Authors

Carissa Bonner

MPH, PhD, Senior Research Fellow, The University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Public Health, Camperdown,NSW


Feasibility of a text-mediated recall system to increase cardiovascular disease risk assessment in general practice: Mixed-methods pilot evaluation

This study showed that an SMS recall system for Heart Health Checks can be effective and acceptable in general practice.


Future directions in cardiovascular disease risk prediction

More than 360 cardiovascular disease risk equations have been developed, many incorporating risk factors not included in the Framingham Risk Equation.


General practitioner support needs to implement cardiovascular disease risk assessment and management guidelines: Qualitative interviews

Previous research identified numerous barriers to GP use of cardiovascular disease risk guidelines. This study explored recent GP experiences.


Uptake of the Australian Heart Health Check before and after the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak

This study sought to determine the uptake of Item 699 and changes to existing health assessment item claims, before and after COVID-19 outbreak.