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Evidence
The evidence team reviewed 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
Research Fellow 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
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
Download the BITE
Disciplinary behaviour management strategies in schools and their impact on student psychosocial outcomes: A systematic review
Read the paperFollow-up messaging on the Tellmi mental health app
Research themes:
- Mental health
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
- Evidence
Reducing abusive head injuries in babies: Evaluating the ICON programme
Research themes:
- Healthier childhoods
Research teams:
- Applied data science
- Behavioural and qualitative science
- Evidence
- Health economics
Healthcare leaders and professionals’ perspectives of the ICON programme to prevent abusive head trauma in infants: a qualitative study
Read the paperPredicting head injury and concussion in children
Research themes:
- Healthier childhoods
Research teams:
- Applied data science
- Evidence
Defining paediatric abusive head trauma using routinely collected patient datasets: Scoping review and testing in a UK cohort
Read the paperHow are Nursing Associates working in primary care?
Research themes:
- Integrated and optimal care
Research teams:
- Evidence
Collaborating with Brigstowe to improve peer support services
Research themes:
- Integrated and optimal care
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
- Evidence