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

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  1. Published

    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 paperPreprint

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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. 1828-1841

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-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 journalArticlepeer-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. 60-71

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

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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. 1697-1703

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

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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. 1912-1919

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-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 conferencePaper

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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 conferencePaper

  9. Unpublished

    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. Poster

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

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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 journalReview articlepeer-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 journalArticlepeer-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 journalArticlepeer-review

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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. S43

    Research output: Contribution to journalMeeting Abstractpeer-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 journalArticlepeer-review

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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, 6

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-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 paperPreprint

  17. Published

    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. 526

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

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    Testing the assertion that 'local food is best': the challenges of an evidence-based approach

    Edwards-Jones, G., Canals, L. M., Hounsome, N., Truninger, M., Koerber, G., Hounsome, B., Cross, P., York, E., Hospido, A., Plassmann, K., Harris, I. M., Edwards, R. T., Day, G., Tomos, D., Cowell, S. J. & Jones, D., 1 May 2008, In: Trends in Food Science and Technology. 19, 5, p. 265-274

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

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    Prevention of Postpartum Haemorrhage: Economic evaluation of the novel Butterfly device in a UK setting

    Edwards, R. T., Ezeofor, V., Bryning, L., Anthony, B., Charles, J. & Weeks, A., Apr 2023, In: European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. 283, p. 149-157

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

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    Lles mewn gwaith: Y dadleuon economaidd dros fuddsoddi mewn iechyd a lles y gweithlu yng Nghymru

    Edwards, R. T., Spencer, L., Anthony, B. & Bryning, L., 17 Oct 2019, Bangor : Bangor University. 64 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned reportpeer-review

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    Warm Homes for Health End of Study Briefing 2016: Exploring the costs and outcomes of improving population health through better housing

    Edwards, R. T., Bray, N., Burns, P. & Jones, A., 2016, Prifysgol Bangor University. 4 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportOther report

  22. Published

    Well-becoming and waiting lists: UK and Australia

    Edwards, R. T., Davies, J. & Robson, S., 10 May 2022

    Research output: Other contribution

  23. Published

    Wellness in work: The economic arguments for investing in the health and wellbeing of the workforce in Wales

    Edwards, R. T., Spencer, L., Anthony, B. & Bryning, L., 17 Oct 2019, Bangor: Bangor University. 64 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned reportpeer-review

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    Wellness in work - supporting people in work and assisting people to return to the workforce: An economic evidence review.

    Edwards, R. T., Spencer, L., Anthony, B., Davies, J., Pisavadia, K., Makanjuola, A., Lloyd-Williams, H., Fitzsimmons, D., Collins, B., Charles, J., Lewis, R., Cooper, A., Barutcu, S. & McKibben, M-A., 17 Jan 2024, MedRxiv.

    Research output: Working paperPreprint

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    Well-being and well-becoming through the life-course in public health economics research and policy: A new infographic

    Edwards, R. T., 23 Dec 2022, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 10, 8 p., 1035260.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

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    ‘What You See is All There is’: The Importance of Heuristics in Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) and Social Return on Investment (SROI) in the Evaluation of Public Health Interventions

    Edwards, R. T. & Lawrence, C., Sept 2021, In: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy. 19, 5, p. 653-664 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

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    Cost-effectiveness of steroid (methylprednisolone) injections versus anaesthetic alone for the treatment of Morton’s neuroma: economic evaluation alongside a randomised controlled trial (MortISE trial)

    Edwards, R. T., Yeo, S. T., Russell, D., Thomson, C. E., Beggs, I., Gibson, J. N. A., McMillan, D., Martin, D. J. & Russell, I. T., 25 Feb 2015, In: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 8, 6, p. article 6 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

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    Health Impact Assessment and Health Economics

    Edwards, R. & Boland, A., May 1998, Health and Environmental Impact Assessment: An integrated approach. Association, B. M. (ed.). Earthscan Ltd, (Health & Environment).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

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    Applied Health Economics for Public Health Practice and Research

    Edwards, R. (ed.) & McIntosh, E. (ed.), 19 Mar 2019, Oxford University Press. 400 p. (Handbooks in Health Economic Evaluation; vol. 5)

    Research output: Book/ReportBookpeer-review

  30. Published

    Cost-utility analysis of public health interventions

    Edwards, R. & Winrow, E., 19 Mar 2019, Applied Health Economics for Public Health Practice and Research . Tudor Edwards, R. & McIntosh, E. (eds.). Oxford University Press, p. 177-203 (Handbooks in Health Economic Evaluation).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

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    International perspectives and future directions for research and policy

    Edwards, R., McIntosh, E. & Winrow, E., Mar 2019, Applied Health Economics for Public Health Practise and Research. Oxford: OUP, p. 341-362 (Handbooks for Health Economic Evaluation).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  32. Published

    Transforming Young Lives across Wales: The Economic Argument for Investing in Early Years

    Edwards, R., Bryning, L. & Lloyd Williams, H., 13 Oct 2016, Prifysgol Bangor University. 110 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned reportpeer-review

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    Pharmacoeconomics

    Edwards, R., 1995, Prescribing in General Practice. Harris, C. (ed.). CRC Press

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

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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-Blackwell

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  36. Published

    Byw yn dda yn hirach: Y ddadl economaidd dros fuddsoddi yn iechyd a llesiant pobl hŷn yng Nghymru

    Edwards, R., Spencer, L., Bryning, L. & Anthony, B., 30 Jul 2018, 68 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned reportpeer-review

  37. Published

    The cost-effectiveness of two treatments for children with severe behaviour problems: a four-year follow-up study

    Edwards, R. T., Muntz, R., Hutchings, J., Lane, E. & Hounsome, B., 1 Jun 2003.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  38. Published

    Clinical and lay preferences for the explicit prioritisation of elective waiting lists: survey evidence from Wales.

    Edwards, R. T., Boland, A., Wilkinson, C., Cohen, D. & Williams, J., 1 Mar 2003, In: Health Policy. 63, 3, p. 229-237

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

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    Economic evaluation of cancer genetics counselling and testing.

    Edwards, R. T., Gray, J., Griffith, G., Turner, J., Wilkinson, C., France, B., Brain, K. & Bennett, P., 1 Jul 2002.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

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  41. Published

    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. 837

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

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  43. Published

    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. 490-500

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-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. 1001

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  46. Published

    Health.

    Edwards, R. T., Osmond, J. (ed.) & Jones, J. B. (ed.), 1 Jan 2003, Birth of Welsh Democracy: The first term of the National Assembly for Wales. 2003 ed. Institute of Welsh Affairs, p. 115-130

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  47. Published

    Incredible Years Parenting Programme: Cost-Effectiveness and Implementation

    Edwards, R. T., Jones, C. L., Berry, V., Charles, J. M., Linck, P., Bywater, T-J. & Hutchings, J. M., 2016, In: Journal of Children’s Services. 11, 1, p. 54-72

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  48. Published

    Paradigms and research programmes: Is it time to move from health care economics to health economics?

    Edwards, R. T., 1 Oct 2001, In: Health Economics. 10, 7, p. 635-649

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  49. Published

    Blind Faith and Choice.

    Edwards, R. T., Verghese, A. (ed.), Mullan, F. (ed.), Ficklen, E. (ed.) & Rubin, K. (ed.), 1 Jan 2007, Narrative Matters: The Power of the Personal Essay in Health Policy. 2007 ed. Johns Hopkins University Press, p. 97-104

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  50. Published

    What is the forecasted prevalence and incidence of long-term conditions in Wales: a rapid evidence map

    Edwards, D., Csontos, J., Gillen, E., Hutchinson, G., Sha'aban, A., Carrier, J., Lewis, R., Edwards, R. T., Davies, J., Collins, B., Cooper, A. & Edwards, A., 25 Jun 2023, MedRxiv.

    Research output: Working paperPreprint