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Dr Ruth Lewis

Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences Research

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ORCID: 0000-0003-0745-995X
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  2. Published

    A review comparing the effectiveness of nurse led follow-up for cancer with conventional care

    Lewis, R. & Hendry, M., 17 Sept 2009, In: Nursing Times. 105, 37, p. 25-27 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  3. Article › Research › Peer-reviewed
  4. Published

    A rapid and systematic review of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of debriding agents in treating surgical wounds healing by secondary intention

    Lewis, R., Whiting, P., ter Riet, G., O'Meara, S. & Glanville, J., May 2001, In: Health Technology Assessment. 5, 14, 131 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  5. Published

    A rapid review of innovations for attraction, recruitment and retention of social care workers, and exploration of factors influencing turnover within the UK context

    Edwards, D., Trigg, L., Carrier, J., Cooper, A., Csontos, J., Day, J., Gillen, E., Lewis, R. & Edwards, A., 1 Sept 2022, In: Journal of Long-Term Care. 2022, p. 205–221

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  6. Published

    A systematic review and meta-analysis of biological treatments targeting tumour necrosis factor α for sciatica

    Williams, N. H., Lewis, R., Din, N. U., Matar, H. E., Fitzsimmons, D., Phillips, C. J., Sutton, A., Burton, K., Hendry, M., Nafees, S. & Wilkinson, C., Sept 2013, In: European Spine Journal. 22, 9, p. 1921-35 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  7. Published

    A systematic review of atypical antipsychotic drugs in schizophrenia

    Bagnall, A-M., Jones, L., Ginnelly, L., Lewis, R., Glanville, J., Gilbody, S., Davies, L., Torgerson, D. & Kleijnen, J., Jun 2003, In: Health Technology Assessment. 7, 13, 214 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  8. Published

    A systematic review of cancer waiting time audits

    Lewis, R., Collins, R., Flynn, A., Dean, M. E., Myers, L., Wilson, P. & Eastwood, A., Feb 2005, In: Quality and Safety in Health Care. 14, 1, p. 62-66

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  9. 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 journal › Article › peer-review

  10. 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 journal › Article › peer-review

  11. Published

    Are women ready for the new cervical screening protocol in England? A systematic review and qualitative synthesis of views about human papillomavirus testing

    Hendry, M., Pasterfield, D., Lewis, R., Clements, A., Damery, S., Neal, R. D., Adke, R., Weller, D., Campbell, C., Patnick, J., Sasieni, P., Hurt, C., Wilson, S. & Wilkinson, C. E., 14 Jul 2012, In: British Journal of Cancer. 107, p. 243-254

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  12. Published

    Cancer diagnostic tools to aid decision-making in primary care: mixed-methods systematic reviews and cost-effectiveness analysis

    Medina-Lara, A., Grigore, B., Lewis, R., Peters, J., Price, S., Londa, P., Robinson, S., Neal, R., Hamilton, W. & Spencer, A., Nov 2020, In: Health Technology Assessment. 24, 66, p. 1-332 332 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  13. Published

    Comparative clinical effectiveness of management strategies for sciatica: Systematic review and network meta-analyses

    Lewis, R. A., Williams, N. H., Sutton, A. J., Burton, K., Din, N. U., Matar, H. E., Hendry, M., Phillips, C. J., Nafees, S., Fitzsimmons, D., Rickard, I. & Wilkinson, C., 1 Jun 2015, In: Spine Journal. 15, 6, p. 1461-77 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  14. Published

    Cordotomy in mesothelioma-related pain: a systematic review

    France, B. D., Lewis, R. A., Sharma, M. L. & Poolman, M., 1 Mar 2014, In: BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care. 4, 1, p. 19-29

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  15. Published

    Cost-effectiveness of different strategies to manage patients with sciatica

    Fitzimmons, D., Phillips, C. J., Bennett, H., Jones, M., Williams, N. H., Lewis, R., Sutton, A., Matar, H. E., Din, N. U., Burton, K., Nafees, S., Hendry, M., Rickard, I. & Wilkinson, C. E., Jul 2014, In: Pain. 155, 7, p. 1318-1327 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  16. Published

    Decision analytic modelling methods for the assessing the effectiveness of treatment sequences for clinical and economic decision making: a methodological review

    Lewis, R., Hughes, D. & Wilkinson, C., 30 Nov 2017, In: Value in Health. 20, 9, p. A748 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  17. Published

    Development of an intervention to expedite cancer diagnosis through primary care: a protocol

    Stanciu, M. A., Law, R-J., Nafees, S., Hendry, M., Yeo, S. T., Hiscock, J., Lewis, R., Edwards, R., Williams, N., Brain, K., Brocklehurst, P., Carson-Stevens, A., Dolwani, S., Emery, J., Hamilton, W., Hoare, Z., Lyratzopoulos, G., Rubin, G., Smits, S., Vedsted, P., Walter, F., Wilkinson, C. & Neal, R., Oct 2018, In: British Journal of General Practice. 2, 3, bjgpopen18X101595.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  18. Published

    Development, validation and effectiveness of diagnostic prediction tools for colorectal cancer in primary care: a systematic review

    Grigore, B., Lewis, R., Peters, J., Robinson, S. & Hyde, C. J., 10 Nov 2020, In: BMC Cancer. 20, 1, 1084.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  19. Published

    Drug treatments for schizophrenia

    Adams, C., Wilson, P., Gilbody, S., Bagnall, A-M. & Lewis, R., 1 Mar 2000, In: Quality in Health Care. 9, p. 73-79

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  20. Published

    Effectiveness of exercise-referral schemes to promote physical activity in adults: systematic review

    Williams, N. H., Hendry, M., France, B., Lewis, R. & Wilkinson, C., Dec 2007, In: British Journal of General Practice. 57, 545, p. 979-86 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  21. Published

    Follow-up of cancer in primary care versus secondary care: systematic review

    Lewis, R. A., Neal, R. D., Williams, N. H., France, B., Hendry, M., Russell, D., Hughes, D. A., Russell, I., Stuart, N. S. A., Weller, D. & Wilkinson, C., 1 Jul 2009, In: British Journal of General Practice. 59, 564, p. e234-e247

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  22. Health professionals’ attitudes towards evidence-based medicine and the role of the information professional in exploitation of the research evidenc

    Lewis, R. A., Urquhart, C. & Rollinson, J., 1 Oct 1998, In: Journal of Information Science. 24, 5, p. 281-290

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  23. Published

    Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on incidence of long-term conditions in Wales: a population data linkage study using primary and secondary care health records

    Qi, C., Osborne, T., Bailey, R., Cooper, A., Hollinghurst, J., Akbari, A., Crowder, R., Peters, H., Law, R-J., Lewis, R., Smith, D., Walker, M., Edwards, A. & Lyons, R., May 2023, In: British Journal of General Practice. 73, 730, p. e332-e339

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  24. Improving the reporting of clinical audits in the NHS

    Collins, R., Lewis, R., Flynn, A., Dean, M. E., Myers, L., Wilson, P. & Eastwood, A., 2005, In: Clinical Governance: An International Journal. 10, 3, p. 190-195

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  25. Published

    Increasing informed uptake and non-uptake of screening: evidence from a systematic review

    Jepson, R., Forbes, C., Sowden, A. & Lewis, R., 25 Jun 2001, In: Health Expectations. 4, 2, p. 116-130

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  26. Accepted/In press

    Informing evidence-based policy during the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery period: learning from a national evidence centre

    Cooper, A., Lewis, R., Gal, M., Joseph-Williams, N., Greenwell, J., Watkins, A., Strong, A., Williams, D., Doe, E., Law, R-J. & Edwards, A., 8 Apr 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Global Health Research and Policy.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  27. Published

    Interventions to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 for people experiencing homelessness and their effectiveness: a systematic review

    Ogbonna, O., Bull, F., Spinks, B., Williams, D., Lewis, R. & Edwards, A., 2023, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 11, 1286730.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  28. Published

    Is increased time to diagnosis and treatment in symptomatic cancer associated with poorer outcomes? Systematic review

    Neal, R. D., Tharmanathan, P., France, B., Din, N. U., Cotton, S., Fallon-Ferguson, J., Hamilton, W., Hendry, A., Hendry, M., Lewis, R., Macleod, U., Mitchell, E. D., Pickett, M., Rai, T., Shaw, K., Stuart, N., Tørring, M. L., Wilkinson, C., Williams, B., Williams, N. & Emery, J., 31 Mar 2015, In: British Journal of Cancer. 112 , Suppl 1, p. S92-107

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  29. Published

    Management of colorectal cancers

    Lewis, R., Flynn, A., Dean, M. E., Melville, A., Eastwood, A. & Booth, A., 2004, In: Quality and Safety in Health Care. 13, 5, p. 400-404

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  30. Published

    Measuring illness and exercise beliefs in osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: psychometric properties of the ‘Hip and Knee Beliefs Questionnaire’ and the ‘Exercise Attitude Questionnaire’

    Williams, N. H., Amoakwa, E., Belcher, J., Burton, K., Hendry, M., Lewis, R., Hood, K., Bennett, P., Neal, R. D. & Wilkinson, C. E., 1 Apr 2012, In: International Musculoskeletal Medicine. 34, 1, p. 13-20

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  31. Published

    Molindone for schizophrenia and severe mental illness

    Bagnall, A-M., Fenton, M., Lewis, R., Leitner, M. & Kleijnen, J., 24 Apr 2000, In: Cochrane Library. 2, 11 p., CD002083.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  32. Published

    Nurse-led vs. conventional physician-led follow-up for patients with cancer: systematic review

    Lewis, R., Neal, R. D., Williams, N. H., France, B., Wilkinson, C. E., Hendry, M., Russell, D., Russell, I., Hughes, D., Stuart, N. S. & Weller, D., 1 Apr 2009, In: Journal of Advanced Nursing. 65, 4, p. 706-723

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  33. Oral or topical nasal steroids for hearing loss associated with otitis media with effusion in children

    Simpson, S. A., Lewis, R., van der Voort, J. & Butler, C. C., 11 May 2011, In: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2011, 5, p. Art. No.: CD001935

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  34. Published

    Patients' and healthcare professionals' views of cancer follow-up: systematic review

    Lewis, R., Neal, R. D., Hendry, M., France, B., Williams, N. H., Russell, D., Hughes, D. A., Russell, I., Stuart, N. S. A., Weller, D. & Wilkinson, C., Jul 2009, In: British Journal of General Practice. 59, 564, p. e248-e259

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  35. Published

    Potential types of bias when estimating causal effects in environmental research and how to interpret them

    Konno, K., Gibbons, J., Lewis, R. & Pullin, A., 7 Feb 2024, In: Environmental Evidence. 13, 1, 1.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  36. Published

    Pragmatic methods for reviewing exceptionally large bodies of evidence: systematic mapping review and overview of systematic reviews using lung cancer survival as an exemplar

    Lewis, R., Hendry, M., Din, N., Stanciu, M. A., Nafees, S., Hendry, A., Teoh, Z. H., Lloyd, T., Parsonage, R., Neal, R. D., Collier, G. & Huws, D. W., 16 Jul 2019, In: Systematic Reviews. 8, 1, 171.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  37. Published

    Protocol for a definitive randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation of a community-based rehabilitation programme following hip fracture: fracture in the elderly multidisciplinary rehabilitation-phase III (FEMuR III)

    Williams, N., Dodd, S., Hardwick, B., Clayton, D., Edwards, R. T., Charles, J. M., Logan, P., Busse, M., Lewis, R., Smith, T. O., Sackley, C., Morrison, V., Lemmey, A., Masterson-Algar, P., Howard, L., Hennessy, S., Soady, C., Ralph, P., Dobson, S. & Dorkenoo, S., 16 Oct 2020, In: BMJ Open. 10, 10, p. e039791

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  38. Published

    Protocol for a feasibility study incorporating a randomised pilot trial with an embedded process evaluation and feasibility economic analysis of ThinkCancer!: a primary care intervention to expedite cancer diagnosis in Wales

    Disbeschl, S., Surgey, A., Roberts, J. L., Hendry, A., Lewis, R., Goulden, N., Hoare, Z., Williams, N., Anthony, B. F., Edwards, R. T., Law, R-J., Hiscock, J., Carson-Stevens, A., Neal, R. D. & Wilkinson, C., 2021, In: Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 7, 1, 100.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  39. Published

    Psychological Response In Spinal Manipulation (PRISM): a systematic review of psychological outcomes in randomised controlled trials

    Williams, N., Hendry, M., Lewis, R., Russell, I., Westmoreland, A. & Wilkinson, C., Dec 2007, In: Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 15, 4, p. 271-283

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  40. Published
  41. Published

    Sertindole for schizophrenia

    Lewis, R., Bagnall, A-M. & Leitner, M., 20 Jul 2005, In: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2005, 3, CD001715.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  42. Sertindole versus other atypical antipsychotics for schizophrenia

    Komossa, K., Rummel-Kluge, C., Hunger, H., Schwarz, S., Schmid, F., Lewis, R., Kissling, W. & Leucht, S., 15 Apr 2009, In: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2009, 2, CD006752.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  43. Accepted/In press

    Strategies to Mitigate Prison COVID-19 Burden: A Systematic Review

    Spinks, B., Williams, DB., Williams, D., Lewis, R., Bull, F., Ogbonna, O. & Edwards, A., 24 Jan 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Correctional Health Care.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  44. Telemedicine versus face to face patient care: effects on professional practice and health care outcomes

    Currell, R., Urquhart, C., Wainwright, P. & Lewis, R., 24 Apr 2000, In: Cochrane Library. 2

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  45. Published

    Telemedicine versus face to face patient care: effects on professional practice and health care outcomes

    Currell, R., Urquhart, C., Wainwright, P. & Lewis, R., 2001, In: Nursing Times. 97, 35, p. 35

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  46. Published

    The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on People Experiencing Incarceration: a Systematic Review

    Williams, D. B., Spinks, B., Williams, D., Lewis, R., Bull, F. & Edwards, A., 5 Apr 2024, In: BMJ Open. 14, 17 p., e076451.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  47. Published

    The Hip and Knee Book: developing an active management booklet for hip and knee osteoarthritis

    Williams, N. H., Amoakwa, E., Burton, K., Hendry, M., Lewis, R., Jones, J., Bennett, P., Neal, R. D., Andrew, G. & Wilkinson, C. E., 1 Feb 2010, In: British Journal of General Practice. 60, 571, p. e64-e82

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  48. Published

    The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of management strategies for sciatica: systematic review and economic model

    Lewis, R., Williams, N. H., Williams, N., Din, N., Fitzsimmons, D., Phillips, C., Jones, M., Sutton, A., Burton, K., Nafees, S., Hendry, M., Rickard, I., Chakraverty, R. & Wilkinson, C. E., Nov 2011, In: Health Technology Assessment. 15, 39, p. 1-578 578 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  49. Published

    The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of vinorelbine for breast cancer: a systematic review and economic evaluation

    Lewis, R., Bagnall, A-M., King, S., Woolacott, N., Forbes, C., Shirran, L., Duffy, S., Kleijnen, J., ter Riet, G. & Riemsma, R., Dec 2002, In: Health Technology Assessment. 6, 14

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  50. Published

    The clinical effectiveness of trastuzumab for breast cancer: A systematic review

    Lewis, R., Bagnall, A-M., Forbes, C., Shirran, E., Duffy, S., Kleijnen, J., Riemsma, R. & ter Riet, G., Jun 2002, In: Health Technology Assessment. 6, 13, 79 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  51. Published

    The determinants of screening uptake and interventions for increasing uptake

    Jenson, R., Clegg, A., Forbes, C., Lewis, R., Sowden, A. & Kleijnen, J., 2000, In: Health Technology Assessment. 4, 14, p. 1-133

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  52. Published

    The impact of being homeless on the clinical outcomes of COVID-19, and the impact of the pandemic on health inequalities in this population: systematic review

    Ogbonna, O., Bull, F., Spinks, B., Williams, D., Lewis, R. & Edwards, A., 15 Sept 2023, In: Journal of Public Health. 68, 1605893.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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