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

  1. Meeting Abstract › Research › Peer-reviewed
  2. Published

    Economic and modelling techniques used to value the health benefits of engaging in physical activity in green and blue spaces: a systematic review

    Lynch, M., Ezeofor, V., Spencer, L. & Edwards, R., 22 Nov 2018, In: The Lancet. 392, Supplement 2, p. S55

    Research output: Contribution to journalMeeting Abstractpeer-review

  3. Published

    Effectiveness and stakeholder impact of the Sistema Cymru - Codi'r To music programme in north Wales: a social return on investment evaluation

    Winrow, E. & Edwards, R., 22 Nov 2018, In: The Lancet. 392, S2, p. S93

    Research output: Contribution to journalMeeting Abstractpeer-review

  4. Published

    Facilitating implementation of research evidence (FIRE): A randomised controlled trial and process evaluation of two models of facilitation informed by the promoting action on research implementation in health services (PARIHS) framework

    Seers, K., Rycroft-Malone, J., Harvey, G., Cox, K., Chricton, N. J., Edwards, R., Eldh, A. C., Estabrooks, C., Hawkes, C., Jones, C., Kitson, A., McCormack, B., McMullan, C., Mockford, C., Niessen, T., Slater, P., Titchen, A., van der Zijpp, T. & Wallin, L., 25 Mar 2019, In: Implementation Science. 14, Suppl 1, p. S46

    Research output: Contribution to journalMeeting Abstractpeer-review

  5. Published

    M11 A randomised controlled feasibility trial of a physical activity behaviour change intervention compared to social interaction in huntington’s disease

    Busse, M., Quinn, L., Drew, C., Kelson, M., Trubey, R., McEwan, K., Jones, C., Townson, J., Dawes, H., Edwards, R., Rosser, A. & Hood, K., 1 Sept 2016, In: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. 87, Suppl 1, p. A105 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalMeeting Abstractpeer-review

  6. Published

    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

  7. Published

    Social return on investment analysis of an art group for people with dementia

    Jones, C. L., Edwards, R. T. & Windle, G., 19 Nov 2014, In: The Lancet. 384, 2, p. S43

    Research output: Contribution to journalMeeting Abstractpeer-review

  8. Published

    Use of a discrete choice experiment approach to elicit patients’ preferences for hip fracture rehabilitation services as part of a feasibility study

    Charles, J., Roberts, J., Din, N., Williams, N., Yeo, S. T. & Edwards, R., 25 Nov 2016, In: The Lancet. 388, Supplement 2, p. S35

    Research output: Contribution to journalMeeting Abstractpeer-review

  9. Meeting Abstract › Research › Not peer-reviewed
  10. Published

    The long life-time shadow of bullying: cost-effectiveness of KiVa to reduce bullying in primary schools

    Whiteley, H., Edwards, R. T., Hutchings, J. & Bowes, L., 1 Mar 2022, In: International Journal of Population Data Science. 7, 2, 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalMeeting Abstract

  11. Special issue › Research › Peer-reviewed
  12. Published

    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 S28

    Research output: Contribution to journalSpecial issuepeer-review

  13. Article › Research › Peer-reviewed
  14. Published

    '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. 2942-2951

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  15. Published

    '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, 141

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  16. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  17. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  18. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  19. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  20. 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

  21. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  22. Published

    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. 405

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  23. Published

    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. 142-148

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  24. 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

  25. Published

    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. 16

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  26. Published

    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. 229-241

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  27. Published

    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

  28. Published

    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. 787-800

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  29. Published

    A pragmatic randomised controlled trial of the Welsh National Exercise Referral Scheme: 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. 352

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  30. Published

    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. 829–831

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  31. Published

    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. 2

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  32. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  33. Published

    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). 6.13

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  34. Published

    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, 5

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  35. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  36. Published

    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. 6-18

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  37. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  38. Published

    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-e458

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  39. Published

    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. 90

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  40. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  41. Published

    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

  42. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  43. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  44. Published

    Better Living with Non‑memory‑led Dementia: protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial of a web‑based caregiver educational programme

    Suárez‑González, A., John, A., Brotherhood, E., Camic, P., McKee‐Jackson, R., Melville, M., Sullivan, M. P., Edwards, R. T., Windle, G., Crutch, S., Hoare, Z. & Stott, J., 11 Oct 2023, In: Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 9, 1, 13 p., 172.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  45. Published

    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

  46. Published

    Can we assume that research participants are utility maximisers?

    Morrison, V. L., Griffith, G. L., Morrison, V., Williams, J. M. & Edwards, R. T., 1 May 2009, In: European Journal of Health Economics. 10, 2, p. 187-196

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  47. Published

    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

  48. Published

    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, 39

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  49. Published

    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-A37

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  50. Published

    Challenge Demcare: management of challenging behaviour in dementia at home and in care homes – development, evaluation and implementation of an online individualised intervention for care homes; and a cohort study of specialist community mental health care for families

    Moniz-Cook, E., Hart, C., Woods, R., Whitaker, C., James, I., Russell, I., Edwards, R., Hilton, A., Orrell, M., Campion, P., Stokes, G., Jones, R., Bird, M., Poland, F. & Manthorpe, J., Aug 2017, In: Programme Grants for Applied Research. 5, 15

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  51. Published

    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. 156-168

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  52. 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

  53. Published

    Clinical efficacy and mechanistic evaluation of aflibercept for proliferative diabetic retinopathy (acronym CLARITY): a multicentre phase IIb randomised active-controlled clinical trial

    Sivaprasad, S., Prevost, A. T., Bainbridge, J., Edwards, R. T., Hopkins, D., Kelly, J., Luthert, P., Murphy, C., Ramu, J., Sarafraz-Shekary, N., Vasconcelos, J. W. & Hykin, P., 14 Sept 2015, In: BMJ Open. 5, 9

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  54. Published

    Clinical efficacy of intravitreal aflibercept versus panretinal photocoagulation for best corrected visual acuity in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy at 52 weeks (CLARITY): a multicentre, single-blinded, randomised, controlled, phase 2b, non-inferiority trial

    Sivaprasad, S., Prevost, A. T., Vasconcelos, J. C., A, R., Murphy, C., Kelly, J., J, B., Edwards, R. T., Hopkins, D. & Hykin, P., 3 Jun 2017, In: The Lancet. 389, 10085, p. 2193-2203

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review