James E Sharman

PhD, Professor, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tas

A qualitative study on the practicality of guideline recommended office blood pressure measurement in primary care

For accuracy, clinic blood pressure must be measured using a standardised, guideline-recommended protocol. Practicality of this has not been examined, which was the aim of this study.


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.