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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'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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'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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A Scoping Review of How Income Affects Accessing Local Green Space to Engage in Outdoor Physical Activity to Improve Well-Being: Implications for Post-COVID-19
Spencer, L., Lynch, M., Lawrence, C. & Edwards, R. T., 12 Dec 2020, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17, 24, 13 p., 9313.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Social Return on Investment Evaluation of the Pilot Social Prescribing EmotionMind Dynamic Coaching Programme to Improve Mental Wellbeing and Self-Confidence
Makanjuola, A., Lynch, M., Hartfiel, N., Cuthbert, A., Wheeler, H. & Edwards, R. T., 26 Aug 2022, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19, 17, 10658.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Systematic Review Exploring the Economic Valuation of Accessing and Using Green and Blue Spaces to Improve Public Health
Lynch, M., Spencer, L. & Edwards, R. T., 10 Jun 2020, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17, 11, 4142.Research 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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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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A cost-consequence analysis of a community-based rehabilitation programme following hip fracture (Fracture in the Elderly Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation—FEMuR III)
Doungsong, P., Davies, J., Ezeofor, V., Haf Spencer, L., Williams, N. & Edwards, R. T., 26 Mar 2025, In: Osteoporosis International.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A cost-effectiveness analysis of a multi-agency, community-based intervention for psychological problems in young children of school age
Edwards, R. T. & Thalanany, M., 1 Oct 2001.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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A cost-effectiveness analysis of a multi-agency, community-based intervention for psychological problems in young children of school age
Edwards, R. T. & Thalanany, M., 1 Jul 2001.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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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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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A mixed method, phase 2 clinical evaluation of a novel device to treat postpartum haemorrhage
Weeks , A., Cunningham, C., Taylor, W., Rosala-Hallas, A., Watt, P., Bryning, L., Ezeofor, V., Cregan, L., Hayden, E., Lambert, D., Bedwell, C., Lane, S., Fisher, T., Edwards, R. T. & Lavender, T., Apr 2023, In: European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. 283, p. 142-148Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A national Programme Budgeting and Marginal Analysis (PBMA) of health improvement spending across Wales: disinvestment and reinvestment across the life course
Edwards, R. T., Charles, J. M., Thomas, S., Bishop, J., Cohen, D., Groves, S., Humphreys, C., Howson, H. & Bradley, P., 12 Aug 2014, In: BMC Public Health. 14, 1, p. 837Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A new primary dental care service compared with standard care for child and family to reduce the re-occurrence of childhood dental caries (Dental RECUR): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Pine, C., Adair, P., Burnside, G., Robinson, L., Edwards, R. T., Albadri, S., Curnow, M., Ghahreman, M., Henderson, M., Malies, C., Wong, F., Muirhead, V., Weston-Price, S. & Whitehead, H., 4 Nov 2015, In: Trials. 16Research 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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A phase 2 clinical trial of the PPH Butterfly, a new device to ‘turn off the tap’ of Post-Partum Hemorrhage.
Weeks, A., Cunningham, C., Taylor, W., Rosala-Hallas, A., Watt, P., Bryning, L., Ezeofor, V., Cregan, L., Hayden, E., Lambert, D., Bedwell, C., Lane, S., Fisher, T., Edwards, R. T. & Lavender, T., 4 May 2021, Authorea.Research output: Working paper
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A pilot clinical trial looking at the effect on lung cancer diagnosis of giving a chest X-Ray to smokers aged over 60 with chest symptoms: National Awareness and Early Diagnosis Initiative (NAEDI) Research Call Funding Partners Report
Neal, R., Edwards, R., Yeo, S. T., Hurt, C. & The ELCID Team, Aug 2015Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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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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A pilot randomized controlled trial of a self-management group intervention for people with early-stage dementia (The SMART study)
Quinn, C., Toms, G. R., Jones, C. L., Brand, A., Edwards, R. T., Sanders, F. & Clare, L., 1 May 2016, In: International Psychogeriatrics. 28, 5, p. 787-800Research 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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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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A protocol for mobilising novel finance models for collaborative health promotion and disease prevention initiatives: taking a smart capacitating investment approach in the Invest4Health project
Lane, J., Edwards, R. T., Whiteley, H., Davies, J., Babarczy, B., Rutten-van Mölken, M., Oruganti, V., Costongs, C., Jani, A., Wordsworth, S., Maassen, A., Tsiachristas , A., Stavenow, B., van Vliet, J., Wright, S., Papartyte, L., Camaradou, J. & Koleva-Kolarova, R., 23 Jan 2025, In: Frontiers in Public Health.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A randomised controlled trial and cost-consequence analysis of traditional and digital foot orthoses supply chains in a National Health Service setting: application to feet at risk of diabetic plantar ulceration
Parker, J. D., Nuttall, G. H., Bray, N., Hugill, T., Martinez-Santos, A., Edwards, R. T. & Nester, C., 8 Jan 2019, In: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 12, 2, p. 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A randomised controlled trial of adjunctive triamcinolone acetonide in eyes undergoing vitreoretinal surgery for open globe trauma - the ASCOT study
Charteris, D. G., Cro, S., Casswell, E. J., Edwards, R. T., Ezeofor, V., Anthony, B., Bunce, C., Elizabeth, R., Kelly, J., Murphy, C., Banerjee, P. J. & Cornelius, V. R., 1 Jul 2023, In: Health Technology Assessment. 27, 12, p. 1-50Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A randomised controlled trial of an exercise intervention promoting activity, independence and stability in older adults with mild cognitive impairment and early dementia (PrAISED) – A Protocol
Bajwa, R., Goldberg, S., van der Wardt, V., Burgon, C., di Lorito, C., Godfrey, M., Dunlop, M. R., Logan, P., Masud, T., Gladman, J., Smith, H., Hood-Moore, V., Booth, V., das Nair, R., Pollock, K., Vedhara, K., Edwards, R. T., Jones, C., Hoare, Z., Brand, A. & Harwood, R., 30 Dec 2019, In: Trials. 20, 1, 11 p., 815.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A randomised controlled trial to evaluate the impact of a Human Rights Based Approach to dementia care in inpatient ward and care home settings
Kinderman, P., Butchard, S., Bruen, A. J., Wall, A., Goulden, N., Hoare, Z., Jones, C. & Edwards, R., 21 Mar 2018, In: Health Services and Delivery Research (HS&DR). 6.13Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A rapid review exploring the effectiveness of artificial intelligence for cancer diagnosis
Wale, A., Shaw, H., Ayres, T., Okolie, C., Edwards, R. T., Davies, J., Lewis, R., Cooper, A. & Edwards, A., 9 Nov 2023, MedRxiv.Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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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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A study to explore the feasibility of using a social return on investment approach to evaluate short breaks
Toms, G., Stringer, C., Prendergast, L., Seddon, D., Anthony, B. & Edwards, R. T., 24 Aug 2023, In: Health and Social Care in the Community. 2023, 11 p., 4699751.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A systematic review of economic evaluation studies of green and blue spaces in improving population health
Lynch, M., Spencer, L. & Edwards, R., 14 Nov 2018.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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A systematic review of economic evaluation studies on the use of green and blue spaces in improving population health: a protocol
Spencer, L., Lynch, M. & Edwards, R., 14 Nov 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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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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A systematic review of the economic and modelling techniques to value the health benefits of engaging in physical activity in green and blue spaces
Lynch, M., Spencer, L. & Edwards, R., 11 Jul 2018, NIHR PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews).Research output: Book/Report › Other report › peer-review
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Acceptability of identification and management of perinatal anxiety: a qualitative interview study with postnatal women
Meades, R., Moran, P., Hutton, U., Khan, R., Maxwell, M., Cheyne, H., Delicate, A., Shakespeare, J., Hollins, K., Pisavadia, K., Doungsong, P., Edwards, R. T., Sinesi, A. & Ayers, S., 7 Nov 2024, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 12, p. 1466150 11 p., 1466150.Research 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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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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Additional therapy for young children with spastic cerebral palsy: a randomised controlled trial.
Weindling, A. M., Cunningham, C. C., Glenn, S. M., Edwards, R. T. & Reeves, D. J., 1 May 2007, In: Health Technology Assessment. 11, 16, p. 90Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adjunctive intraocular and peri-ocular steroid (triamcinolone acetonide) versus standard treatment in eyes undergoing vitreoretinal surgery for open globe trauma (ASCOT): Study protocol for a phase III, multi-centre, double-masked randomised controlled trial
Banerjee, P. J., Cornelius, V. R., Phillips, R., Lo, J. W., C, B., Kelly, J., Murphy , C., Edwards, R., Robertson, E. L. & Charteris, D. G., 22 Jul 2016, In: Trials. 17, 1, 339.Research 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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An economic evaluation of the Incredible Years Child Parenting Programme.
Kelleher, A., Edwards, R. T., Bywater, T. & Hutchings, J., 6 Jul 2006.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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An economic perspective of the Salisbury Waiting List Points Scheme
Edwards, R., 1994, Setting priorities in health care. Malek, M. (ed.). Wiley-BlackwellResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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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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Analysis of the Potential Economic Impact of Guidance of improving Outcomes for Children and Young People with Cancer
Linck, P., Tunnage, B., Hughes, D. A. & Edwards, R. T., 1 Jan 2005, 2005 ed. Unknown.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Analysis of the Potential Economic Impact of Guidance of improving Outcomes for Patients with Sarcoma
Linck, P., Hughes, D. A. & Edwards, R. T., 1 Jan 2006, 2006 ed. Unknown.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Analysis of the Potential Economic Impact of Guidance of improving Outcomes for Patients with Skin Cancer
Linck, P., Hughes, D. A. & Edwards, R. T., 1 Jan 2006, 2006 ed. Unknown.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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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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Applied Health Economics for Public Health Practice and Research
Edwards, R. (Editor) & McIntosh, E. (Editor), 19 Mar 2019, Oxford University Press. 400 p. (Handbooks in Health Economic Evaluation; vol. 5)Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Barriers and enablers to care-leavers engagement with multi-agency support: A scoping review
Prendergast, L., Davies, C. T., Seddon, D., Hartfiel, N. & Edwards, R. T., Apr 2024, In: Children and Youth Services Review. 159, 107501.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review