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
- 2009
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Long-term effectiveness of a parenting intervention for children at risk of developing conduct disorder.
Bywater, T. J., Daley, D. M., Hutchings, J. M., Bywater, T., Hutchings, J., Daley, D., Whitaker, C. J., Yeo, S. T., Jones, K., Eames, C. & Edwards, R. T., 1 Sept 2009, In: British Journal of Psychiatry. 195, 4, p. 318-324Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activity Increase Despite Arthritis (AÏDA): design of a Phase II randomised controlled trial evaluating an active management booklet for hip and knee osteoarthritis [ISRCTN24554946]
Williams, N., Amoakwa, E., Burton, K., Hendry, M., Belcher, J., Lewis, R., Hood, K., Jones, J. G., Bennett, P., Edwards, R. T., Neal, R., Andrew, G. & Wilkinson, C., 4 Sept 2009, In: BMC Family Practice. 10, 62, p. 1-9 62.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Does farm worker health vary between localised and globalised food supply systems?
Cross, P., Edwards, R. T., Opondo, M., Nyeko, P. & Edwards-Jones, G., 1 Oct 2009, In: Environment International. 35, 7, p. 1004-1014Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Patient preferences and National Health Service costs: a cost-consequences analysis of cancer genetic services.
Morrison, V. L., Wilkinson, C. E., Griffith, G. L., Edwards, R. T., Williams, J. M., Gray, J., Morrison, V., Wilkinson, C., Turner, J., France, B. & Bennett, P., 1 Dec 2009, In: Familial Cancer. 8, 4, p. 265-275Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2010
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The evaluation of the National Exercise Referral Scheme in Wales
Murphy, S. M., Raisanen, L., Moore, G., Edwards, R., Linck, P., Hounsome, N., Williams, N., Din, N. & Moore, L., 2010, Welsh Government. (Social research; no. Number: 07/2010)Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Diabetic Retinopathy Screening: A systematic review of the economic evidence.
Jones, S. & Edwards, R. T., 1 Mar 2010, In: Diabetic Medicine. 27, 3, p. 249-256Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A pragmatic randomised controlled trial of the Welsh National Exercise Referral Scheme: protocol for trial and integrated economic and process evaluation: protocol for trial and integrated economic and process evaluation
Murphy, S., Raisanen, L., Moore, G., Edwards, R. T., Linck, P., Williams, N., Din, N., Hale, J., Roberts, C., McNaish, E. & Moore, L., 18 Jun 2010, In: BMC Public Health. 10, 352, p. 352Research 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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Incredible Years parent training support for foster carers in Wales: A multi-centre feasibility study
Bywater, T. J., Hutchings, J., Linck, P., Whitaker, C. J., Daley, D., Yeo, S. T. & Edwards, R. T., 21 Sept 2010, In: Child: care, health and development. 37, 2, p. 233-243Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2011
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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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Can the annual screening interval for diabetic retinopathy be extended in patients with no retinopathy?
Owen, D., Thomas, R., Yeo, S. T. & Edwards, R., 18 Mar 2011, (Wales Office for Research and Development in Health and Social Care (WORD) report)Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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A profile of low vision services in England: the Low Vision Service Model Evaluation (LOVSME) project
Linck, P. G., Dickinson, C., Linck, P., Edwards, R. T., Binns, A., Bunce, C., Harper, R., Jackson, J., Lindsay, J., Suttie, A., Wolffsohn, J., Woodhouse, M. & Margrain, T. A., 1 Jul 2011, In: Eye. 25, 7, p. 829–831Research 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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Activity Increase Despite Arthritis (AÏDA): phase II randomised controlled trial of an active management booklet for hip and knee osteoarthritis in primary care
Williams, N. H., Amoakwa, E., Belcher, J., Edwards, R. T., Hassani, H., Hendry, M., Burton, K., Lewis, R., Hood, K., Jones, J., Bennett, P., Linck, P. G., Neal, R. D. & Wilkinson, C. E., 1 Aug 2011, In: British Journal of General Practice. 61, 589, p. e452-e458Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancing ventilation in homes of children with asthma: cost-effectiveness study alongside randomised controlled trial
Linck, P. G., Edwards, R. T., Neal, R. D., Linck, P., Bruce, N., Mullock, L., Nelhans, N., Pasterfield, D., Russell, D., Russell, I. & Woodfine, L. O., 1 Nov 2011, In: British Journal of General Practice. 61, 592, p. e733-e741Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancing ventilation in homes of children with asthma: pragmatic randomised controlled trial
Linck, P. G., Woodfine, L., Neal, R. D., Bruce, N., Edwards, R. T., Linck, P., Mullock, L., Nelhans, N., Pasterfield, D., Russell, D. & Russell, I. O., 1 Nov 2011, In: British Journal of General Practice. 61, 592, p. e724-e732Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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EQ-5D for the Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life and Resource Allocation in Children: A Systematic Methodological Review
Noyes, J. & Edwards, R. T., 1 Dec 2011, In: Value in Health. 14, 8, p. 1117–1129Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2012
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A systematic review of the cost-effectiveness of interventions for supporting informal caregivers of people with dementia residing in the community
Jones, C. L., Edwards, R. T. & Hounsome, B., 1 Jan 2012, In: International Psychogeriatrics. 24, 1, p. 6-18Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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REMCARE: reminiscence groups for people with dementia and their family caregivers - effectiveness and cost-effectiveness pragmatic multicentre randomised trial
Woods, R. T., Bruce, E., Edwards, R. T., Elvish, R., Hoare, Z. S., Hounsome, B., Keady, J., Moniz-Cook, E. D., Orgeta, V., Orrell, M., Rees, J. & Russel, I. T., 1 Jan 2012, In: Health Technology Assessment. 16, 48, p. 1-121Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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How Effective is Low Vision Service Provision? A Systematic Review
Linck, P. G., Binns, A. M., Bunce, C., Dickinson, C., Harpers, R., Edwards, R. T., Woodhouse, M., Linck, P., Suttie, A., Jackson, J., Lindsay, J., Wolffsohn, J., Hughes, L. & Margrain, T. H., 2 Jan 2012, In: Survey of Ophthalmology. 57, 1, p. 34-65Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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FIRE (facilitating implementation of research evidence): a study protocol
Seers, K., Cox, K., Chricton, N. J., Edwards, R. T., Eldh, A. C., Estabrooks, C. A., Harvey, G., Hawkes, C., Kitson, A., Linck, P. G., McCarthy, G., McCormack, B., Mockford, C., Rycroft-Malone, J., Titchen, A. & Wallin, L., 27 Mar 2012, In: Implementation Science. 7, 25Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Depression in Visual Impairment Trial (DEPVIT): trial design and protocol
Margrain, T. H., Nollett, C., Shearn, J., Stanford, M., Edwards, R. T., Ryan, B., Bunce, C., Casten, R., Hegel, M. T. & Smith, D. J., 6 Jun 2012, In: BMC Psychiatry. 12, 57Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Diabetic retinopathy screening: perspectives of people with diabetes, screening intervals and costs of attending screening
Yeo, S. T., Edwards, R. T., Luzio, S. D., Charles, J. M., Thomas, R. L., Peters, J. M. & Owens, D. R., 19 Jun 2012, In: Diabetic Medicine. 29, 7, p. 878-885Research 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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An evaluation of the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of the National Exercise Referral Scheme in Wales, UK: a randomised controlled trial of a public health policy initiative
Murphy, S. M., Edwards, R. T., Williams, N., Raisanen, L., Moore, G., Linck, P., Hounsome, N., Din, N. U. & Moore, L., Aug 2012, In: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 66, 8, p. 745-753 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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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Health economics research into supporting carers of people with dementia: A systematic review of outcome measures
Jones, C. L., Edwards, R. T. & Hounsome, B., 26 Nov 2012, In: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 10, 142Research 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
- 2013
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The application of realist synthesis review methods in public health economics
Charles, J., Edwards, R., Williams, N. & Din, N., 2013, In: The Lancet. 382, Special Issue, p. Page S28Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review
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Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of patient education materials about physical activity among adult cancer survivors: A systematic review
Nafees, S., Din, N., Williams, N., Hendry, M., Edwards, R. & Wilkinson, C., Jan 2013, p. 14-15. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Antipsychotic and Benzodiazepine prescribing prevalence and costs in people with dementia and challenging behaviours, living in care homes
Bray, N., Hilton, A., Hounsome, B., Zou, L., Whitaker, C., Moniz-Cook, E., Hart, C., Woods, R. & Edwards, R. T., 24 Mar 2013.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Evidence-based planning and costing palliative care services for children: novel multi-method epidemiological and economic exemplar
Noyes, J., Edwards, R. T., Hastings, R. P., Hain, R., Totsika, V., Bennett, V., Hobson, L., Davies, G. R., Humphreys, C., Devins, M., Spencer, L. H. & Lewis, M., 25 Apr 2013, In: BMC Palliative Care. 12, 1, p. Article 18Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Methylprednisolone Injections for the Treatment of Morton Neuroma: A Patient-Blinded Randomized Trial
Thomson, C. E., Beggs, I., Martin, D. J., McMillan, D., Edwards, R. T., Russell, D., Yeo, S. T., Russell, I. T. & Gibson, J. N., 1 May 2013, In: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 95, 9, p. 790-798Research 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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Cancer of Oesophagus or Gastricus- New Assessment of Technology of Endosonography (COGNATE): report of pragmatic randomised trial
Russell, I. T., Edwards, R. T., Gliddon, A. E., Ingledew, D. K., Russell, D., Whitaker, R., Yeo, S. T., Attwood, S. E., Barr, H., Nanthakumaran, S. & Park, K. G., 1 Sept 2013, In: Health Technology Assessment. 17, 39Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Public health economics: a systematic review of guidance for the economic evaluation of public health interventions and discussion of key methodological issues
Edwards, R. T., Charles, J. M. & Lloyd-Williams, H., 24 Oct 2013, In: BMC Public Health. 13, p. 1001Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cost-effectiveness of a national exercise referral programme for primary care patients in Wales: results of a randomised controlled trial
Linck, P. G., Williams, N. H., Edwards, R. T., Linck, P., Hounsome, N., Raisanen, L., Williams, N., Moore, L. & Murphy, S., 29 Oct 2013, In: BMC Public Health. 13, p. 1021Research 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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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
- 2014
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Patients’ and Carers’ perspectives and preferences for gynaecological cancer follow up after treatment in Wales
Timmis, L., Morrison, V., Stuart, N. S. A., Leeson, S. C., Whitaker, R., Williams, N. H., Yeo, S. T., Aslam, R. H. & Edwards, R., 2014, p. 18.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Design of Economic Evaluations of Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Ten Methodological Questions of Which to Be Mindful
Edwards, R. T., Bryning, L. & Crane, R., 1 Feb 2014, In: Mindfulness. 6, 3, p. 490-500Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing and evaluating a child-centred intervention for diabetes medicine management using mixed methods and a multicentre randomised controlled trial
Spencer, L. H., Sylvestre Garcia, G. Y., Yeo, S. T., Noyes, J., Lowes, L., Whitaker, R., Allen, D., Carter, C., Edwards, R. T., Rycroft-Malone, J., Sharp, J., Edwards, D., Spencer, L., Sylvestre, Y., Yeo, S. & Gregory, J., 1 Mar 2014, In: Health Services and Delivery Research. 2, 8, p. -Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Qualitative Exploration of the Suitability of Capability Based Instruments to Measure Quality of Life in Family Carers of People with Dementia
Jones, C. L., Edwards, R. T. & Hounsome, B., 4 Mar 2014, In: ISRN Family Medicine. 2014, p. Article ID 919613Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Self-management in early-stage dementia: a pilot randomised controlled trial of the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a self-management group intervention (the SMART study)
Quinn, C., Anderson, D., Toms, G. R., Whitaker, R., Edwards, R. T., Jones, C. & Clare, L., 8 Mar 2014, In: Trials. 2014, 15, p. 74Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Intervention Now To Eliminate Repeat Unintended Pregnancy in Teenagers (INTERUPT): a systematic review of intervention effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, qualitative and realist synthesis of implementation factors and user engagement.
Charles, J. M., Williams, N. H., Whitaker, R., Hendry, M., Booth, A., Carter, B., Charles, J., Craine, N., Edwards, R. T., Lyons, M., Noyes, J., Pasterfield, D., Rycroft-Malone, J. & Williams, N., 10 Apr 2014, In: BMJ Open. 4, 4Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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'Putting Life in Years' (PLINY) telephone friendship groups research study: pilot randomised controlled trial
Mountain, G. A., Hind, D., Gossage-Worrall, R., Walters, S. J., Duncan, R., Newbould, L., Rex, S., Jones, C. L., Bowling, A., Cattan, M., Cairns, A., Cooper, C., Edwards, R. T. & Goyder, E. C., 24 Apr 2014, In: Trials. 15, 141Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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'Keep fit' exercise interventions to improve health, fitness and well-being of children and young people who use wheelchairs: mixed-method systematic review protocol.
O'Brien, T. D., Noyes, J., Spencer, L. H., Kubis, H., Hastings, R. P., Edwards, R. T., Bray, N. & Whitaker, R., 18 May 2014, In: Journal of Advanced Nursing. 70, 12, p. 2942-2951Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prioritizing Wheelchair Services: A Pilot Discrete Choice Experiment To Understand How Young Wheelchair Users And Their Parents Prioritize Different Attributes Of Wheelchair Services
Bray, N., Noyes, J., Edwards, R. T. & Harris, N., 5 Jun 2014.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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More Than Mobility: A Mixed-Method Systematic Review Of Wheelchair Interventions For Children And Young People With Disabilities
Bray, N., Noyes, J., Edwards, R. T. & Harris, N., 15 Jun 2014.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Wheelchair interventions, services and provision for disabled children: a mixed-method systematic review and conceptual framework
Bray, N. J., Bray, N., Noyes, J., Edwards, R. T. & Harris, N., 17 Jul 2014, In: BMC Health Services Research. 14, 309Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review