Professor Rhiannon Tudor Edwards
Professor in Health Economics

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Founding director of health economics research at Bangor University. Co-director of the Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation (CHEME) at Bangor University.
In a global analysis of bibliometrics in health economics (1975-2022), Rhiannon was listed among the most important authors in health economics. She was ranked in the top five most collaborative authors, with Bangor University in the top 10 most collaborative institutions in health economics. See: Barbu, L. Global trends in the scientific research of the health economics: a bibliometric analysis from 1975 to 2022. Health Econ Rev 13, 31 (2023).
Telephone: +44 (0) 1248 383 712
E-mail: r.t.edwards@bangor.ac.uk
Address: Room 103, Ardudwy, Normal Site, Bangor University, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2PZ
X (formerly known as Twitter): @ProfRTEdwards
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A cluster randomised controlled trial to investigate the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of the 'Girls Active' intervention: a study protocol
Edwardson, C. L., Harrington, D. M., Yates, T., Bodicoat, D. H., Khunti, K., Gorely, T., Sherar, L. B., Edwards, R. T., Wright, C., Harrington, K. & Davies, M. J., 4 Jun 2015, In: BMC Public Health. 15, p. 526Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Measuring Mental Health in a Cost-of-Living Crisis: a rapid review
England, C., Jarrom, D., Washington, J., Hasler, E., Batten, L., Lewis, R., Edwards, R. T., Davies, J., Collins, B., Cooper, A. & Edwards, A., 24 Jul 2023, MedRxiv.Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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A pilot randomised controlled trial of personalised care after treatment for prostate cancer (TOPCAT-P): nurse-led holistic-needs assessment and individualised psychoeducational intervention: study protocol
Evans, R. J., Hoare, Z. S., Wilkinson, C. E., Stanciu, M. A., Makin, M., Watson, E., Bulger, J., Evans, R., Hiscock, J., Hoare, Z., Edwards, R. T., Neal, R. D. & Wilkinson, C., 25 Jun 2015, In: BMJ Open. 5, 6Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An Economic Evaluation Supported by Qualitative Data About the Patient Concerns Inventory (PCI) versus Standard Treatment Pathway in the Management of Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
Ezeofor, V., Spencer, L., Rogers, S. N., Kanatas, A., Lowe, D., Semple, C. J., Hanna, J. R., Yeo, S. T. & Edwards, R. T., May 2022, In: PharmacoEconomics - Open. 6, 3, p. 389-403 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An Individually Tailored, Home-Based Supervised Exercise Programme for People with Early Dementia: An RCT-informed Health Economic Evaluation
Ezeofor, V., Hartfiel, N., Doungsong, P., Goldberg, S., van der Wardt, V., Howe, L., Gladman, J., Harwood, R. H. & Edwards, R. T., 11 Dec 2024.Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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Patients concerns inventory (PCI) versus standard treatment pathway in the management of patients with head and neck cancer: a qualitative informed economic evaluation
Ezeofor, V., Spencer, L., Rogers, S., Kanatas, A., Lowe, D., Temple, C. J., Hanna, J. R., Yeo, S. T. & Edwards, R. T., 1 Nov 2021, In: The Lancet. 398, Special Issue 2, p. S43Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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Economic model to examine the cost-effectiveness of FlowOx home therapy compared to standard care in patients with peripheral artery disease
Ezeofor, V., Bray, N., Bryning, L., Hashami, F., Hoel, H., Parker, D. & Edwards, R. T., 14 Jan 2021, In: PLoS ONE. 16, 1, e0244851.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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PET-PANC: multicentre prospective diagnostic accuracy and health economic analysis study of the impact of combined modality 18fluorine-2-fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose positron emission tomography with computed tomography scanning in the diagnosis and management of pancreatic cancer
Ghaneh, P., Hanson, R., Titman, A., Lancaster, G., Plumpton, C., Lloyd-Williams, H., Yeo, S. T., Edwards, R., Johnson, C., Abu Hilal, M., Higginson, A., Armstrong, T., Smith, A., Scarsbrook, A., McKay, C., Carter, R., Sutcliffe, R., Bramhall, S., Kocher, H., Cunningham, D., Pereira, S., Davidson, B., Chang, D., Khan, S., Zealley, I., Sarker, D., Al Sarireh, B., Charnley, R., Lobo, D., Nicolson, M., Halloran, C., Raraty, M., Sutton, R., Vinjamuri, S., Evans, J., Campbell, F., Deeks, J., Sanghera, B., Wong, W.-L. & Neoptolemos, J., 6 Feb 2018, In: Health Technology Assessment. 22, 7, 148 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Health economics of health justice partnerships: A rapid review of the economic returns to society of promoting access to legal advice
Granger, R., Genn, H. & Edwards, R. T., 15 Nov 2022, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 10, p. 1009964 9 p., 1009964.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Is lifestyle coaching a potential cost-effective intervention to address the backlog for mental health counselling?
Granger, R., Pisavadia, K., Makanjuola, A. & Edwards, R. T., 2022, Health Economics Study Group (HESG) annual conference June 2022. p. PosterResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Estimating the survival benefits gained from providing national cancer genetic services to women with a family history of breast cancer.
Griffith, G. L., Edwards, R. T., Gray, J., Wilkinson, C., Turner, J., France, B. & Bennett, P., 17 May 2004, In: British Journal of Cancer. 90, 10, p. 1912-1919Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mixed experiences of a mindfulness-informed intervention: Voices from people with intellectual disabilities, their supporters, and therapists
Griffith, G., Hastings, R., Williams, J., Jones, R., Roberts, J., Crane, R., Snowden, H., Bryning, L., Hoare, Z. & Edwards, R., Sept 2019, In: Mindfulness. 10, 9, p. 1828-1841Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Micro costing of NHS cancer genetic services.
Griffith, G. L., Edwards, R. T., Gray, J., Butler, R., Wilkinson, C., Turner, J., France, B. & Bennett, P., 17 Jan 2005, In: British Journal of Cancer. 92, 1, p. 60-71Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Can a mindfulness-informed intervention reduce aggressive behaviour in people with intellectual disabilities? Protocol for a feasibility study
Griffith, G., Jones, R., Hastings, R. P., Crane, R., Roberts, J., Williams, J., Bryning, L., Hoare, Z. & Edwards, R., 20 Sept 2016, In: Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 2016, 2, p. 58 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Preliminary findings of the evaluation of the first national UK based cancer genetics service.
Griffith, G., Edwards, R. T. & Gray, J., 1 Jul 2002.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Preferences for cancer genetics services prior to counselling: preliminary findings
Griffith, G., Edwards, R. T., Williams, J. M. & Gray, J., 1 Jul 2002.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Cancer genetic services: a systematic review of the economic evidence and issues.
Griffith, G. L., Edwards, R. T. & Gray, J., 4 May 2004, In: British Journal of Cancer. 90, 9, p. 1697-1703Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hip fracture rehabilitation in hospital and community settings: A rapid review of the evidence
Haf Spencer, L., Doungsong, P., Albustami, M., Dorkenoo, S., Williams, N. & Edwards, R. T., 16 Jan 2025.Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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Prognostic factors for a change in eye health or vision: A rapid review
Hammond, G., Needham-Taylor, A., Bromham, N., Gillen, E., Searchfield, L., Lewis, R., Cooper, A., Edwards, A., Edwards, R. T. & Davies, J., 18 Jan 2024, MedRxiv.Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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Quality of Life, Care Resource Use, and Costs of Dementia in 8 European Countries in a Cross-Sectional Cohort of the Actifcare Study
Handels, R., Skoldunger, A., Bieber, A., Edwards, R., Gonçalves-Pereira, M., Hopper, L., Irving, K., Jelley, H., Kerpershoek, L., Marques, M. J., Meyer, G., Michelet, M., Portolani, E., Røsvik, J., Selbaek, G., Stephan, A., de Vught, M., Wolfs, C., Woods, R., Zanetti, O., Verhey, F. & Wimo, A., 23 Nov 2018, In: Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 66, 3, p. 1027-1040Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A school-based intervention ('Girls Active') to increase physical activity levels among 11- to 14-year-old girls: cluster RCT
Harrington, D., Davies, M., Bodicoat, D., Charles, J., Chudasama , Y., Gorely, T., Khunti, K., Rowlands, A., Sherar, L., Edwards, R., Yates, T. & Edwardson, C., 28 Feb 2019, In: Public Health Research. 7, 5Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effectiveness of the ‘Girls Active’ school-based physical activity programme: A cluster randomised controlled trial
Harrington, D., Davies, M., Bodicoat, D., Charles, J., Chudasama, Y., Gorely, T., Khunti, K., Plekhanova, T., Rowlands, A., Sherar, L., Edwards, R., Yates, T. & Edwardson, C., 25 Apr 2018, In: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 15, 40.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Yoga for reducing perceived stress and back pain at work
Hartfiel, N., Burton, C., Rycroft-Malone, J., Clarke, G., Havenhand, J., Khalsa, S. B. & Edwards, R. T., 8 Dec 2012, In: Occupational Medicine. 62, 8, p. 606-612 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Social Return on Investment of Home Exercise and Community Referral for People With Early Dementia
Hartfiel, N., Gladman, J., Harwood, R. & Edwards, R. T., Dec 2022, In: Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine. 8Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A clinical librarian in a hospital critical care unit may generate a positive return on investment
Hartfiel, N., Sadera, G., Treadway, V., Lawrence, C. & Edwards, R. T., Jun 2021, In: Health Information and Libraries Journal. 38, 2, p. 97-112 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cost-effectiveness of yoga for managing musculoskeletal conditions in the workplace
Hartfiel, E., Clarke, G., Havenhand, J., Phillips, C. & Edwards, R., 30 Dec 2017, In: Occupational Medicine. 67, 9, p. 687-695Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Based Applied Psychophysiology: Yoga for Occupational Stress and Health
Hartfiel, E. & Edwards, R., May 2017, Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga . Telles, S. & Singh, N. (eds.). Medical Information Science Reference, p. 175 (Advances in Medical Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Social Return on Investment of Nature-Based Activities for Adults with Mental Wellbeing Challenges
Hartfiel, N., Gittins, H., Morrison, V., Wynne-Jones, S., Edwards, R. T. & Dandy, N., 2 Aug 2023, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20, 15, 13 p., 6500.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Promoting Activity, Independence, and Stability in Early Dementia and mild cognitive impairment (PrAISED): randomised controlled trial
Harwood, R. H., Goldberg, S. E., Brand, A., Wardt, V. V. D., Booth, V., Lorito, C. D., Hoare, Z., Hancox, J., Bajwa, R., Burgon, C., Howe, L., Cowley, A., Bramley, T., Long, A., Lock, J., Tucker, R., Adams, E. J., O’Brien, R., Kearney, F., Kowalewska, K., Godfrey, M., Dunlop, M., Junaid, K., Thacker, S., Duff, C., Welsh, T., Haddon-Silver, A., Gladman, J., Logan, P., Pollock, K., Vedhara, K., Hood, V., Nair, R. D., Smith, H., Tudor-Edwards, R., Hartfiel, N., Ezeofor, V., Vickers, R., Orrell, M. & Masud, T., 29 Aug 2023, In: BMJ. 382, e074787.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A development study and randomised feasibility trial of a tailored intervention to improve activity and reduce falls in older adults with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia
Harwood, R., van der Wardt, V., Goldberg, S., Kearney, F., Logan, P., Hood-Moore, V., Booth, V., Hancox, J., Masud, T., Hoare, Z., Brand, A., Edwards, R., Jones, C., das Nair, R., Pollock, K., Godfrey, M., Gladman, J., Vedhara, K., Smith, H. & Orrell, M., 17 Feb 2018, In: Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 4, 49, 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial of the use of Physical ACtivity monitors in an exercise referral setting: the PACERS study.
Hawkings, J., Edwards, M., Charles, J., Jago, R., Kelson, M., Morgan, K., Murphy, S., Oliver, E., Simpson, S., Edwards, R. & Moore, G., 12 Dec 2017, In: Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 3, 51, 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Which innovations can improve timeliness of investigations and address the backlog in endoscopy for patients with potential symptoms of upper and lower Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers? RR_00003 (August 2021)
Hendry, A., Anthony, B., Charles, J., Hartfiel, N., Roberts, J., Spencer, L., Bray, N., Wilkinson, C. & Edwards, R. T., Aug 2021, 34 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report › peer-review
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Putting Life in Years (PLINY): a randomised controlled trial and mixed-methods process evaluation of a telephone friendship intervention to improve mental well-being in independently living older people
Hind, D., Mountain, G., Gossage-Worrall, R., Walters, S., Duncan, R., Newbould, L., Rex, S., Jones, C. L., Bowling, A., Cattan, M., Cairns, A., Cooper, C., Goyder, E. & Edwards, R. T., 1 Dec 2014, In: Public Health Research. 2, 7Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cognitive rehabilitation for Parkinson's disease dementia: a study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial
Hindle, J., Watermeyer, T., Roberts, J., Martyr, A., Lloyd-Williams, H., Brand, A., Gutting, P., Hoare, Z., Edwards, R. & Clare, L., 22 Mar 2016, In: Trials. 17, 152, s13063-016-1253-0.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Erratum to: Cognitive rehabiliation for Parkinson's disease dementia: a study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial
Hindle, J. V., Watermeyer, T. J., Roberts, J., Martyr, A., Lloyd-Williams, H., Brand, A., Gutting, P., Hoare, Z., Edwards, R. T. & Clare, L., 23 Mar 2017, In: Trials. 18, 1, p. 138Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Preferences of people with diabetes for diabetic retinopathy screening: a discrete choice experiment
Holmes, E. A., Yeo, S. T., Edwards, R. T., Fargher, E. A., Luzio, S. D., Thomas, R. L. & Owens, D. R., 1 Jul 2012, In: Diabetic Medicine. 29, 7, p. 869-877Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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What are the wider economic effects of poor farm family health? Global Health Economics: Bridging Research and Reforms.
Hounsome, B., Edwards, R. T., Edwards-Jones, G. & Jenkins, T. N., 1 Jun 2003, p. 19.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Psychological Morbidity of Farmers and Non-farming Population: Results from a UK Survey
Hounsome, B., Edwards, R. T., Hounsome, N. & Edwards-Jones, G., 1 Aug 2012, In: Community Mental Health Journal. 48, 4, p. 503-510Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A note on the effect of farmer mental health on adoption: The case of agri-environment schemes.
Hounsome, B., Edwards, R. T. & Edwards-Jones, G., 1 Dec 2006, In: Agricultural Systems. 91, 3, p. 229-241Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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EQ-5D as a quality of life measure in people with Dementia and their carers: evidence and key issues.
Hounsome, N., Orrell, M. & Edwards, R. T., 1 Mar 2011, In: Value in Health. 14, 2, p. 390-399Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Conducting Economic Evaluations Alongside Randomised Trials: Current Methodological Issues and Novel Approaches
Hughes, D., Charles, J. M., Dawoud, D. M., Edwards, R. T., Holmes, E. A., Jones, C. L., Parham, P., Plumpton, C., Ridyard, C. O., Lloyd-Williams, H., Wood, E. M. & Yeo, S., May 2016, In: Pharmacoeconomics. 34, 5, p. 447-461Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Public health interventions to promote well-being in people aged 65 and over: systematic review of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.
Hughes, D., Linck, P. G., Windle, G., Hughes, D. A., Linck, P., Russell, I. T., Morgan, R., Woods, R. T., Burholt, V., Edwards, R. T., Reeves, C. & Yeo, S. T., 1 Jan 2008, 2008 ed. Unknown.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Public health interventions to promote well-being in people aged 65 and over: systematic review of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness: Evidence Tables.
Hughes, D., Linck, P. G., Windle, G., Linck, P., Morgan, R., Hughes, D. A., Burholt, V., Reeves, C., Yeo, S. T., Woods, R. T., Edwards, R. T. & Russell, I. T., 1 Jan 2008, 2008 ed. Unknown.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Charitable contributions to funding cancer services for children and young people in England and Wales
Hughes, D., Linck, P., Tunnage, B., Hughes, D. A. & Edwards, R. T., 1 Jan 2008, In: Journal of Child Health Care. 12, 2, p. 156-168Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A feasibility study examining the effect on lung cancer diagnosis of offering a chest X-ray to higher-risk patients with chest symptoms: protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Hurt, C. N., Roberts, K., Rogers, T. K., Griffiths, G. O., Hood, K., Prout, H., Nelson, A., Fitzgibbon, J., Barham, A., Thomas-Jones, E., Edwards, R. T., Yeo, S. T., Hamilton, W., Tod, A. & Neal, R. D., 26 Nov 2013, In: Trials. 14, p. 405Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Micro-Costing in Public Health Economics: Steps Towards a Standardized Framework, Using the Incredible Years Toddler Parenting Program as a Worked Example
Hutchings, J. M., Charles, J. M., Edwards, R. T., Bywater, T. & Hutchings, J., 1 Aug 2013, In: Prevention Science. 14, 4, p. 377-389Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Parenting interventions: a systematic review of the economic evidence
Hutchings, J. M., Charles, J. M., Bywater.T., [. V. & Edwards, R. T., 1 Jul 2011, In: Child: care, health and development. 37, 4, p. 462-4745Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Parental depression and child conduct problems: evaluation of parental service use and associated costs after attending the Incredible Years Basic Parenting Programme
Hutchings, J. M., Charles, J. M., Bywater, T. J., Edwards, R. T., Hutchings, J. & Zou, L., 18 Dec 2013, In: BMC Health Services Research. 2013, 13, p. 523Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cancer of oesophagus or gastricus - new assessment of technology of endosonography: findings.
Ingledew, D. K., Russell, I. T., Attwood, S., Barr, H., Edwards, R. T., Gliddon, A., Ingledew, D., Park, K., Russell, D., Yeo, S. T. & Whitaker, R., 1 Sept 2010, In: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 64, Supplement 1, p. A36-A37Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact of Untimely Access to Formal Care on Costs and Quality of Life in Community Dwelling People with Dementia
Janssen, N., Handels, R. L., Skoldunger, A., Woods, B., Jelley, H., Edwards, R. T., Orrell, M., Selbaek, G., Rosvik, J., Goncalves-Pereira, M., Marques, M. J., Zanetti, O., Portolani, E., Irving, K., Hopper, L., Meyer, G., Bieber, A., Stephan, A., Kerpershoek, L., Wolfs, C. A. G., de Vugt, M. E., Verhey, F. R. J., Wimo, A. & Consortium Actifcare, 23 Nov 2018, In: Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 66, 3, p. 1165-1174Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review