Dr Ruth Lewis

Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences Research

  1. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  2. Ziprasidone for schizophrenia and severe mental illness

    Bagnall, A-M., Kleijnen, J., Leitner, M. & Lewis, R., 23 Oct 2000, In: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2000, 4, CD001945.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  3. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  4. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  5. Published

    The management of colorectal cancers

    Booth, A., Lewis, R., Emmans, D. M. & Eastwood, A., 2004, In: Synergy. 2004, p. 6-9

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  6. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  7. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  8. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  9. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  10. Accepted/In press

    ‘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., 12 Apr 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: BJGP open.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  11. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  12. 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 paperPreprint

  13. 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 paperPreprint

  14. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  15. 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 paperPreprint

  16. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  17. 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 journalArticlepeer-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 journalArticlepeer-review

  19. 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 paperPreprint

  20. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  21. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  22. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  23. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  24. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  25. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  26. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  27. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  28. Published

    A systematic review of cancer waiting time audits

    Lewis, R., Collins, R., Flynn, A., Dean, M. E., Myers, L., Wilson, P. & Eastwood, A., 2005, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) University of York. 127 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportOther reportpeer-review

  29. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  30. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

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  33. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  34. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  35. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  36. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  37. 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 journalArticle

  38. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  39. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  40. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  41. 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 paperPreprint

  42. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  43. Published

    The Hip & Knee Book

    Lewis, R. A., Wilkinson, C. E., Neal, R. D., Williams, N. H., Williams, N., Amoakwa, E., Burton, K., Hendry, M., Lewis, R., Jones, J., Bennett, P., Neal, R., Andrew, G. & Wilkinson, C., 1 Jan 2009, The Stationary Office.

    Research output: Book/ReportBook

  44. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  45. 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/ReportOther reportpeer-review

  46. 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 paperPreprint

  47. 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 journalArticlepeer-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 journalArticlepeer-review

  49. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  50. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

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