, Eva, Carrillo, Irene, Tumelty, Mary-Elizabeth, Srulovici, Einav, Vanhaecht, Kris, Wallis, Katharine Ann, Giraldo, Priscila, Astier-Peña, María Pilar, Panella, Massimiliano, Guerra-Paiva, Sofia, Buttigieg, Sandra, Seys, Deborah, Strametz, Reinhard, Mora, Asier Urruela and Mira, José Joaquín (2023). How different countries respond to adverse events whilst patients’ rights are protected. Medicine, Science and the Law, 64 (2), 258024231182369-112. doi: 10.1177/00258024231182369

How different countries respond to adverse events whilst patients’ rights are protected

Featured

2023

Journal Article

3-Domains screening toolkit for medical assessment of older drivers: feasibility study in Australian general practice

Wallis, Katharine A., Scott, Theresa L., Mendis, Marini and Spurling, Geoffrey (2023). 3-Domains screening toolkit for medical assessment of older drivers: feasibility study in Australian general practice. Australian journal of general practice, 52 (6), 401-407. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-08-22-6528

3-Domains screening toolkit for medical assessment of older drivers: feasibility study in Australian general practice

2025

Journal Article

The answer is simple, it’s be respectful’: General practitioner views on reducing weight stigma to improve maternity care

van den Heuvel, Jessica, Wallis, Katharine, Kearney, Lauren and Callaway, Leonie (2025). The answer is simple, it’s be respectful’: General practitioner views on reducing weight stigma to improve maternity care. Australian Journal of General Practice, 54 (9).

The answer is simple, it’s be respectful’: General practitioner views on reducing weight stigma to improve maternity care

2025

Conference Publication

041 Older women’s decision-making after contemplating messaging about breast cancer screening cessation

Smith, Jenna, Haynes, Tara, Schonberg, Mara A, Houssami, Nehmat, Vincent, Wendy, Cvejic, Erin, Naganathan, Vasi, Jansen, Jesse, Dodd, Rachael H, Wallis, Katharine and McCaffery, Kirsten J (2025). 041 Older women’s decision-making after contemplating messaging about breast cancer screening cessation. BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. doi: 10.1136/ebm-2025-pod.41

041 Older women’s decision-making after contemplating messaging about breast cancer screening cessation

2025

Journal Article

Use of mental health treatment plans, psychological treatment services and antidepressants in young Australian women: a cohort study

Wilson, Louise F., Dobson, Annette J., Wallis, Katharine A., Doust, Jenny A. and Mishra, Gita D. (2025). Use of mental health treatment plans, psychological treatment services and antidepressants in young Australian women: a cohort study. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 59 (10) 00048674251362038, 906-916. doi: 10.1177/00048674251362038

Use of mental health treatment plans, psychological treatment services and antidepressants in young Australian women: a cohort study

2025

Journal Article

Practical tips to fostering positive perceptions of and interest in general practice across medical training phases

Yong, Faith, Fox, Jordan, Martin, Priya, Partanen, Riitta, Wallis, Katharine and McGrail, Matthew (2025). Practical tips to fostering positive perceptions of and interest in general practice across medical training phases. MedEdPublish, 15 42, 1-8. doi: 10.12688/mep.20921.1

Practical tips to fostering positive perceptions of and interest in general practice across medical training phases

2025

Journal Article

Informing older women about the cessation of breast cancer screening invitations: a randomized trial

Smith, J., Cvejic, E., Houssami, N., Schonberg, M., Vincent, W., Naganathan, V., Jansen, J., Dodd, R., Wallis, K. and McCaffery, K. (2025). Informing older women about the cessation of breast cancer screening invitations: a randomized trial. Patient Education and Counseling, 137 108902, 108902-137. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2025.108902

Informing older women about the cessation of breast cancer screening invitations: a randomized trial

2025

Journal Article

The Economic Value of Virtual Primary Healthcare Services for Rural Populations: A Systematic Review

Simpson, Digby, Ahmad, Kabir, Mosharaf, Md Parvez, Nasir, Bushra Farah, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, McGrail, Matthew, Wallis, Katharine A and Alam, Khorshed (2025). The Economic Value of Virtual Primary Healthcare Services for Rural Populations: A Systematic Review. Health Policy and Technology, 14 (5) 101067, 101067-5. doi: 10.1016/j.hlpt.2025.101067

The Economic Value of Virtual Primary Healthcare Services for Rural Populations: A Systematic Review

2025

Journal Article

Antidepressant prescribing in Australian primary care: time to reevaluate

Wallis, Katharine A, King, Anna and Moncrieff, Joanna (2025). Antidepressant prescribing in Australian primary care: time to reevaluate. Medical Journal of Australia, 222 (9), 430-432. doi: 10.5694/mja2.52645

Antidepressant prescribing in Australian primary care: time to reevaluate

2025

Journal Article

General practice specialty decision-making: a system-level Australian qualitative study

Yong, Faith R., Martin, Priya, Wallis, Katharine A., Fox, Jordan, Kirubakaran, Sneha, Partanen, Riitta L., Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas and McGrail, Matthew R. (2025). General practice specialty decision-making: a system-level Australian qualitative study. BJGP Open bjgpo.2024.0218, BJGPO.2024.0218. doi: 10.3399/bjgpo.2024.0218

General practice specialty decision-making: a system-level Australian qualitative study

2024

Journal Article

Co‐creating an Indigenous‐led virtual health services model for Indigenous Australians living with chronic disease

Nasir, Bushra Farah, MacAskill, William, Leedie, Floyd, Martin, Priya, Alam, Khorshed, Wallis, Katharine, McGrail, Matthew and Kondalsamy‐Chennakesavan, Srinivas (2024). Co‐creating an Indigenous‐led virtual health services model for Indigenous Australians living with chronic disease. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 33 (1) e13206, e13206. doi: 10.1111/ajr.13206

Co‐creating an Indigenous‐led virtual health services model for Indigenous Australians living with chronic disease

2024

Conference Publication

Weight Stigma in Maternity Care: An interview study with General Practitioners

Van Den Heuvel, Jessica, Wallis, Katharine, Callaway, Leonie and Kearney, Lauren (2024). Weight Stigma in Maternity Care: An interview study with General Practitioners. Australasian Association for Academic Primary Care Conference, Parramatta, NSW Australia, 15-16 August 2024.

Weight Stigma in Maternity Care: An interview study with General Practitioners

2024

Journal Article

Can digital innovation transform rural primary health care? A systematic review protocol

Nasir, Bushra F, Leedie, Floyd, Fox, Jordan, Martin, Priya, Alam, Khorshed, Wallis, Katharine, McGrail, Matthew R and Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas (2024). Can digital innovation transform rural primary health care? A systematic review protocol. BMJ Open, 14 (6) e083152, 1-4. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-083152

Can digital innovation transform rural primary health care? A systematic review protocol

2024

Journal Article

Randomized trial of information for older women about cessation of breast cancer screening invitations

Smith, Jenna, Cvejic, Erin, Houssami, Nehmat, Schonberg, Mara A., Vincent, Wendy, Naganathan, Vasi, Jansen, Jesse, Dodd, Rachael H., Wallis, Katharine and McCaffery, Kirsten J. (2024). Randomized trial of information for older women about cessation of breast cancer screening invitations. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 39 (8), 1332-1341. doi: 10.1007/s11606-024-08656-3

Randomized trial of information for older women about cessation of breast cancer screening invitations

2023

Journal Article

Screening for cancer beyond recommended upper age limits: views and experiences of older people

Smith, Jenna, Dodd, Rachael H., Naganathan, Vasi, Cvejic, Erin, Jansen, Jesse, Wallis, Katharine and McCaffery, Kirsten J. (2023). Screening for cancer beyond recommended upper age limits: views and experiences of older people. Age and Ageing, 52 (10) afad196, 1-11. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afad196

Screening for cancer beyond recommended upper age limits: views and experiences of older people

2023

Journal Article

Treatment harms in paediatric primary care

Reith, David M., Leitch, Sharon, Eggleton, Kyle, Wallis, Katharine, Lillis, Steven, Williamson, Martyn and Cunningham, Wayne (2023). Treatment harms in paediatric primary care. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20 (14) 6378, 6378. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20146378

Treatment harms in paediatric primary care

2023

Journal Article

3-Domains screening toolkit for medical assessment of older drivers

Wallis, Katharine A., Scott, Theresa L., Mendis, Marini and Spurling, Geoffrey (2023). 3-Domains screening toolkit for medical assessment of older drivers. Australian Journal of General Practice, 52 (6), 401-407.

3-Domains screening toolkit for medical assessment of older drivers

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2027
    A Culturally Informed Chronic Disease Prevention Model Using Technology and Indigenous Virtual Experience: The THRIVE Project
    NHMRC MRFF Survivorship Care and Collaborative Research Prioritisation (Stream 2)
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2026
    RELEASE antidepressant drug dose tapering protocols in practice: A mixed methods study with general practitioners (RACGP Academic Post for Dr Chloe Tyson)
    Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2026
    Finding the genetic variants influencing antidepressant withdrawal symptoms
    NHMRC IDEAS Grants
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2029
    National Multidisciplinary Primary Care Research, Policy and Advocacy Consortium (a 2023 MRFF MMPC Stream 1 grant led by University of New South Wales)
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2026
    Older driver medical assessment: Validating a screening toolkit for use in general practice
    Motor Accident Insurance Commission
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2028
    RELEASE+: REdressing Long-tErm Antidepressant uSE in general practice
    NHMRC Partnership Projects
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Digital Health Transformation of Rural Primary Health Care Through an Innovative Digital Indigenous Primary Health Care Delivery Model: ID-INSPIRED
    NHMRC MRFF PHCR - Primary Health Care Digital Innovations
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2026
    Research Activity Title (Project): Wearables Integrated Technology to support healthy behaviours in people with Type 2 Diabetes (Wear- IT) (Externally administered by Bond University)
    Bond University
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2026
    The PARTNER network
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Preparing Australia for use of genomics in prevention of heart-disease: Focus on South Asian Australians
    NHMRC MRFF Genomics Health Futures Mission
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2026
    RELEASE: REdressing Long-tErm Antidepressant uSE in general practice
    NHMRC MRFF Clinician Researchers Applied Research in Health
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    OUTcomes POST COVID - Australian Platform Trial (OUTPOST-APT) (an MRFF EPCDRI project externally led by University of Melbourne)
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Informing stronger integration across all sectors of the GP education and training pipeline
    RACGP Education Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    The 3-Domains screening toolkit for driving medical assessment in older drivers: Validation study in specialist driving assessment clinic
    MAIC/RACGP Foundation Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 2022
    Becoming a general practitioner/rural generalist supervisor: registrars' and new fellows' perceptions of the incentives, enablers and barriers (RACGP Education Research Grant administered by GPTQ)
    General Practice Training Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2022
    Registrar onboarding in general practice: exploring the views and experiences of GP registrars, GP Supervisors and practice managers (RACGP Education Research Grant administered by GPTQ)
    General Practice Training Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Mind the gaps: preparedness of new general practitioner fellows for independent practice (Royal Australian College of General Practitioners grant administered by General Practice Training Qld)
    General Practice Training Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    The 3-Domains toolkit for assessing older drivers: pilot study in general practices and validation study in driving assessment clinic
    MAIC/RACGP Foundation Research Grant
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Katharine Wallis is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring the complex relationships between pre-existing conditions and cancer diagnosis in an ageing population

    Associate Advisor

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