Ongoing Projects

We are conducting two complementary evidence syntheses to i) assess the performance of breast cancer risk prediction models used to stratify women eligible for breast screening into risk categories and ii) evaluate existing decision-analytic economic models of risk-stratified breast cancer screening programmes.

We are conducting an evidence synthesis to identify and summarise current research on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of local antibiotic use in patients undergoing surgery for open fractures. This synthesis will highlight both existing and forthcoming evidence likely to emerge in the near future, thereby supporting the prioritisation and planning of future research efforts.

We are conducting an evidence synthesis to examine the factors that influence the uptake of free school meals and the subsequent dietary choices of children and young people. Guided by the socio-ecological model, we will also explore whether increased participation in free school meal programmes is associated with improved dietary outcomes for pupils.

We are evaluating the effects of two different methods of screening citations for inclusion of articles in a systematic review: sequential screening of titles followed by abstracts of potentially eligible articles and simultaneous screening of titles and abstracts.

We are evaluating the impact of two different methods for summarising the findings of a systematic review on knowledge and understanding: a written summary and an audio podcast.

We are tracking the time required to complete key tasks involved in conducting a systematic review, including screening of search results, data extraction, risk of bias assessment, and time spent in project meetings and discussions.