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Personal profile
Biography
Grant Russell is a primary care clinician and health services researcher. He is the Professor of Primary Care Research and Director of the Southern Academic Primary Care Research Unit (SAPCRU) within the Department of General Practice at Monash University.
He is a graduate of the University of Western Australia and completed GP training with the Familiy Medicine Program in 1989. he subsequently worked as a GP in Perth, setting up a small, independent general practice with colleagues prior to leaving for Canada in 2005 to work as an academic family physician and clinician investigator at the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Ottawa, Canada.
His research program is directed towards understanding and measuring the impact of primary care reform on patients, clinicians and general practices. He has been responsible for over 100 peer reviewed publications and over $8,000,000 of research funding as a principal investigator. While in Canada he received a President's Award from the North American Primaty Care Research Group for leadership in several national investigations of research capacity in primary care.
External positions
Associate Professor , University of Ottawa
2009 → 2026
Research area keywords
- Canadian Health Care
- Health Care Reform
- Health Planning/Policy
- Health Services Delivery
- Primary Care
- Primary health care
- Research Capacity Development
- Refugee Health
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Monash Partners Supporting Research Translation
Hodgson, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Jones, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zeps, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Russell, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cahill, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Reeder, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Egerton-Warburton, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Srikanth, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ng, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Abdolkhani, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Carmichael, C. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Weatherall, T. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Buntine, P. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Foster, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Duncan, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Nathoo, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Aspinall, C. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/07/25 → 30/06/28
Project: Research
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National Multidisciplinary Primary Care Research, Policy and Advocacy Consortium
Kidd, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Sanci, L. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mazza, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Gordon, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Edelman, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zwar, N. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Halcomb, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dennis, S. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Taylor, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Russell, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cass, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sitas, F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Barr, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Agostino, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Assifi, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ball, L. E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bilton, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Botfield, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bradfield, Z. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Camoes-Costa, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chen, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Christian, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Desborough, J. L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dineen-Griffin, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Emery, J. D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Glasziou, P. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hall Dykgraaf, S. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hanson, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Heal, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hegarty, K. L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Deveny, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), James, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Johnson, C. L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Keay, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kirkegaard, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Larkins, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lau, P. M. Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Makeham, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McMorrow, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), O'Donnell, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Peiris, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Radford, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Randall, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rhee, J. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Russell, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Stocks, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sturgiss, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wallis, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Walters, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wright, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Abbott, P. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Baghbanian, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Barnes, K. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Boffa, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Borges, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Tegen, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Calma, K. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Chen, W. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Kneipp, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Heard, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Crawford, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Dai, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Davidson, S. K. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Gardiner, F. (Associate Investigator (AI)), George, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Guppy, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Harris-Roxas, B. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hespe, C. M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hills, D. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Huang-Lung, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Kang, M. S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Kensington, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hui, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Lim, R. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Matenge, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Marles, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Mavaddat, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Kirke, A. B. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Miller, C. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Morris-Donovan, B. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Munindradasa, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Peterson, G. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Pond, C. D. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Reed, R. L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Sharma, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Sim, T. F. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Srinivasan, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Stewart, R. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Sunjaya, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Ivers, R. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Toukhsati, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Tracy, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Veginadu, P. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Venning, B. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Webster, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Manger, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), van Kemenade, C. (Associate Investigator (AI)), McCallum, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Taylor, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & O'Shea, P. (Associate Investigator (AI))
6/01/25 → 2/12/29
Project: Research
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ECMO PROMPT: A Pilot Feasibility RCT of Patient-Reported Outcome Measure Monitoring and Feedback to Improve Disability and Quality of Life in Critically Ill Patients Who Survive Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Higgins, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Hodgson, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Burrell, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sheldrake, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Russell, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hayes, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), See, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Orford, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hopkins, C. (Project Manager), Pussegoda, E. (Project Manager) & Stebbins, K. (Project Manager)
1/04/24 → 1/10/26
Project: Research
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Scalable internet-delivered primary care for shoulder pain with or without telehealth support
Malliaras, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Foster, N. E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zadro, J. R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Littlewood, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Forbes, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Haines, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Harris, I. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Burstein, F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McMorrow, R. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Neil, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bell, R. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Schoch, P. A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Naunton, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bhogal, G. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Abeywickrema, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Russell, G. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Ridgway, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Page, R. (Associate Investigator (AI))
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (Australia)
1/03/24 → 31/08/29
Project: Research
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The Optimal Implementation of Antimicrobial Stewardship in General Practice study - OPTIMAS-GP study
Bonney, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Mullan, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Russell, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zwar, N. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Peterson, G. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mazza, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Eckermann, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Barnett, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Keighley, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Metusela, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cortie, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Radford, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/03/24 → 28/02/29
Project: Research
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Availability and content of discharge summaries for primary care physicians of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation–treated patients: An observational study
Orman, Z. (Leading Author), Singh, A., Hopkins, C., Burrell, A., See, E., Pussegoda, E., Russell, G., He, L., Orford, N., Nair, P., Hodgson, C. L. & Higgins, A. M. (Leading Author), Apr 2026, In: Australian Critical Care. 39, 2, 6 p., 101530.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Bridging the Gap in Dementia Rehabilitation: Evaluating the Impact of the INCLUDE Package on Allied Health Professionals' Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Change
Lee, D. C. A., Devanny, C., Russell, G., O'Connor, C. M. C., Hill, K. D., Swaffer, K., Cations, M., Laver, K., Low, L. F., Neves, B. B., Skouteris, H. & Callisaya, M. L., Jul 2026, In: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 41, 7, 15 p., e70237.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Clinician Decision Making in Managing Primary Aldosteronism: A Qualitative Study
Hakim, S., Yeung, L. H. J., Russell, G., Dubrofsky, L., Kline, G., Yang, J. & Long, K. M., Sept 2026, In: Kidney Medicine. 8, 9, 13 p., 101429.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Effectiveness of tailored public health messages for vulnerable populations: A randomised controlled trial
D'Atri, M., Williams, N., Robins, L. M., Long, K. M., Wiloughby, L., Callaway, L., Williams, C., Russell, G., Hill, K., Hlavac, J., Prain, M., Bonnici, R., Wilkinson, N., Aslangul, S., Macindoe, R., Danby, H., Pearce, D., Loads, M., Nazarentian, S. & McMurtie, S. & 3 others, , Jun 2026, In: Public Health. 255, 10 p., 106251.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Factors Associated with the Timing of Initial Visit to Healthcare Providers for Injured Workers with Low Back Pain Claims: A Multijurisdiction Retrospective Cohort
Mekonnen, T. H., Russell, G., Sheehan, L. R., Collie, A. & Di Donato, M. (Leading Author), Mar 2026, In: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. 36, 1, p. 303–313 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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2014 Highly Commended, Sir Richard Stawell Prize from the Medical Journal of Australia
Russell, G. (Recipient), 1 Jun 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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AAAPC North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) Prize
Russell, G. (Recipient), 1 Jun 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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AAAPC North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) Prize
Russell, G. (Recipient), 1 Sept 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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AAAPC North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) Prize
Russell, G. (Recipient), 1 Jun 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Australasian Association of Academic Primary Care Distinguished Paper Award
Russell, G. (Recipient), 1 Aug 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 1 Contribution to conference
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International Federation of Psychiatric Epidemiology
Enticott, J. (Speaker), Mazza, D. (Speaker), Russell, G. (Speaker), Brophy, L. M. (Organiser), Shawyer, F. (Speaker), Wilson-Evered, E. (Speaker), Edan, V. (Speaker), Slade, M. (Organiser) & Meadows, G. (Speaker)
10 Apr 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference