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. Article › Research › Peer-reviewed
  2. Published

    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, 7

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  3. Published

    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 919613

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  4. Published

    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. 1027-1040

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  5. Published

    RCT-based Social Return on Investment (SROI) of a Home Exercise Program for People With Early Dementia Comparing In-Person and Blended Delivery Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Doungsong, P., Hartfiel, N. & Edwards, R. T., 23 Apr 2024, In: INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing. 61, p. 469580241246468

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  6. Published

    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. 1-121

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

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    Randomised controlled trial of adjunctive triamcinolone acetonide in eyes undergoing vitreoretinal surgery following open globe trauma: The ASCOT study

    Casswell, E. J., Cro, S., Cornelius, V. R. C., Banerjee, P. J., Zvobgo, T. M. Z., Edwards, R. T., Ezeofor, V., Anthony, B. & Shahid, S. M., Mar 2024, In: British Journal of Ophthalmology. 108, 3, p. 440-448

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  8. Published

    Randomised feasibility study to compare the use of Therabite with wooden spatulas to relieve and prevent trismus in patients with cancer of the head and neck

    Lee, R., Yeo, S. T., Rogers, S., Caress, A., Molassiotis, A., Ryder, D., Sanghera, P., Lunt, C., Scott, B., Keeley, P., Edwards, R. & Slevin, N., May 2018, In: British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 56, 4, p. 283-291 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  9. Published

    Randomized osteopathic manipulation study (ROMANS): pragmatic trial for spinal pain in primary care

    Williams, N. H., Wilkinson, C., Russell, I., Edwards, R. T., Hibbs, R., Linck, P. & Muntz, R., Dec 2003, In: Family Practice. 20, 6, p. 662-669 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  10. Published

    Reminiscence groups for people with dementia and their family carers: pragmatic eight-centre randomised trial of joint reminiscence and maintenance versus usual treatment: a protocol.

    Woods, R. T., Bruce, E., Edwards, R. T., Hounsome, B., Keady, J., Moniz-Cook, E. D., Orrell, M. & Russell, I. T., 30 Jul 2009, In: Trials. 10, p. 64

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

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    STRAWB2 (Stress and Wellbeing After Childbirth): a randomised controlled trial of targeted self-help materials to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder following childbirth

    Slade , P., West , H., Thompson , G., Lane, S., Spiby , H., Edwards, R. T., Charles, J., Garrett , C., Flanagan , B., Treadwell , M., Hayden , E. & Weeks , A., Jun 2020, In: BJOG: an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology . 127, 7, p. 886-896 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  12. Published

    Self- and Carer-Rated pain in people with dementia: Influences of pain in carers

    Orgeta, V., Orrell, M., Edwards, R. T., Hounsome, B. & Woods, R. T., 24 Dec 2014, In: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 49, 6, p. 1042-1049

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  13. Published

    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. 74

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  14. Published

    Single-centre, single-blinded, randomised, parallel group, feasibility study protocol investigating if mandibular advancement device treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea can reduce nocturnal gastro-oesophageal reflux (MAD-Reflux trial)

    O'Toole, S., Moazzez, R., Wojewodka, G., Zeki, S., Jafari, J., Brand, A., Hoare, Z., Scott, S., Doungsong, P., Ezeofor, V., Edwards, R. T., Drakatos, P. & Steier, J., 24 Aug 2023, In: BMJ Open. 13, 8, p. e076661 e076661.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  15. Published

    Social Return on Investment analysis of the Health Precinct community hub for chronic conditions

    Jones, C., Hartfiel, N., Brocklehurst, P., Lynch, M. & Edwards, R. T., 21 Jul 2020, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17, 14, 5249.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  16. Published

    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. 8

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  17. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  18. Published

    Social Return on Investment of Social Prescribing via a Diabetes Technician for Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Progression

    Skinner, A., Hartfiel, N., Lynch, M., Jones, A. W. & Edwards, R. T., 7 Jun 2023, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20, 12, 6074.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  19. Published

    Social return on investment of face-to-face versus online lifestyle coaching to improve mental wellbeing: Public Health Science 2021

    Makanjuola, A., Lynch, M., Hartfiel, N., Cuthbert, A., Wheeler, H. T. & Edwards, R. T., Nov 2022, In: The Lancet. 400, p. S59

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  20. Published

    Soles of the Feet Meditation Intervention for People with Intellectual Disability and Problems with Anger and Aggression—a Feasibility Study.

    Roberts, J., Williams, J., Griffith, G., Jones, R. S. P., Hastings, R. P., Crane, R., Bryning, L., Hoare, Z. & Edwards, R. T., Oct 2020, In: Mindfulness. 11, p. 2371–2385

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  21. Published

    Standardised self-management kits for children with type 1 diabetes: pragmatic randomised trial of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness: pragmatic randomised trial of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness

    Noyes, J., Allen, D., Carter, C., Edwards, D., Edwards, R. T., Russell, D., Russell, I. T., Spencer, L. H., Sylvestre, Y., Whitaker, R., Yeo, S. T. & Gregory, J. W., 12 Mar 2020, In: BMJ Open. 10, 3, p. e032163

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  22. Published

    Supporting physical activity engagement in people with Huntington's disease (ENGAGE-HD): study protocol for a randomized controlled feasibility trial.

    Busse, M., Quinn, L., Dawes, H., Jones, C. L., Kelson, M., Poile, V., Trubey, R., Townson, J., Edwards, R. T., Rosser, A. & Hood, K., 12 Dec 2014, In: Trials. 15

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  23. Published

    Supporting social connection for people living with dementia: lessons from the findings of the TRIO study

    Prendergast, L., Toms, G., Seddon, D., Jones, C., Anthony, B. & Edwards, R. T., 8 Feb 2024, In: Working with Older People. 28, 1, p. 9-19 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  24. Published

    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

  25. Published

    The Agewell trial: a pilot randomised controlled trial of a behaviour change intervention to promote healthy ageing and reduce risk of dementia in later life

    Clare, L., Nelis, S. M., Jones, I. R., Hindle, J. V., Thom, J. M., Nixon, J., Cooney, J., Jones, C. L., Edwards, R. T. & Whitaker, C. J., 19 Feb 2015, In: BMC Psychiatry. 15, 25

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  26. Published

    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, 57

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  27. Published

    The Development of Videoconference-Based Support for People Living With Rare Dementias and Their Carers: Protocol for a 3-Phase Support Group Evaluation

    Waddington, C., Harding, E., Brotherhood, E., Davies Abbott, I., Barker, S., Camic, P., Ezeofor, V., Gardner, H., Grillo, A., Hardy, C., Hoare, Z., McKee-Jackson, R., Moore, K., O'Hara, T., Roberts, J., Rossi-Harries, S., Suarez-Gonzalez, A., Sullivan, M. P., Edwards, R. T., Van Der Byl Williams, M., Walton, J., Willoughby, A., Windle, G., Winrow, E., Wood, O., Zimmermann, N., Crutch, S. & Stott, J., 20 Jul 2022, In: JMIR Research Protocols. 11, 7, 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  28. Published

    The Development of Virtual Videoconference-Based Support for People Living with Rare Dementias and Their Carers: Protocol for Support Group Evaluation

    Waddington, C., Harding, E., Brotherhood, E., Davies Abbott, I., Barker, S., Camic, P. M., Ezeofor, V., Gardner, H., Grillo, A., Hardy, C., Hoare, Z., McKee-Jackson, R., Moore, K., O'Hara, T., Roberts, J., Rossi-Harries, S., Saurez-Gonzalez, A., Pat Sullivan, M., Edwards, R. T., Van Der Byl Williams, M., Walton, J., Willoughby, A., Windle, G., Winrow, E., Wood, O., Zimmermann, N., Crutch, S. J. & Stott, J., 20 Jul 2022, In: JMIR Research Protocols. 11, 7

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  29. Published

    The Diagnostic Pathway Experiences of People Living with Rare Dementia and Their Family Caregivers: A Cross-Sectional Mixed Methods Study Using Qualitative and Economic Analyses

    Davies Abbott, I., Anthony, B., Jackson, K., Windle, G. & Edwards, R. T., 16 Feb 2024, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 21, 2, 231.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  30. Published

    The Potential Impact on Farmer Health of Enhanced Export Horticultural Trade between the UK and Uganda.

    Cross, P., Edwards, R. T., Nyeko, P. & Edwards-Jones, G., 28 Apr 2009, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 6, 5, p. 1539-1556

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  31. Published

    The Problem Management Plus psychosocial intervention for distressed and functionally impaired asylum seekers and refugees: the PROSPER feasibility RCT

    Dowrick, C., Rosala-Hallas, A., Rawlinson, R., Khan, N., Winrow, E., Chiumento, A., Burnside, G., Aslam, R., Billows, L., Eriksson-Lee, M., Lawrence, D., McCluskey, R., Mackinnon, A., Moitt, T., Orton, L., Roberts, E., Rahman, A., Smith, G., Edwards, R. T., Uwamaliya, P. & White, R., Oct 2022, In: Public Health Research. 10, 10, 104 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  32. Published

    The QALY at 50: One story many voices

    Spencer, A., Rivero-Arias, O., Wong, R., Tsuchiya, A., Bleichrodt, H., Edwards, R. T., Norman, R., Lloyd, A. & Clarke, P., Mar 2022, In: Social Science and Medicine. 296, 114653.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  33. Published

    The UK stand together trial: protocol for a multicentre cluster randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of KiVa to reduce bullying in primary schools

    Stand Together Team, Clarkson, S., Bowes, L., Coulman, E., Broome, M. R., Cannings-John, R., Charles, J. M., Edwards, R. T., Ford, T., Hastings, R. P., Hayes, R., Patterson, P., Segrott, J., Townson, J., Watkins, R., Badger, J. & Hutchings, J., 29 Mar 2022, In: BMC Public Health. 22, 1, p. 608

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  34. Published

    The Warm Homes for Health project: exploring the cost-effectiveness of improving population health through better housing

    Bray, N. J., Edwards, R. T. & Bray, N., 19 Nov 2014, In: The Lancet. 384, S2, p. S80

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  35. Published

    The effectiveness and micro-costing analysis of a universal, school-based, social-emotional learning programme in the UK: A cluster-randomised controlled trial

    Berry, V., Axford, N., Blower, S., Taylor, R. S., Edwards, R. T., Tobin, K., Jones, C. & Bywater, T. T., Jun 2016, In: School Mental Health School Mental Health. 8, 2, p. 238-256

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  36. Published

    The effectiveness of the Incredible Years pre-school parenting programme in the United Kingdom: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial

    Morpeth, L., Blower, S., Tobin, K., Taylor, R. S., Bywater, T. J., Edwards, R., Axford, N., Lehtonen, M., Jones, C. & Berry, V., Apr 2017, In: Child Care in Practice. 23, 2, p. 141-161

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  37. Published

    The effects and costs of an anti-bullying programme (KiVa) in UK primary schools: a multicentre cluster randomised controlled trial

    Bowes, L., Babu, M., Badger, J., Broome, M., Cannings-John, R., Clarkson, S., Coulman, E., Edwards, R. T., Ford, T., Hastings, R. P., Hayes, R., Lugg-Widger, F., Owen-Jones, E., Patterson, P., Segrott, J., Sydenham, M., Townson, J., Watkins, R. C., Whiteley, H., Williams, M., the Stand Together Team & Hutchings, J., 2024, In: Psychological Medicine.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  38. E-pub ahead of print

    The social value and financial benefits of providing preventive and timely counselling to people with sight loss in Wales, UK

    Anthony, B., Hartfiel, N. & Edwards, R. T., 20 Nov 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Counselling and Psychotherapy Research. 10 p., 12721.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  39. Published

    The societal cost of Huntington’s disease: are we underestimating the burden?

    Jones, C., Busse, M., Quinn, L., Dawes, H., Drew, C., Kelson, M., Hood, K., Rosser, A. & Edwards, R., Oct 2016, In: European Journal of Neurology. 23, 10, p. 1588-1590

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  40. Published

    The use of the EQ-5D as a measure of health-related quality of life in people with dementia and their carers

    Orgeta, V., Edwards, R. T., Hounsome, B., Orrell, M. & Woods, R. T., 17 Aug 2014, In: Quality of Life Research. p. 1-10

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  41. Published

    Trial of Optimal Personalised Care After Treatment - Gynaecological cancer (TOPCAT-G): a randomised feasibility trial

    Morrison, V., Spencer, L., Totton, N., Pye, K., Yeo, S. T., Butterworth, C., Hall, L., Whitaker, R., Edwards, R., Timmis, L., Hoare, Z., Neal, R., Wilkinson, C. & Leeson, S., 1 Feb 2018, In: International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. 28, 2, p. 401-411

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  42. Published

    Trial of Optimal Personalised Care After Treatment for Gynaecological cancer (TOPCAT-G): a study protocol for a randomised feasibility trial

    Pye, K., Totton, N., Stuart, N., Whitaker, R., Morrison, V., Edwards, R. T., Yeo, S. T., Timmis, L. J., Butterworth, C., Hall, L., Rai, T., Hoare, Z., Neal, R. D., Wilkinson, C. & Leeson, S., 23 Nov 2016, In: Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 2, 67.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  43. Published

    Trial of personalised care after treatment – Prostate cancer: A randomised feasibility trial of a nurse-led psycho-educational intervention

    Stanciu, M. A., Morris, C., Makin, M., Watson, E., Bulger, J., Evans, R., Hiscock, J., Hoare, Z., Edwards, R. T., Neal, R. D., Yeo, S. T. & Wilkinson, C., 31 Mar 2019, In: European Journal of Cancer Care. 28, 2, e12966.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  44. Published

    Use of programme budgeting and marginal analysis as a framework for resource reallocation in respiratory care in North Wales, UK

    Charles, J. M., Chrles, J. M., Brown, G., Thomas, K., Johnstone, F., Vandenblink, V., Pethers, B., Jones, A. & Edwards, R. T., 16 Sept 2015, In: Journal of Public Health. p. 1-10

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  45. Published

    WASh multicentre randomised controlled trial: water-assisted sigmoidoscopy in English NHS bowel scope screening

    Rutter, M., Evans, R., Hoare, Z., von Wagner, C., Deane, J., Esmally, S., Larkin, T., Edwards, R. T., Yeo, S. T., Spencer, L., Holmes, E., Saunders, B., Rees, C., Tsiamoulos, Z. & Beintaris, I., 7 Apr 2021, In: GUT . 70, 5, p. 845–852 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  46. Published

    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

  47. Published

    Well-being, health and fitness of children who use wheelchairs: Feasibility study protocol to develop child-centred ‘keep-fit’ exercise interventions

    OBrien, T. D., Kubis, H., Bray, N. J., O'Brien, T. D., Noyes, J., Spencer, L. H., Kubis, H. P., Edwards, R. T., Bray, N. & Whitaker, R., 24 Jul 2014, In: Journal of Advanced Nursing. 71, 2, p. 430-440

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  48. Published

    What makes for effectiveness when starting early -Learning from an integrated school-based violence and abuse prevention programme for children under 12

    Winrow, E. & Edwards, R. T., May 2023, In: Child Abuse and Neglect. 139, 106109.

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  49. Published

    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, 309

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  50. Published

    Which factors determine treatment choices in patients with advanced kidney failure? a protocol for a co-productive, mixed methods study

    Roberts , G., Chess, J., Howells, T., McLaughlin, L., Williams, G., Charles, J., Dallimore, D., Edwards, R. T. & Noyes, J., 11 Oct 2019, In: BMJ Open. 9, 10, e031515.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  51. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review