Overview
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
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
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Safer prescribing in general practice
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Redressing long-term use of antidepressants to improve patient outcomes
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Older driver medical assessment in general practice
Works
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2025
Conference Publication
Practical tips to foster interest in general practice across medical training phases
McGrail, Matthew, Yong, Faith, Martin, Priya, Fox, Jordan, Partanen, Riitta and Wallis, Katharine (2025). Practical tips to foster interest in general practice across medical training phases. Rural and Remote Health Scientific Symposium, Alice Springs, NT, Australia, 8-9 October 2025.
2025
Conference Publication
Older driver medical assessment: validating a screening toolkit for use in general practice
Wallis, Katharine, Spurling, Geoffrey, Bassingthwaighte, Louise, Grif, Janelle and Knowles, Josh (2025). Older driver medical assessment: validating a screening toolkit for use in general practice. CLAYTON SOUTH: CSIRO PUBLISHING.
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
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.
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
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
2024
Conference Publication
Insights from recent GP fellows of their career-choice paths using semi-structured interviews
McGrail, Matthew, Yong, Faith, Martin, Priya, Fox, Jordan, Kirubakaran, Sneha, Partanen, Riitta, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Sri and Wallis, Katharine (2024). Insights from recent GP fellows of their career-choice paths using semi-structured interviews. GP24, Perth, WA, Australia, 21-23 November 2024.
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
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
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.
2023
Journal Article
Coping with uncertainty in clinical practice: a narrative review
Scott, Ian A., Doust, Jenny A., Keijzers, Gerben B. and Wallis, Katharine A. (2023). Coping with uncertainty in clinical practice: a narrative review. Medical Journal of Australia, 218 (9), 418-425. doi: 10.5694/mja2.51925
2022
Journal Article
Costs to the Medicare Benefits Schedule for general practitioner consultations: A time-series analysis
De Guzman, Keshia R., Snoswell, Centaine L., Caffery, Liam J., Wallis, Katharine A. and Smith, Anthony C. (2022). Costs to the Medicare Benefits Schedule for general practitioner consultations: A time-series analysis. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 28 (10), 726-732. doi: 10.1177/1357633X221122135
2022
Journal Article
General practitioners’ views and experiences of communicating with older people about cancer screening: a qualitative study
Smith, Jenna, Dodd, Rachael H., Wallis, Katharine A., Naganathan, Vasi, Cvejic, Erin, Jansen, Jesse and McCaffery, Kirsten J. (2022). General practitioners’ views and experiences of communicating with older people about cancer screening: a qualitative study. Family Practice, 41 (4), 543-553. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmac126
2022
Journal Article
Social and occupational outcomes for young people who attend early intervention mental health services: a longitudinal study
Wallis, Katharine A, Zwar, Nicholas A and Glasziou, Paul P (2022). Social and occupational outcomes for young people who attend early intervention mental health services: a longitudinal study. Medical Journal of Australia, 217 (4), 218-218. doi: 10.5694/mja2.51655
2022
Journal Article
GP teachers’ views on continuing clinical placements in general practice during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic
Wallis, Katharine A, Smith, Jane, Henderson, Margaret, Yates, Natasha, Sturman, Nancy and Askew, Deborah A (2022). GP teachers’ views on continuing clinical placements in general practice during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. Australian Journal of General Practice, 51 (3), 167-170. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-10-21-6203
2022
Journal Article
Trial and error: challenges conducting pragmatic trials in general practice
Wallis, Katharine Ann and Elley, Carolyn Raina (2022). Trial and error: challenges conducting pragmatic trials in general practice. British Journal of General Practice, 72 (715), 54-55. doi: 10.3399/bjgp22x718289
2022
Journal Article
Older peoples’ views on cardiovascular disease medication: a qualitative study
Wallis, Katharine A, Taylor, Denise A, Fanueli, Elizabeth F, Saravanakumar, Priya and Wells, Susan (2022). Older peoples’ views on cardiovascular disease medication: a qualitative study. Family Practice, 39 (5), 897-902. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmab186
2022
Journal Article
Process evaluation of the Safer Prescribing and Care for the Elderly (SPACE) cluster randomised controlled trial in New Zealand general practice
Wallis, Katharine Ann, Elley, Carolyn Raina, Hikaka, Joanna Frances and Moyes, Simon A. (2022). Process evaluation of the Safer Prescribing and Care for the Elderly (SPACE) cluster randomised controlled trial in New Zealand general practice. Journal of Primary Health Care, 14 (3), 244-253. doi: 10.1071/hc22052
2021
Journal Article
General practitioners’ deprescribing decisions in older adults with polypharmacy: a case vignette study in 31 countries
Jungo, Katharina Tabea, Mantelli, Sophie, Rozsnyai, Zsofia, Missiou, Aristea, Kitanovska, Biljana Gerasimovska, Weltermann, Birgitta, Mallen, Christian, Collins, Claire, Bonfim, Daiana, Kurpas, Donata, Petrazzuoli, Ferdinando, Dumitra, Gindrovel, Thulesius, Hans, Lingner, Heidrun, Johansen, Kasper Lorenz, Wallis, Katharine, Hoffmann, Kathryn, Peremans, Lieve, Pilv, Liina, Šter, Marija Petek, Bleckwenn, Markus, Sattler, Martin, van der Ploeg, Milly, Torzsa, Péter, Kánská, Petra Bomberová, Vinker, Shlomo, Assenova, Radost, Bravo, Raquel Gomez, Viegas, Rita P. A. ... Streit, Sven (2021). General practitioners’ deprescribing decisions in older adults with polypharmacy: a case vignette study in 31 countries. BMC Geriatrics, 21 (1) 19, 19. doi: 10.1186/s12877-020-01953-6
2021
Journal Article
Safer prescribing and care for the elderly (SPACE): cluster randomised controlled trial in general practice
Wallis, Katharine Ann, Elley, Carolyn Raina, Moyes, Simon A., Lee, Arier, Hikaka, Joanna Frances, Hikaka, Joanna and Kerse, Ngaire M. (2021). Safer prescribing and care for the elderly (SPACE): cluster randomised controlled trial in general practice. BJGP Open, 6 (1) 0129, BJGPO.2021.0129-10. doi: 10.3399/bjgpo.2021.0129
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the complex relationships between pre-existing conditions and cancer diagnosis in an ageing population
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