Dr Ruth Lewis

Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences Research

  1. 2024
  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  5. Published
  6. 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

  7. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  8. 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

  9. 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 journalReview articlepeer-review

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 2023
  13. 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 paperPreprint

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. Published
  19. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  20. Published
  21. 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

  22. 2022
  23. 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 journalMeeting Abstractpeer-review

  24. 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 paperPreprint

  25. 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

  26. 2021
  27. Published
  28. 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

  29. 2020
  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  33. 2019
  34. 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

  35. 2018
  36. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  37. 2017
  38. 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

  39. Published
  40. 2015
  41. 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

  42. 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

  43. 2014
  44. 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

  45. 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

  46. 2013
  47. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  48. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  49. 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

  50. 2012
  51. 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

  52. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  53. 2011
  54. 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

  55. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  56. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  57. 2010
  58. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  59. 2009
  60. 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

  61. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  62. 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

  63. 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

  64. 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

  65. 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

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