1. Preprint › Research
2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Review article › Research › Peer-reviewed
13. 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

14. Other report › Research › Peer-reviewed
15. 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/Report › Other report › peer-review

16. 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

17. Commissioned report › Research › Not peer-reviewed
18. 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

19. Book › Research › Not peer-reviewed
20. 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/Report › Book

21. Meeting Abstract › Research › Peer-reviewed
22. 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

23. Article › Research › Peer-reviewed
24. 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

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 journal › Article › peer-review

26. 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

27. 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

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., Feb 2005, In: Quality and Safety in Health Care. 14, 1, p. 62-66

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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

44. 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

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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

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. 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

50. 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

51. 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

52. 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

53. 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

54. 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

55. 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

56. 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

57. 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