1. 2024
2. Published

   Knowledge mobilisation of rapid evidence reviews to inform health and social care policy and practice in a public health emergency: appraisal of the Wales COVID-19 Evidence Centre processes and impact, 2021-23

   Gal, M., Cooper, A., Joseph-Williams, N., Doe, E., Lewis, R., Law, R.-J., Anstey, S., Davies, N., Walters, A., Orford, R., Collins, B., Trigg, L., Roberts, C., Meredith, S., Macey, S., Carson-Stevens, A., Greenwell, J., Coomber, F. & Edwards, A., 26 Nov 2024, In: PLoS ONE. 19, 11, p. e0314461

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

3. Published

   What is the most effective method of delivering Making Every Contact Count training? A rapid review

   Batten, L., Hammond, G., England, C., Jarrom, D., Gillen, E., Davies, J., Edwards, R. T., Edwards, A., Cooper, A. & Lewis, R., 21 Oct 2024, Health and Care Research Wales. 55 p.

   Research output: Book/Report › Other report › peer-review

4. Published

   The clinical and cost-effectiveness of interventions for preventing continence issues resulting from birth trauma: a rapid review

   Anthony, B., Davies, J., Pisavadia, K., Roberts, S., Spencer, L. H., Gillen, E., Hounsome, J., Noyes, J., Hughes, D., Fitzsimmons, D., Edwards, R. T., Edwards, A., Cooper, A. & Lewis, R., 9 Sept 2024, MedRxiv.

   Research output: Working paper › Preprint

5. Published

   Hidden systems in primary care cancer detection: an embedded qualitative intervention development study

   Hiscock, J., Law, R.-J., Brain, K., Smidts, S., Nafees, S., Williams, N., Rose , J., Lewis, R., Roberts, J., Hendry, A., Neal, R. & Wilkinson, C., Aug 2024, In: British Journal of General Practice. 74, 745, p. e544-e551

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

6. Published

   Mitigating COVID-19 Burden in People Experiencing Incarceration: A Systematic Review

   Spinks, B., Williams, D., Williams, D., Lewis, R., Bull, F., Ogbonna, O. & Edwards, A., 1 Jun 2024, In: Journal of Correctional Health Care. 30, 3, p. 172-197 26 p.

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

7. Published

   Methodological approaches to measuring mental health in a cost-of-living crisis: A rapid review

   England, C., Jarrom, D., Washington, J., Hasler, E., Batten, L., Edwards, A. & Lewis, R., Jun 2024, In: Health Policy. 144, 105062.

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

8. Published

   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., 31 May 2024, In: Global Health Research and Policy. 9, 1, p. 18 18.

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

9. E-pub ahead of print

   ‘ThinkCancer!’ – Randomised feasibility trial of a novel practice-based early cancer diagnosis intervention

   Disbeschl, S., Hendry, A., Surgey, A., Walker, D., Goulden, N., Anthony, B., Neal, R., Williams, N., Hoare, Z., Hiscock, J., Edwards, R. T., Lewis, R. & Wilkinson, C., 3 May 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: BJGP open.

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

10. 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

11. Published

    The costs and cost-effectiveness of different service models of palliatice care, focusing on end of life care: A rapid review

    Spencer, L., Anthony, B., Davies, J., Pisavadia, K., Gillen, E., Noyes, J., Fitzsimmons, D., Lewis, R., Cooper, A., Hughes, D., Edwards, R. T. & Edwards, A., 7 Mar 2024, MedRxiv, 118 p.

    Research output: Working paper › Preprint

12. 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

13. Published

    A bespoke rapid evidence review process engaging stakeholders for supporting evolving and time-sensitive policy and clinical decision-making: reflection and lessons learned from the Wales Covid-19 Evidence Centre 2021-23

    Lewis, R., Cooper, A., Jarrom, D., Mann, M., Law, R.-J., Edwards, D., Carrier, J., Shaw, H., Winfield, T., Spencer, L., Noyes, J., Morgan, H., Washington, J., Hasler, E., Gal, M., Doe, E., Joseph-Williams, N. & Edwards, A., 23 Jan 2024, Research Square.

    Research output: Working paper › Preprint

14. Published

    The Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Community Diagnostic Centres: A Rapid Review

    Wale, A., Okolie, C., Everitt, J., Hookway, A., Shaw, H., Little, K., Lewis, R., Cooper, A. & Edwards, A., 23 Jan 2024, In: International Journal of Public Health . 69, 1606243.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

15. 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 paper › Preprint

16. Published

    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 paper › Preprint

17. 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., 4 Jan 2024, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 11, 1286730.

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

18. Published

    A rapid review of the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of interventions that make homes warmer and cheaper to heat for households in fuel poverty in rural and remote areas

    Edwards, D., Csontos, J., Gillen, L., Carrier, J., Lewis, R., Cooper, A. & Edwards, A., 1 Jan 2024, MedRxiv, (MedRxiv).

    Research output: Working paper › Preprint

19. 2023
20. Published

    A rapid review exploring the effectiveness of artificial intelligence for cancer diagnosis

    Wale, A., Shaw, H., Ayres, T., Okolie, C., Edwards, R. T., Davies, J., Lewis, R., Cooper, A. & Edwards, A., 9 Nov 2023, MedRxiv.

    Research output: Working paper › Preprint

21. Published

    What are the most effective interventions to support children and young people bereaved by suicide in the family: a rapid review

    Mann, M., Kisleva, M., Searchfield, L., Mazzaschi, F., Jones, R., Lifford, K., Weightman, A., John, A., Lewis, R., Edwards, R. T., Davies, J., Cooper, A. & Edwards, A., 25 Sept 2023, MedRxiv.

    Research output: Working paper › Preprint

22. 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

23. Published

    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 paper › Preprint

24. 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 paper › Preprint

25. Published

    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

26. 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

27. Published

    What interventions or best practice are there to support people with Long COVID, or similar post-viral conditions or conditions characterised by fatigue, to return to normal activities: a rapid review

    Spencer, L., Hendry, A., Makanjuola, A., Anthony, B., Davies, J., Pisavadia, K., Hughes, D., Fitzsimmons, D., Wilkinson, C., Edwards, R. T., Lewis, R., Cooper, A. & Edwards, A., 28 Jan 2023, 34 p. (MedRxiv).

    Research output: Working paper › Preprint

28. 2022
29. Published

    Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on incidence of long-term conditions in Welsh residents: a population linkage study

    Qi, C., Osborne, T., Bailey, R., Hollinghurst, J., Akbari, A., Cooper, A., Law, R.-J., Lewis, R., Edwards, A. & Lyons, R., Nov 2022, In: The Lancet. 400, p. S69

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review

30. Published

    What is the long-term impact of COVID-19 on the Health-Related Quality of Life of individuals with mild symptoms (or non-hospitalised): A rapid review

    Spencer, L., Hendry, A., Makanjuola, A., Davies, J., Pisavadia, K., Hughes, D., Fitzsimmons, D., Wilkinson, C., Edwards, R. T., Lewis, R., Cooper, A. & Edwards, A., 9 Sept 2022, Health and Care Research Wales, 47 p.

    Research output: Working paper › Preprint

31. 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

32. 2021
33. Published

    Quantitative evidence synthesis methods for the assessment of the effectiveness of treatment sequences for clinical and economic decision-making: a review and taxonomy of simplifying assumptions

    Lewis, R., Hughes, D., Sutton, A. & Wilkinson, C., Jan 2021, In: PharmacoEconomics. 39, 1, p. 25-61 37 p.

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

34. 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

35. 2020
36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 2019
40. 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

41. 2018
42. 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

43. 2017
44. Published

    Factors associated with lung cancer survival – systematic mapping review and overview of systematic reviews

    Lewis, R., Hendry, M., Din, N., Nafees, S., Hendry, A., Neal, R. & Parsonage, R., Dec 2017, 100 p.

    Research output: Book/Report › Other report › peer-review

45. 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

46. 2015
47. 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

48. 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

49. 2014
50. 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

51. 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

52. 2013
53. Published

    “HPV? Never heard of it!”: A systematic review of girls’ and parents’ information needs, views and preferences about human papillomavirus vaccination

    Wilkinson, C. E., Lewis, R. A., Hendry, M., Clements, A. & Damery, S., 9 Sept 2013, In: Vaccine. 31, 45, p. 5152-5167

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

54. 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

55. Published

    Why do we want the right to die? A systematic review of the international literature on the views of patients, carers and the public on assisted dying

    Hendry, M., Pasterfield, D., Lewis, R., Carter, B., Hodgson, D. & Wilkinson, C. E., 1 Jan 2013, In: Palliative Medicine. 27, 1, p. 13-26

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

56. 2012
57. 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

58. 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

59. 2011
60. 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

61. 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

62. 2010
63. 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

64. 2009
65. 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