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2023

2022

• Baddeley, E. et al. 2022. Symptom burden and lived experiences of patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals on the management of malignant bowel obstruction: A qualitative systematic review. Palliative Medicine 36 (6), pp.895-911. (10.1177/02692163221081331)
• Poole, R. et al. 2022. Axonics sacral neuromodulation system for treating refractory overactive bladder: a NICE medical technologies guidance. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 20 (3), pp.305–313. (10.1007/s40258-021-00701-0)
• Escritt, K. et al. 2022. Hope and meaning-making in phase-one oncology trials: A systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative evidence on patient-participant experiences. Trials 23 409. (10.1186/s13063-022-06306-9)
• Hannigan, B. et al. 2022. End of life care for people with severe mental illness: the MENLOC evidence synthesis. Health Services and Delivery Research 10 4. (10.3310/ulti9178)
• Weightman, A. L. et al. 2022. PROTOCOL: Exploring the effect of case management in homelessness per components: A systematic review of effectiveness and implementation, with meta-analysis and thematic synthesis. Campbell Systematic Reviews 18 (1) e1220. (10.1002/cl2.1220)
• Hewitt, G. et al. 2022. Review of statutory school and community-based counselling services: Optimisation of services for children and young people aged 11 to 18 years and extension to younger primary school aged children. Project Report.[Online].Welsh GovernmentAvailable athttps://gov.wales/review-school-and-community-based-counselling-services.
• Courtier, N. et al. 2022. Cancer screening in Europe - rapid review 1 - What is the evidence for extending exisitng screening programmes to lung, prostate, gastric, ovarian abd oesophageal cancers?. Science Advice for Policy by European Academies
• Ou, H. et al., 2022. Cancer screening in Europe - rapid review 2 - To what extent do more risk-stratified approaches to screening programmes for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers impact on uptake, efficacy, harm-benefit and costeffectiveness?. Science Advice for Policy by European Academies
• Ou, H. et al., 2022. Cancer screening in Europe - rapid review 3 - What is the evidence from recent trials and reviews for the efficacy, harm-benefit and cost-effectiveness of new technologies in cancer screening and early diagnosis?. Science Advice for Policy by European Academies
• Coffey, M. et al., 2022. End-of-life care for people with severe mental illness: mixed methods systematic review and thematic synthesis of published case studies (the MENLOC study). BMJ Open 12 (2), pp.e053223. (10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053223)

2021

• O'Connell, S. et al. 2021. gammaCore for cluster headaches: a NICE medical technologies guidance. PharmacoEconomics - Open 5 , pp.577-586. (10.1007/s41669-021-00276-5)
• Edwards, D. et al. 2021. End of life care for people with severe mental illness: Mixed methods systematic review and thematic synthesis (the MENLOC study). Palliative Medicine 35 (10), pp.1747-1760. (10.1177/02692163211037480)
• Stabler, L. et al. 2021. A scoping review of system-level mechanisms to prevent children being in out-of-home care. British Journal of Social Work 52 (5), pp.2515-2536. bcab213. (10.1093/bjsw/bcab213)
• Gleeson, A. , Noble, S. and Mann, M. 2021. Advance care planning for home health staff: a systematic review. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care 11 (1), pp.209-216. (10.1136/bmjspcare-2018-001680)
• O'Connell, S. et al. 2021. Curos (TM) disinfection caps for the prevention of infection when using needleless connectors: A NICE medical technologies guidance. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 19 (2), pp.145-153. (10.1007/s40258-020-00602-8)
• Evans, R. et al. 2021. Care-experienced cHildren and young people's Interventions to improve Mental health and wEll-being outcomes: Systematic review (CHIMES) protocol. BMJ Open 11 (1) e042815. (10.1136/bmjopen-2020-042815)
• Weightman, A. L. et al. 2021. Searching for research studies in children's social care: some techniques and tools.
• Elwood, P. C. et al. 2021. Aspirin and cancer survival: a systematic review and meta-analyses of 118 observational studies of aspirin and 18 cancers. ecancermedicalscience 15 1258. (10.3332/ecancer.2021.1258)
• Willis, S. et al. 2021. Use of systematic review terminology and methodological quality in children’s social care. Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work 18 (6), pp.667-688. (10.1080/26408066.2021.1938827)

2020

• Harrop, E. et al. 2020. What elements of a systems approach to bereavement are most effective in times of mass bereavement? A narrative systematic review with lessons for COVID-19. Palliative Medicine 34 (9), pp.1165-1181. (10.1177/0269216320946273)
• Dale, M. et al. 2020. iFuse implant system for treating chronic sacroiliac joint pain: A NICE medical technology guidance. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 18 , pp.363-373. (10.1007/s40258-019-00539-7)
• Oakley, N. J. et al. 2020. Type 1 diabetes mellitus and educational attainment in childhood: a systematic review. BMJ Open 10 (1) e033215. (10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033215)
• Turley, R. et al. 2020. Promoting the retention, mental health and wellbeing of child and family social workers: a systematic review of Workforce interventions. Project Report.[Online].London: What Works Centre for Children's Social CareAvailable athttps://whatworks-csc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/WWCSC_Systematic-Review-of-Workforce-Interventions_July-2020.pdf.

2019

• Gleeson, A. , Noble, S. and Mann, M. 2021. Advance care planning for home health staff: a systematic review. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care 11 (1), pp.209-216. (10.1136/bmjspcare-2018-001680)
• Mann, M. et al. 2019. Palliative Care Evidence Review Service (PaCERS): a knowledge transfer partnership. Health Research Policy and Systems 17 (1) 100. (10.1186/s12961-019-0504-4)
• Smith, P. et al. 2019. Systematic review of behavioural smoking cessation interventions for older smokers from deprived backgrounds. BMJ Open 9 (11) e032727. (10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032727)
• Jacob, N. et al. 2019. Optimising paediatric afferent component early warning systems: a hermeneutic systematic literature review and model development. BMJ Paediatrics Open 9 (11) e028796. (10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028796)
• Button, K. et al. 2019. Musculoskeletal care pathways for adults with hip and knee pain referred for specialist opinion: a systematic review. BMJ Open 9 (9) e027874. (10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027874)
• Evans, J. M. et al. 2019. Thopaz+ portable digital system for managing chest drains: a NICE medical technology guidance. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 17 (3), pp.285 -294. (10.1007/s40258-019-00461-y)
• Nelson, A. , Mann, M. and Staffurth, J. 2019. Methods of assessing late radiotherapy effects on bowel function. Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care 13 (2), pp.134-141. (10.1097/SPC.0000000000000422)
• Trubey, R. et al. 2019. Validity and effectiveness of paediatric early warning systems and track and trigger tools for identifying and reducing clinical deterioration in hospitalised children: a systematic review. BMJ Open 9 (5), pp.-. e022105. (10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022105)
• Dale, M. et al., 2019. Peristeen transanal irrigation system to manage bowel dysfunction: A NICE medical technology guidance. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 17 (1), pp.25-34. (10.1007/s40258-018-0447-x)
• Brand, S. et al. 2019. Mapping the evidence about what works to safely reduce the entry of children and young people into statutory care: a systematic scoping review protocol. BMJ Open 9 (8) e026967. (10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026967)
• Stabler, L. et al. 2019. Shared decision-making: What is good practice in delivering meetings? Involving families meaningfully in decision-making to keep children safely at home: A rapid realist review. Technical Report.

2018

• Elwood, P. et al. 2018. Systematic review update of observational studies further supports aspirin role in cancer treatment: Time to share evidence and decision-making with patients?. PLoS ONE 13 (9), pp.e0203957. (10.1371/journal.pone.0203957)
• White, J. et al., 2018. Analysis of a national programme for selective internal radiation therapy for colorectal cancer liver metastases. Clinical Oncology (10.1016/j.clon.2018.09.002)
• Longo, M. et al. 2018. 30 Consensus and consistency: development of a core outcome set for evaluating bereavement support in palliative care [Poster abstract]. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care 8 (3) 371. (10.1136/bmjspcare-2018-mariecurie.30)
• Mann, M. et al. 2018. Evidence into practice: novel approaches to underpinning evidence-based innovations in care. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care 8 (3) 382. (10.1136/bmjspcare-2018-mariecurie.57)
• Morgan, F. et al. 2018. 54 Interventions and support for people bereaved through advanced progressive illness: a mixed-methods systematic review. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care 8 (3), pp.380-381. (10.1136/bmjspcare-2018-mariecurie.54)
• Palmieri, M. et al., 2018. 56 Rapid review of dissemination strategies and activities as listed in published protocol papers. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care 8 (3), pp.381-382. (10.1136/bmjspcare-2018-mariecurie.56)
• Seddon, K. et al., 2018. 40 Detailing public involvement (PI) within a study of bereavement support services for adults bereaved through advanced illness [Poster Abstracts]. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care 8 (3), pp.374-375. (10.1136/bmjspcare-2018-mariecurie.40)
• Oakley, N. et al., 2018. The association between Type 1 diabetes mellitus and educational attainment in childhood: a systematic review protocol. BMJ Open 8 (8) e021893. (10.1136/bmjopen-2018-021893)
• Deylami, R. et al. 2018. A systematic review of publicity interventions to increase awareness amongst healthcare professionals and the public to promote earlier diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in children and young people. Pediatric Diabetes 19 (3), pp.566-573. (10.1111/pedi.12565)
• Nurmatov, U. et al. 2018. The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of first aid interventions for burns given to caregivers of children: A systematic review. Burns 44 (3), pp.512-523. (10.1016/j.burns.2017.05.022)
• Hurt, L. et al. 2018. Interventions that enhance health services for parents and infants to improve child development and social and emotional well-being in high-income countries: a systematic review. BMJ Open 8 (2) e014899. (10.1136/bmjopen-2016-014899)

2017

• Evans, R. et al. 2017. Comparison of suicidal ideation, suicide attempt and suicide in children and young people in care and non-care populations: systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence. Children and Youth Services Review 82 , pp.122-129. (10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.09.020)
• Weightman, A. et al. 2017. A systematic review of information literacy programs in higher education: effects of faceto- face, online, and blended formats on student skills and views. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 12 (3), pp.20-55. (10.18438/B86W90)
• Naughton, A. M. et al., 2017. Ask Me! Self-reported features of adolescents experiencing neglect or emotional maltreatment: a rapid systematic review. Child: Care, Health and Development 43 (3), pp.348-360. (10.1111/cch.12440)
• Turner, S. L. et al., 2017. Risk factors associated with unintentional house fire incidents, injuries and deaths in high-income countries: a systematic review. Injury Prevention 23 (2), pp.131-137. (10.1136/injuryprev-2016-042174)
• Monrouxe, L. V. et al., 2017. How prepared are UK medical graduates for practice? A rapid review of the literature 2009-2014. BMJ Open 7 (1) e013656. (10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013656)

2016

• Elwood, P. C. et al. 2016. Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials to ascertain fatal gastrointestinal bleeding events attributable to preventive low-dose aspirin: no evidence of increased risk. PLoS ONE 11 (11) e0166166. (10.1371/journal.pone.0166166)
• Ray, A. et al. 2016. The Urolift System for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia: a NICE medical technology guidance. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 14 (5), pp.515-526. (10.1007/s40258-015-0218-x)
• McQuire, C. et al. 2016. Objective measures of prenatal alcohol exposure: a systematic review. Pediatrics 138 (3) e20160517. (10.1542/peds.2016-0517)
• Button, K. et al. 2016. Musculoskeletal care pathways for adults. Systematic Reviews 5 (128), pp.1-6.
• Reagon, C. et al. 2016. A mixed-method systematic review to investigate the effect of group singing on health related quality of life. Complementary Therapies in Medicine 27 , pp.1-11. (10.1016/j.ctim.2016.03.017)
• Elwood, P. C. et al. 2016. Aspirin in the treatment of cancer: reductions in metastatic spread and in mortality: a systematic review and meta-analyses of published studies. PLoS ONE 11 (4) e0152402. (10.1371/journal.pone.0152402)
• Fone, D. et al. 2016. Change in alcohol outlet density and alcohol-related harm to population health (CHALICE): a comprehensive record-linked database study in Wales. Public Health Research 4 (3), pp.1-184. (10.3310/phr04030)
• Morgan, F. et al. 2016. Adherence to exercise referral schemes by participants - what do providers and commissioners need to know? A systematic review of barriers and facilitators. BMC Public Health 16 (1) 227. (10.1186/s12889-016-2882-7)
• Cleves, A. et al. 2016. NICE Medical Technologies Guidance: Enduralife-powered CRT-D devices for the treatment of heart failure, External Assessment Centre report. Project Report.[Online].The National Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceAvailable athttps://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/GID-MTG10004/documents/assessment-report.

2015

• Maguire, S. A. et al. 2015. A systematic review of the emotional, behavioural and cognitive features exhibited by school-aged children experiencing neglect or emotional abuse. Child: Care, Health and Development 41 (5), pp.641-653. (10.1111/cch.12227)
• Ray, A. , Morgan, H. and Carolan-Rees, G. 2015. External Assessment Centre Report: The Urolift system for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia.. Project Report.[Online].NICEAvailable athttps://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/MTG26/documents/urolift-for-treating-lower-urinary-tract-symptoms-of-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-assessment-report2.
• Ray, A. , Morgan, H. E. and Carolan-Rees, G. 2015. NICE Medical Technologies Guidance [MTG26]: The Urolift system for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia, External Assessment Centre report. Project Report.[Online].The National Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceAvailable athttps://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/MTG26/documents/urolift-for-treating-lower-urinary-tract-symptoms-of-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-assessment-report2.
• Cleves, A. J. et al. 2015. NICE guideline [NG48]: Oral health for adults in care homes, economic report. Project Report.[Online].The National Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceAvailable athttps://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/NG48/documents/economic-report.
• Dale, M. et al. 2014. NICE Medical Technologies Guidance [MTG24]: Sherlock 3CG Tip Confirmation System for placement of peripherally inserted central catheters, External Assessment Centre report. Project Report.[Online].The National Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceAvailable athttps://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/mtg24/resources/the-sherlock3cg-tip-confirmation-system-for-placement-of-peripherally-inserted-central-catheters-pdf-64371934845637.

2014

• Morgan, F. et al. 2014. Exercise referral schemes to promote physical activity. Project Report.[Online].NICEAvailable athttp://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ph54/chapter/what-is-this-guideline-about.
• Durand, M. et al., 2014. Do interventions designed to support shared decision-making reduce health inequalities? A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS ONE 9 (4) e94670. (10.1371/journal.pone.0094670)
• Bhatia, S. et al. 2014. Characteristics of child dental neglect: A systematic review. Journal of Dentistry 42 (3), pp.229-239. (10.1016/j.jdent.2013.10.010)
• Kemp, A. M. et al. 2014. Contact, cigarette and flame burns in physical abuse: A systematic review. Child Abuse Review 23 (1), pp.35-47. (10.1002/car.2278)
• Greene, G. et al. 2014. Differing community responses to similar public health threats: A cross-disciplinary systematic literature review. Science of The Total Environment 470-71 , pp.759-767. (10.1016/j.scitotenv.2013.10.031)
• Baillie, J. et al. 2014. Engaging minority ethnic communities to improve access to palliative care: Barriers and strategies. Presented at: Marie Curie Annual Palliative Care Research Conference London 28 March 2014. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care. BMJ. , pp.114-(P026). (10.1136/bmjspcare-2014-000653.28)
• Cleves, A. et al. 2014. NICE Medical Technologies Guidance [MTG23]: The TURis system for transurethral resection of the prostate, External Assessment Centre report. Project Report.[Online].The National Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceAvailable athttps://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/mtg23.
• Cope, A. et al. 2012. Systemic antibiotics for symptomatic apical periodontitis and acute apical abscess in adults.. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (10) CD010136. (10.1002/14651858.CD010136)

2013

• Morgan, F. et al. 2013. Managing overweight and obesity among children and young people: Review 1 - Effectiveness and cost effectiveness of lifestyle weight management services for children and young people. Project Report.[Online].London: NICEAvailable athttps://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ph47#.
• Naughton, A. M. et al., 2013. Emotional, behavioral, and developmental features indicative of neglect or emotional abuse in preschool children: A systematic review. JAMA Pediatrics 167 (8), pp.769-775. (10.1001/jamapediatrics.2013.192)
• Kinnersley, P. R. et al. 2013. Interventions to promote informed consent for patients undergoing surgical and other invasive healthcare procedures. The Cochrane Library 2013 (7) CD009445. (10.1002/14651858.CD009445.pub2)
• Watts, P. et al. 2013. Newborn retinal hemorrhages: A systematic review. Journal of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus 17 (1), pp.70-78. (10.1016/j.jaapos.2012.07.012)
• Morgan, F. et al. 2013. Tobacco: harm-reduction approaches to smoking Short title: Tobacco: harm reduction. Review 3: The effectiveness of long-term harm reduction approaches without the prior intention of quitting. Project Report.[Online].London: NICEAvailable athttps://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ph45/evidence/tobacco-harm-reduction-approaches-to-smoking-evidence-reviews2.
• Huntley, A. L. et al., 2013. Is case management effective in reducing the risk of unplanned hospital admissions for older people? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Family Practice 30 (3), pp.266-275. (10.1093/fampra/cms081)
• Turley, R. L. et al. 2013. Slum upgrading strategies involving physical environment and infrastructure interventions and their effects on health and socio-economic outcomes. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 1 CD010067. (10.1002/14651858.CD010067.pub2)
• Lefebvre, C. et al., 2013. Methodological developments in searching for studies for systematic reviews: past, present and future?. Systematic Reviews 2 (1) 78. (10.1186/2046-4053-2-78)
• Stansfield, C. et al., 2013. Cochrane update: identifying health-related research resources relevant to low- and middle-income countries. Journal of Public Health 35 (3), pp.477-480. (10.1093/pubmed/fdt091)
• Thomas, R. L. et al. 2013. Specialist clinics for reducing emergency admissions in patients with heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Heart 99 (4), pp.233-239. (10.1136/heartjnl-2012-302313)

2012

• Turley, R. L. et al. 2012. Managing overweight and obesity among children and young people: lifestyle weight management services. Review 2: The barriers and facilitators to implementing lifestyle weight management programmes for children and young people. Project Report.[Online].London: NICEAvailable athttp://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ph47/evidence/ph47-managing-overweight-and-obesity-among-children-and-young-people-supporting-evidence.
• Maguire, S. A. et al. 2012. Retinal haemorrhages and related findings in abusive and non-abusive head trauma: a systematic review. Eye 27 , pp.28-36. (10.1038/eye.2012.213)
• Morgan, H. E. et al. 2012. Rapid review for NICE: long term use of non-tobacco nicotine containing products in individuals who have quit smoking abruptly. Project Report.[Online].London: NICEAvailable athttp://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ph45/evidence/tobacco-harm-reduction-approaches-to-smoking-evidence-reviews2.
• Pearce, J. et al., 2012. The most effective way of delivering a train-the-trainers program: A systematic review. Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions 32 (3), pp.215-226. (10.1002/chp.21148)
• Fone, D. L. et al. 2012. Change in alcohol outlet density and alcohol-related harm to population health (CHALICE). BMC Public Health 12 (1), pp.428-437. (10.1186/1471-2458-12-428)