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
- Paper › Research › Peer-reviewed
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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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Understanding the added social value of community-based day support: a social return on investment analysis of the TRIO scheme for people living with dementia, their family/ friend carers, and staff
Prendergast, L., Toms, G., Seddon, D., Anthony, B., Jones, C. & Edwards, R. T., 7 Jul 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
- Poster › Research › Not peer-reviewed
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Making Well: Green social prescribing for mental health and wellbeing
Whiteley, H., Lynch, M., Hartfiel, N., Beherrell, W., Cuthbert, A. & Edwards, R. T., Nov 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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SROI forecasting to support the sustainability of green social prescribing
Whiteley, H., Lynch, M., Hartfiel, N., Beherrell, W., Cuthbert, A. & Edwards, R. T., Nov 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Social Return on Investment analysis of the Health Precinct
Jones, C., Hartfiel, N. & Edwards, R. T., 3 Oct 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Economic evaluation of a community-based hip fracture rehabilitation intervention: FEMURIII RCT
Spencer, L., Edwards, R. T. & Williams, N., 9 Feb 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › 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
- Abstract › Research › Not peer-reviewed
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Development of a Preference-Based Measure of Mobility-Related Quality of Life
Bray, N., Edwards, R. T. & Spencer, L., Jul 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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The role of health economics in the Stand Together trial: evaluating the cost-effectiveness of KiVa in UK primary schools
Whiteley, H. & Edwards, R. T., Mar 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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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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Use of EQ-5D in economic evaluation of housing interventions to improve health
Winrow, E. & Edwards, R. T., 3 Sept 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Developing a multidisciplinary rehabilitation package following hip fracture and testing in a randomised feasibility study: Fracture in the Elderly Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation (FEMuR)
Williams, N., Roberts, J., Din, N., Charles, J., Totton, N., Williams, M., Mawdesley, K., Hawkes, C., Morrison, V., Lemmey, A., Edwards, R., Hoare, Z., Pritchard, A., Woods, R., Alexander, S., Sackley, C., Logan, P., Wilkinson, C. & Rycroft-Malone, J., Aug 2017, Health Technology Assessment, 21, 44.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Gwasanaethau deintyddol ac anghydroddoldebau iechyd yng Nghymru.
Spencer, L., Ezeofor, V., Lloyd-Williams, H., Pisavadia, K., Harrington, K., Cope, A., Hughes, A., Fitzsimmons, D. & Edwards, R. T., 19 Feb 2024, Gwerddon Fach.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
- Other contribution › Research › Not peer-reviewed
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Economic evidence for EUS staging in patients with gastro-oesophageal cancer (GOC): protocol for a systematic review
Yeo, S. T., Bray, N. J., Haboubi, H., Hoare, Z. & Edwards, R., 27 Jul 2016, NIHR PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews).Research output: Other contribution
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Social care workforce shortage in the UK: why investing now is essential for our well-becoming
Pisavadia, K. & Edwards, R. T., 7 Dec 2022Research output: Other contribution
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The Well-becoming of all: Levelling Up and mitigating the Inverse Care Law
Pisavadia, K., Makanjuola, A., Davies, J., Spencer, L., Hendry, A. & Edwards, R. T., 7 Dec 2022Research output: Other contribution
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Well-becoming and waiting lists: UK and Australia
Edwards, R. T., Davies, J. & Robson, S., 10 May 2022Research output: Other contribution
- Other contribution › Research › Peer-reviewed
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The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of vitrectomy surgery for primary idiopathic epiretinal membranes (iERMs): a systematic review
Doungsong, P., To Kwong, H., Hartfiel, N., Sandinha, D. T., Steel, P. D. & Edwards, R. T., 7 Aug 2024, NIHR PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews).Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
- Book › Research › Peer-reviewed
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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
- Commissioned report › Research › Not peer-reviewed
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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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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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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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Clinical Efficacy, Cost-effectiveness and Mechanistic Evaluation of aflibercept for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (acronym CLARITY): a noninferiority randomised trial
Sivaprasad, S., Hykin, P., Prevost, A. T., Vasconcelos, J., Riddell, A., Ramu, J., Murphy, C., Kelly, J., Edwards, R., Yeo, S. T., Bainbridge, J., Hopkins, D. & White-Alao, B., Jan 2018, NIHR.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Identification of factors determining differences in prescribing patterns at Local health Group level in Wales
Ternent, L., Edwards, R. T. & Muntz, R., 1 Jan 2003, 2003 ed. Unknown.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Looking into looked after children in Wales (LILAC): Trial Platform for the Incredible Years Parent Programme- Health Economics Contribution to WORD Final Report September 2008.
Linck, P. G., Edwards, R. T., Linck, P. & Yeo, S. T., 1 Jan 2008, 2008 ed. Unknown.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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MoRTISE Trial- Steroid injections (methylprednisolone) in the treatment of Morton’s neuroma: patient-blind randomised trial: MoRTISE Final Report submitted to Health Services Research Committee, Chief Scientist Office, Scotland
Thomson, C., Beggs, I., Martin, D., McCaldin, D., Edwards, R., Russell, D., Yeo, S. T., Russell, I. & Gibson, J., Jan 2007Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Public health interventions to promote well-being in people aged 65 and over: systematic review of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.
Hughes, D., Linck, P. G., Windle, G., Hughes, D. A., Linck, P., Russell, I. T., Morgan, R., Woods, R. T., Burholt, V., Edwards, R. T., Reeves, C. & Yeo, S. T., 1 Jan 2008, 2008 ed. Unknown.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Public health interventions to promote well-being in people aged 65 and over: systematic review of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness: Evidence Tables.
Hughes, D., Linck, P. G., Windle, G., Linck, P., Morgan, R., Hughes, D. A., Burholt, V., Reeves, C., Yeo, S. T., Woods, R. T., Edwards, R. T. & Russell, I. T., 1 Jan 2008, 2008 ed. Unknown.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Randomised Pilot Study of Therabite® versus Wooden Spatula in the Amelioration of Trismus in Head and Neck Cancer Patients. (Trismus Study): NIHR RfPB report
Lee, R., Yeo, S. T., Edwards, R., Slevin, N. & The TRISMUS Team, Nov 2015Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Review of the Pupil Development Grant: Final Report
Tiesteel, E., Hughes, C., Sultana, F., Grigorie, A., Whiteley, H., Edwards, R. T., Lynch, L., Egan, D. & Sibieta, L., 6 Sept 2023, Welsh Government. 152 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Trial Of Personalised Care After Treatment - Prostate cancer. Macmillan Cancer Support Report
Stanciu, M., Yeo, S. T., Edwards, R., Wilkinson, C. & The TOPCAT-P Team, Oct 2015Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Valuing nature-based communities of care: A social return on investment (SROI) evaluation of The Fathom Trust 'Making Well' programme
Whiteley, H., Lynch, M., Hartfiel, N., Beharrell, W. (Contributor), Cuthbert, A. (Contributor) & Edwards, R. T. (Contributor), 31 Aug 2022, Bangor: Bangor University. 59 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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What is the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of interventions in reducing the harms for children and young people who have been exposed to domestic violence or abuse: a rapid review.
Spencer, L., Hendry, A., Makanjuola, A., Pisavadia, K., Davies, J., Albustami, M., Anthony, B., Wilkinson, C., Fitzsimmons, D., Hughes, D., Edwards, R. T., Lewis, R., Cooper, A. & Edwards, A., 10 May 2023, 79 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
- Commissioned report › Research › Peer-reviewed
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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/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Engaging Care Leavers: Care-leaver's Engagement with Multi-agency Services. An Evidence Informed Good Practice Toolkit
Davies, C. T., Prendergast, L., Seddon, D., Hartfiel, N. & Edwards, R. T., May 2024, 2 ed. Prifysgol Bangor University. 40 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Living Well for Longer: Economic argument investing in the health and wellbeing of older people in Wales
Edwards, R., Spencer, L., Bryning, L. & Anthony, B., 30 Jul 2018, 68 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-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/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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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/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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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/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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What innovations can address inequalities experienced by women and girls due to the COVID-19 pandemic across the different areas of life/domains: work, health, living standards, personal security, participation and education? Report number – RR00027 (January 2022). Gender Inequalities: COVID-19 initiatives
Spencer, L., Hartfiel, N., Hendry, A., Anthony, B., Makanjuola, A., Pisavadia, K., Davies, J., Bray, N., Hughes, D., Wilkinson, C., Fitzsimmons, D. & Edwards, R. T., 15 Jan 2022, Health and Care Research Wales.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
- Other report › Research › Not peer-reviewed
- Unpublished
Cyllid a mynediad at ofal hosbis yng Nghymru
Spencer, L., Davies, J., Pisavadia, K. & Edwards, R. T., 24 Apr 2024, (Unpublished) 34 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Evaluation of the NSPCC Speak out Stay safe programme: Appendices
Stanley, N., Barter, C., Batool, F., Farrelly, N., Kasperkiewicz, D., Radford, L., Edwards, R. T., Winrow, E., Charles, J., Devaney, J., Kurdi, Z., Ozdemir, U., Monks, C., Thompson, T., Hayes, D., Kelly, B. & Millar, A., Oct 2021, Prifysgol Bangor University. 146 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Evaluation of the NSPCC Speak out Stay safe programme: Final report
Stanley, N., Barter, C., Batool, F., Farrelly, N., Kasperkiewicz, D., Radford, L., Edwards, R. T., Winrow, E., Charles, J., Devaney, J., Kurdi, Z., Ozdemir, U., Monks, C., Thompson, T., Hayes, D., Kelly, B. & Millar, A., Oct 2021, Prifysgol Bangor University. 88 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Evaluation of the NSPCC Speak out Stay safe programme: Summary
Stanley, N., Barter, C., Batool, F., Farrelly, N., Kasperkiewicz, D., Radford, L., Edwards, R. T., Winrow, E., Charles, J., Devaney, J., Kurdi, Z., Ozdemir, U., Monks, C., Thompson, T., Hayes, D., Kelly, B. & Millar, A., Oct 2021, Prifysgol Bangor University. 14 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Funding and access to hospice care in Wales
Spencer, L., Davies, J., Pisavadia, K. & Edwards, R. T., 24 Apr 2024, 36 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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RES00019. Wales COVID-19 Evidence Centre. A rapid evidence summary indicating the evidence of the inverse care law in social care in Wales and has this been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic?
Spencer, L., Hendry, A., Makanjuola, A., Hughes, D., Wilkinson, C., Pisavadia, K., Davies, J., Fitzsimmons, D. & Edwards, R. T., Feb 2022, Welsh Government. 33 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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RES00034.Wales COVID-19 Evidence Centre. A rapid evidence summary of the cost impact of demands due to Long COVID on NHS and social care services
Spencer, L., Hendry, A., Makanjuola, A., Davies, J., Pisavadia, K. & Edwards, R. T., Apr 2022, Welsh Government. 32 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report