Dr Ned Hartfiel holds a PhD in Health Economics from Bangor University. After completing his PhD on the cost-effectiveness of yoga for managing musculoskeletal conditions, Ned has remained at CHEME and is currently working on a variety of social return on investment projects.

Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation (CHEME)

Holyhead Road (Normal Site)

Ardudwy Hall

LL57 2PZ

Bangor

United Kingdom

Contact

ned.hartfiel@bangor.ac.uk

• PhD
  School of Health Sciences, Bangor University, 2012–2016

2023

• PublishedPrevention of Poor Physical and Mental Health through the Green Social Prescribing Opening Doors to the Outdoors Programme: A Social Return on Investment Analysis
  Makanjuola, A., Lynch, M., Hartfiel, N., Cuthbert, A. & Edwards, R. T., 12 Jun 2023, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20, 12, 18 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedRCT-based Social Return on Investment (SROI) of a home exercise programme for people with early dementia comparing in-person and blended delivery before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
  Doungsong, P., Edwards, R. T. & Hartfiel, N., 25 Aug 2023, MedRxiv.
  Research output: Working paper › Preprint
• PublishedSocial Return on Investment of Nature-Based Activities for Adults with Mental Wellbeing Challenges
  Hartfiel, N., Gittins, H., Morrison, V., Wynne-Jones, S., Edwards, R. T. & Dandy, N., 2 Aug 2023, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20, 15, 13 p., 6500.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedSocial Return on Investment of Social Prescribing via a Diabetes Technician for Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Progression
  Skinner, A., Hartfiel, N., Lynch, M., Jones, A. W. & Edwards, R. T., 7 Jun 2023, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20, 12, 6074.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• E-pub ahead of printThe social value and financial benefits of providing preventive and timely counselling to people with sight loss in Wales, UK
  Anthony, B., Hartfiel, N. & Edwards, R. T., 20 Nov 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Counselling and Psychotherapy Research. 10 p., 12721.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2022

• PublishedA Social Return on Investment Evaluation of the Pilot Social Prescribing EmotionMind Dynamic Coaching Programme to Improve Mental Wellbeing and Self-Confidence
  Makanjuola, A., Lynch, M., Hartfiel, N., Cuthbert, A., Wheeler, H. & Edwards, R. T., 26 Aug 2022, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19, 17, 10658.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedCurrent costs of dialysis modalities: A comprehensive analysis within the United Kingdom
  Roberts, G., Holmes, J., Williams, G., Chess, J., Hartfiel, N., Charles, J. M., McLauglin, L., Noyes, J. & Edwards, R. T., Nov 2022, In: Peritoneal dialysis international : journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis. 42, 6, p. 578-584 7 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedMaking Well: Green social prescribing for mental health and wellbeing
  Whiteley, H., Lynch, M., Hartfiel, N., Beherrell, W., Cuthbert, A. & Edwards, R. T., Nov 2022.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
• PublishedSROI forecasting to support the sustainability of green social prescribing
  Whiteley, H., Lynch, M., Hartfiel, N., Beherrell, W., Cuthbert, A. & Edwards, R. T., Nov 2022.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
• PublishedSocial Return on Investment of Home Exercise and Community Referral for People With Early Dementia
  Hartfiel, N., Gladman, J., Harwood, R. & Edwards, R. T., Dec 2022, In: Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine. 8
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedValuing nature-based communities of care: A social return on investment (SROI) evaluation of The Fathom Trust 'Making Well' programme
  Whiteley, H., Lynch, M., Hartfiel, N., Beharrell, W., Cuthbert, A. & Edwards, R. T., 31 Aug 2022, Bangor: Bangor University. 59 p.
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
• PublishedWhat innovations can address inequalities experienced by women and girls due to the COVID-19 pandemic across the different areas of life/domains: work, health, living standards, personal security, participation and education? Report number – RR00027 (January 2022). Gender Inequalities: COVID-19 initiatives
  Spencer, L., Hartfiel, N., Hendry, A., Anthony, B., Makanjuola, A., Pisavadia, K., Davies, J., Bray, N., Hughes, D., Wilkinson, C., Fitzsimmons, D. & Edwards, R. T., 15 Jan 2022, Health and Care Research Wales.
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review

2021

• PublishedA clinical librarian in a hospital critical care unit may generate a positive return on investment
  Hartfiel, N., Sadera, G., Treadway, V., Lawrence, C. & Edwards, R. T., Jun 2021, In: Health Information and Libraries Journal. 38, 2, p. 97-112 16 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedAn Evaluation of the IPS Programme: I CAN Work
  Williams, S., Prendergast, L., Roberts, S., Burton, C. & Hartfiel, N., 2021, Bangor University. 88 p.
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
• PublishedHave infection control and prevention measures resulted in any adverse outcomes for care home and domiciliary care residents and staff? Report number: RR_00018 (November 2021)
  Spencer, L., Hartfiel, N., Hendry, A., Anthony, B., Makanjuola, A., Bray, N., Hughes, D., Wilkinson, C., Fitzsimmons, D. & Edwards, R. T., 1 Nov 2021, 36 p.
  Research output: Book/Report › Other report › peer-review
• PublishedWhich innovations can improve timeliness of investigations and address the backlog in endoscopy for patients with potential symptoms of upper and lower Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers? RR_00003 (August 2021)
  Hendry, A., Anthony, B., Charles, J., Hartfiel, N., Roberts, J., Spencer, L., Bray, N., Wilkinson, C. & Edwards, R. T., Aug 2021, 34 p.
  Research output: Book/Report › Other report › peer-review

2020

• PublishedSocial Return on Investment analysis of the Health Precinct community hub for chronic conditions
  Jones, C., Hartfiel, N., Brocklehurst, P., Lynch, M. & Edwards, R. T., 21 Jul 2020, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17, 14, 5249.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2019

• PublishedSocial Return on Investment analysis of the Health Precinct
  Jones, C., Hartfiel, N. & Edwards, R. T., 3 Oct 2019.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

2017

• PublishedBased Applied Psychophysiology: Yoga for Occupational Stress and Health
  Hartfiel, E. & Edwards, R., May 2017, Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga . Telles, S. & Singh, N. (eds.). Medical Information Science Reference, p. 175 (Advances in Medical Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care).
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• PublishedCost-effectiveness of yoga for managing musculoskeletal conditions in the workplace
  Hartfiel, E., Clarke, G., Havenhand, J., Phillips, C. & Edwards, R., 30 Dec 2017, In: Occupational Medicine. 67, 9, p. 687-695
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2012

• PublishedYoga for reducing perceived stress and back pain at work
  Hartfiel, N., Burton, C., Rycroft-Malone, J., Clarke, G., Havenhand, J., Khalsa, S. B. & Edwards, R. T., 8 Dec 2012, In: Occupational Medicine. 62, 8, p. 606-612 7 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2011

• PublishedThe effectiveness of yoga for the improvement of well-being and resilience to stress in the workplace
  Hartfiel, N., Havenhand, J., Khalsa, S. B., Clarke, G. & Krayer, A., Jan 2011, In: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health. 37, 1, p. 70-6 7 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2019

• Health and Wellbeing at Work

  Healthy Back Programme in the Workplace

  6 Mar 2019

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)

2018

• Healthy Back Programme in the Workplace

  An eight-week yoga-based programme for employees to reduce back pain and improve mental wellbeing.

  2018 – 2023

  Activity: Consultancy (Consultant)
• Healthy Back Programme in the Workplace

  An eight-week yoga-based programme for employees to reduce back pain and improve mental wellbeing.

  2018 →

  Activity: Consultancy (Consultant)
• Healthy Back Programme in the Workplace

  An eight-week yoga-based programme for employees to reduce back pain and improve mental wellbeing.

  2018 →

  Activity: Consultancy (Consultant)

2017

• Healthy Back Programme in the Workplace

  An eight-week yoga-based programme for employees to reduce back pain and improve mental wellbeing.

  2017 →

  Activity: Consultancy (Consultant)
• Healthy Back Programme in the Workplace

  An eight-week yoga-based programme for employees to reduce back pain and improve mental wellbeing.

  2017 →

  Activity: Consultancy (Consultant)
• Healthy Back Programme in the Workplace

  An eight-week yoga-based programme for employees to reduce back pain and improve mental wellbeing.

  2017 →

  Activity: Consultancy (Consultant)

2013

• Healthy Back Programme in the Workplace

  An eight-week yoga-based programme for employees to reduce back pain and improve mental wellbeing.

  2013 →

  Activity: Consultancy (Consultant)

2011

• Healthy Back Programme in the Workplace

  An eight-week yoga-based programme for employees to reduce back pain and improve mental wellbeing.

  2011 →

  Activity: Consultancy (Consultant)

• Evaluating The Outdoor Partnership’s 'Opening Doors to the Outdoors’ (ODO) Programme

  01/04/2022 – 01/08/2022 (Finished)

• Wellbeing and healing through craft and nature

  01/10/2021 – 01/08/2022 (Finished)

• Evaluating the Impact of Woodland Activities on Personal Wellbeing: A SROI Analysis

  01/01/2020 – 30/09/2020 (Finished)

• Return on investment (ROI) of employing a clinical librarian to assist clinical staff on an intensive care unit

  01/10/2018 – 01/08/2019 (Finished)