Ruth welcomes the opportunity to supervise PhD work in the methodology and application of systematic review and evidence synthesis methods. This includes, by not limited to:

•            systematic reviews in the context of decision analytic modelling

•            the evaluation of large bodies of evidence

•            the inclusion of diverse study deigns

•            the evaluation of complex interventions

•            the evaluation of treatment sequences

2021

• PublishedProtocol 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
• PublishedQuantitative 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, AJ. & Wilkinson, C., Jan 2021, In: PharmacoEconomics. 39, 1, p. 25-61 37 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2020

• PublishedCancer 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
• PublishedDevelopment, 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
• PublishedProtocol 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

2019

• PublishedPragmatic 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

2018

• PublishedDevelopment 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

2017

• PublishedDecision 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
• PublishedFactors 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

2015

• PublishedComparative 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
• PublishedIs 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

2014

• PublishedCordotomy 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
• PublishedCost-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

2013

• PublishedA 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., Sep 2013, In: European Spine Journal. 22, 9, p. 1921-35 15 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedWhy 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
• 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 Sep 2013, In: Vaccine. 31, 45, p. 5152-5167
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2012

• PublishedAre 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
• PublishedMeasuring 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

2011

• PublishedActivity 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
• PublishedOral 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
• PublishedThe 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 journal › Article › peer-review

2010

• PublishedThe 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

2009

• PublishedA review comparing the effectiveness of nurse led follow-up for cancer with conventional care
  Lewis, R. & Hendry, M., 17 Sep 2009, In: Nursing Times. 105, 37, p. 25-27 3 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
• PublishedActivity 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 Sep 2009, In: BMC Family Practice. 10, 62, p. 1-9 62.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedFollow-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
• PublishedNurse-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
• PublishedPatients' 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
• PublishedSertindole 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 journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedThe 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

2007

• PublishedEffectiveness 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
• PublishedPsychological Response In Spinal Manipulation (PRISM): a systematic review of psychological outcomes in randomised controlled trials
  Williams, N., Hendry, M., Lewis, R., Russell, I., Westmoreland, A. & Wilkinson, C., Dec 2007, In: Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 15, 4, p. 271-283
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2005

• PublishedA 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
• PublishedA 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
• PublishedImproving 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
• PublishedSertindole 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 journal › Article › peer-review

2004

• PublishedManagement 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
• PublishedThe management of colorectal cancers
  Booth, A., Lewis, R., Emmans, D. M. & Eastwood, A., 2004, In: Synergy. 2004, p. 6-9
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2003

• PublishedA 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

2002

• PublishedThe 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 journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedThe 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 journal › Article › peer-review

2001

• PublishedA 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
• PublishedIncreasing 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
• PublishedTelemedicine 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 journal › Article › peer-review

2000

• PublishedDrug 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
• PublishedMolindone 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
• PublishedTelemedicine 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 journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedThe 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 journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedZiprasidone 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 journal › Article › peer-review

1998

• PublishedHealth 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

• FEMUR III (Fracture in the Elderly Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation - Phase III)

  01/08/2018 – 15/05/2022 (Finished)

• Six Steps Evaluation

  19/03/2018 – 24/08/2018 (Finished)

• Understanding the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and current use of cancer diagnostic tools

  01/04/2017 – 04/05/2018 (Finished)

• Ruth Lewis NIHR Fellowship Scheme award

  01/10/2011 – 17/07/2017 (Finished)