Evidence
The evidence team can review published research studies, or others’ reviews where they exist, as well as various types of data, to help build a picture of the evidence that already exists for a topic or project.
Theme lead: Professor Julian Higgins
Team members
Dr Jelena Savović
Associate Professor in Evidence Synthesis
Dr Maggie Westby
Senior Research Associate
Dr Rachel Perry
Senior Research Associate in Evidence Synthesis
Dr Rebecca Wilson
Senior Research Associate in Quantitative Research and Evidence Synthesis
Dr Sharea Ijaz
Research Fellow in Evidence Synthesis
Professor Julian Higgins
Cross-cutting Methodological Theme Lead
Sarah Dawson
Senior Research Associate in Information RetrievalProjects
Identifying which children are most at risk of post-concussion syndrome
Research themes:
- Healthier childhoods
Research teams:
- Applied data science
- Evidence
Factors related to adverse long-term outcomes after mild traumatic brain injury in children: a scoping review
Read the paperPreventing fractures in adults living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries: a rapid review of the evidence
Research themes:
- Public health and prevention
Research teams:
- Evidence
What makes a virtual ward for patients with frailty work well? A rapid realist review
Research themes:
- Integrated and optimal care
Research teams:
- Evidence
What makes a virtual ward for patients with frailty work well?
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Virtual wards for people with frailty: what works, for whom, how and why—a rapid realist review
Read the paperWhich types of mental health support offer best value to help children and young people who have experienced abuse or neglect?
Research themes:
- Healthier childhoods
Research teams:
- Evidence
- Health economics
Managing symptoms of fibromyalgia
Research themes:
- Integrated and optimal care
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
- Evidence
The Behaviour in Schools Study: How does school discipline affect pupil mental health and wellbeing?
Research themes:
- Healthier childhoods
- Mental health
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
- Evidence
School behaviour management strategies ineffective and may impact mental health
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Disciplinary behaviour management strategies in schools and their impact on student psychosocial outcomes: A systematic review
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