Dr Deborah Edwards
Bsc (Hons), MPhil PhD

Principal Research Fellow

: Available for postgraduate supervision

I am a Principal Research Fellow and Systematic Review Methodologist at the School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, where I have worked since 1996. Additionally, I serve as Co-director of the Wales Centre for Evidence Based Care, a JBI Centre of Excellence.

In April 2023, along with five other centres across Wales, the Wales Centre For Evidence Based Care was contracted by the Health and Care Wales Evidence Centre to provide evidence synthesis products that answer priority questions for policy and practice in Wales. The Health and Care Wales Evidence Centre work with stakeholders who are involved in health and social care across Wales, to understand the impact of the pandemic on the health and care delivery systems in Wales, prioritise questions that are answerable from the research evidence, and ensure the best available, up-to-date, and relevant evidence is readily available to inform their decision making.

I am interested in healthcare inequalities across vulnerable groups and my PhD focused on addressing the needs of vulnerable populations in healthcare. I drew on evidence from five mixed methods systematic reviews to explore how healthcare inequalities can be reduced across different vulnerable groups. Current topics of interest include access to cancer services and experiences of cancer care for adults with a physical disability, continence care for people living with dementia, end of life care for people with severe mental illness and crisis responses for children and young people.

2019

Edwards, D. and Carrier, J. 2019. Men’s perceptions of the impact of the physical consequences of a radical prostatectomy on their quality of life: a qualitative systematic review (invited plenary). Presented at: European JBI Symposium of Evidence-Based Healthcare in Clinical Practice Guidelines,Decision making process and Evidence synthesis in the Czech Republic, Brno, Czech Repuiblic, 12-14 December 2018, Vol. 17. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins pp. S41-S42., (10.1097/XEB.0000000000000192)
Edwards, D., Carrier, J. and Hawker, C. 2019. The effectiveness of strategies and interventions that aim to assist the transition from student to newly qualified nurse. An update protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 16, pp. 1-7. (10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003755)

2018

Evans, N., Edwards, D. and Carrier, J. 2018. Admission and discharge criteria for adolescents requiring inpatient or residential mental health care. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 16(10), pp. 1906-1911. (10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-004020)
Evans, N. and Edwards, D. 2018. Admission and discharge criteria for adolescents requiring inpatient or residential mental health care: A scoping review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 16(10), pp. 1906–1911. (10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003790)
Bennett, C., Rebafka, A., Carrier, J., Edwards, D. and Jones, J. 2018. Health-related quality of life of young people and adults with primary or recurrent episodes of genital herpes: a mixed methods systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 16(5), pp. 1087-1094. (10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003478)
Carrier, J., Edwards, D. and Harden, J. 2018. Men's perceptions of the impact of the physical consequences of a radical prostatectomy on their quality of life. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 16(4), article number: 892. (10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003566)
Rebafka, A., Bennett, C., Jones, J., Carrier, J., Kugler, C. and Edwards, D. 2018. Lung transplant recipients’ experiences of and attitudes towards self-management: a qualitative systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 16(4), pp. 831-837. (10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003524)

2017

Evans, N. et al. 2017. Using the nominal group technique to involve young people in an evidence synthesis which explored 'risk' in inpatient mental healthcare. Research Involvement and Engagement 3, article number: 16. (10.1186/s40900-017-0069-8)
Edwards, D., Anstey, S., Kelly, D., Baillie, J. and Hopkinson, J. B. 2017. What is important for student nurses to know about cancer treatment and care: a qualitative study of student nurses’ and stakeholder perspectives. Journal of Clinical Nursing 26(13-14), pp. 2045-2054. (10.1111/jocn.13616)
Edwards, D., Carrier, J. and Hopkinson, J. 2017. Assistance at mealtimes in hospital settings and rehabilitation units for patients (>65 years) from the perspective of patients, families and healthcare professionals: a mixed methods systematic review. International Journal of Nursing Studies 69, pp. 100-118. (10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2017.01.013)
Carrier, J., Edwards, D. and Harden, J. 2017. Men's perceptions of the physical consequences of a radical prostatectomy on their quality of life: A qualitative systematic review. Presented at: Global Evidence Summit, Cape Town, South Africa, 13-16 September 2017.

2016

Hopkinson, J. B., Milton, R., King, A. and Edwards, D. 2016. People with dementia: what is known about their experience of cancer treatment and cancer treatment outcomes? A systematic review. Psycho-Oncology 25(10), pp. 1137 -1146. (10.1002/pon.4185)
Latter, S., Hopkinson, J. B., Richardson, A., Hughes, J. A., Lowson, E. and Edwards, D. 2016. How can we help family carers manage pain medicines for patients with advanced cancer? A systematic review of intervention studies. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care 6(3), pp. 263-275. (10.1136/bmjspcare-2015-000958)
Edwards, D., Carrier, J. and Hopkinson, J. 2016. Mealtime assistance for older adults in hospital settings and rehabilitation units from the perspective of patients, families and healthcare professionals: a mixed methods systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 14(9), pp. 261-357. (10.11124/JBISRIR-2016-003100)
Edwards, D. J., Anstey, S. V., Kelly, D. M. and Hopkinson, J. B. 2016. An innovation in curriculum content and delivery of cancer education within undergraduate nurse training in the UK. What impact does this have on the knowledge, attitudes and confidence in delivering cancer care?. European Journal of Oncology Nursing 21, pp. 8-16. (10.1016/j.ejon.2015.12.003)

2015

Edwards, D. J., Evans, N., Gillen, E., Longo, M., Pryjmachuk, S., Trainor, G. and Hannigan, B. 2015. What do we know about the risks for young people moving into, through and out of inpatient mental health care? Findings from an evidence synthesis. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health 9, article number: 55. (10.1186/s13034-015-0087-y)
Morgan, L., Carrier, J. A. K. and Edwards, D. J. 2015. Men's perceptions of the impact of the physical consequences of radical prostatectomy on their quality of life: a qualitative systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews & Implementation Reports 13(12), pp. 37-46. (10.11124/jbisrir-2015-2408)
Edwards, D. J., Hawker, C., Carrier, J. A. K. and Rees, C. 2015. A systematic review of the effectiveness of strategies and interventions to improve the transition from student to newly qualified nurse. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 52(7), pp. 1254-1268. (10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2015.03.007)
Hannigan, B., Edwards, D., Evans, N., Gillen, E., Longo, M., Pryjmachuk, S. and Trainor, G. 2015. An evidence synthesis of risk identification, assessment and management for young people using tier 4 inpatient child and adolescent mental health services. Health Services and Delivery Research 3(22), pp. 1-228. (10.3310/hsdr03220)
Edwards, D. J., Carrier, J. A. K. and Hopkinson, J. B. 2015. Assistance at mealtimes in hospital settings and rehabilitation units for older adults from the perspective of patients, families and healthcare professionals: a mixed methods systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 13(11), pp. 17-32. (10.11124/jbisrir-2015-2425)

2014

Noyes, J. P. et al. 2014. Developing and evaluating a child-centred intervention for diabetes medicine management using mixed methods and a multicentre randomised controlled trial. Health Services and Delivery Research 2(8), pp. 1-442. (10.3310/hsdr02080)
Edwards, D. J., Noyes, J., Lowes, L. M., Haf Spencer, L. and Gregory, J. W. 2014. An ongoing struggle: a mixed-method systematic review of interventions, barriers and facilitators to achieving optimal self-care by children and young people with Type 1 Diabetes in educational settings. BMC Pediatrics 14(1), pp. -., article number: 228. (10.1186/1471-2431-14-228)
Edwards, D. J. and Hopkinson, J. B. 2014. Initiatives for improving the provision of assistance at mealtimes for older adults on hospital wards: a mixed methods systematic review [Poster presentation]. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care 4, pp. A26-A27. (10.1136/bmjspcare-2014-000654.73.)
Edwards, D. J., Carrier, J. A. K., Gillen, E., Hawker, C., Sutton, J. and Kelly, D. M. 2014. Factors influencing the provision of end-of-life care for adolescents and young adults with advanced cancer: a scoping review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 12(7), pp. 405-447. (10.11124/jbisrir-2014-1622)

2013

Edwards, D. J., Carrier, J. A. K., Gillen, E., Hawker, C., Sutton, J. and Kelly, D. M. 2013. Factors influencing the provision of End of Life care for adolescents and young adults with advanced cancer: a scoping review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 11(7), pp. 386-399. (10.11124/jbisrir-2013-630)

2011

Edwards, D. J., Hawker, C., Carrier, J. A. K. and Rees, C. 2011. The effectiveness of strategies and interventions that aim to assist the transition from student to newly qualified nurse. JBI Library of Systematic Reviews 9(53), pp. 2215-2323.

2010

Edwards, D. J., Burnard, P., Bennett, K. and Hebden, U. 2010. A longitudinal study of stress and self-esteem in student nurses. Nurse Education Today 30(1), pp. 78-84. (10.1016/j.nedt.2009.06.008)

2009

Kitchiner, N. J., Edwards, D. J., Wood, S. D., Sainsbury, S., Hewin, P., Burnard, P. and Bisson, J. I. 2009. A randomized controlled trial comparing an adult education class using cognitive behavioural therapy ('stress control') anxiety management group treatment and a waiting list for anxiety disorders. Journal of Mental Health 18(4), pp. 307-315. (10.1080/09638230802052153)

2008

Naiyapatana, W., Burnard, P. and Edwards, D. J. 2008. Experience of stress among Thai nursing students: report of a qualitative descriptive study. Asian Journal of Nursing 11(2), pp. 80-88.
Burnard, P. et al. 2008. A comparative, longitudinal study of stress in student nurses in five countries: Albania, Brunei, the Czech Republic, Malta and Wales. Nurse Education Today 28(2), pp. 134-145. (10.1016/j.nedt.2007.04.002)

2007

Burnard, P., Abd Rahim, H. T. B. P. D. H., Hayes, D. and Edwards, D. J. 2007. A descriptive study of Bruneian student nurses' perceptions of stress. Nurse Education Today 27(7), pp. 808-818. (10.1016/j.nedt.2006.11.002)

2006

Edwards, D. J. et al. 2006. Clinical supervision and burnout: the influence of clinical supervision for community mental health nurses. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 15(8), pp. 1007-1015. (10.1111/j.1365-2702.2006.01370.x)

2005

Edwards, D. J., Cooper, L., Burnard, P., Hannigan, B., Adams, J., Fothergill, A. and Coyle, D. 2005. Factors influencing the effectiveness of clinical supervision. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 12(4), pp. 405-414. (10.1111/j.1365-2850.2005.00851.x)
Coyle, D., Edwards, D. J., Hannigan, B., Fothergill, A. and Burnard, P. 2005. A systematic review of stress among mental health social workers. International Social Work 48(2), pp. 201-211. (10.1177/0020872805050492)

2004

Fothergill, A., Edwards, D. J. and Burnard, P. 2004. Stress, burnout, coping and stress management in psychiatrists: Findings from a systematic review. International Journal of Social Psychiatry 50(1), pp. 54-65. (10.1177/0020764004040953)
Hannigan, B., Edwards, D. J. and Burnard, P. 2004. Stress and stress management in clinical psychology: findings from a systematic review. Journal of Mental Health 13(3), pp. 235-245. (10.1080/09638230410001700871)

2003

Edwards, D. J. and Burnard, P. 2003. Stress and coping for occupational therapists working within mental health: a systematic review. British Journal of Occupational Therapy 66(8), pp. 345-355. (10.1177/030802260306600803)
Edwards, D., Burnard, P., Owen, M. J., Hannigan, B., Fothergill, A. and Coyle, D. 2003. A systematic review of the effectiveness of stress-management interventions for mental health professionals. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 10(3), pp. 370-371. (10.1046/j.1365-2850.2003.00606.x)
Burnard, P. et al. 2003. The effectiveness of clinical supervision on burnout amongst community mental health nurses in Wales. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 10(2), pp. 231-233. (10.1046/j.1365-2850.2003.00569.x)
Bachmann, M. O., Alderson, D., Peters, T. J., Bedford, C., Edwards, D. J., Wotton, S. and Harvey, I. M. 2003. Influence of specialization on the management and outcome of patients with pancreatic cancer. British Journal of Surgery 90(2), pp. 171-177. (10.1002/bjs.4028)
Edwards, D. J. and Burnard, P. 2003. A systematic review of stress and stress management interventions for mental health nurses. Journal of Advanced Nursing 42(2), pp. 169-200. (10.1046/j.1365-2648.2003.02600.x)

2002

Edwards, D. J., Hannigan, B., Fothergill, A. and Burnard, P. 2002. Stress management for mental health professionals: a review of effective techniques. Stress and Health 18(5), pp. 203-215. (10.1002/smi.947)
Bachmann, M. O., Alderson, D., Edwards, D. J., Wotton, S., Bedford, C., Peters, T. J. and Harvey, I. M. 2002. Cohort study in South and West England of the influence of specialization on the management and outcome of patients with oesophageal and gastric cancers. British Journal of Surgery 89(7), pp. 914-922. (10.1046/j.1365-2168.2002.02135.x)
Edwards, D. J., Fothergill, A., Hannigan, B., Burnard, P. and Coyle, D. 2002. Stress among community mental health nurses. Journal of Community Nursing 16(7), pp. 20-27.
Sasat, S. et al. 2002. Self esteem and student nurses: a cross cultural study of nursing students in Thailand and the UK. Nursing and Health Sciences 4(1/2), pp. 9-14. (10.1046/j.1442-2018.2002.00095.x)

2001

Edwards, D. J., Burnard, P., Coyle, D., Fothergill, A. and Hannigan, B. 2001. A stepwise multivariate analysis of factors that contribute to stress for mental health nurses working in the community. Journal of Advanced Nursing 36(6), pp. 805-813. (10.1046/j.1365-2648.2001.02035.x)
Hannigan, B., Burnard, P., Edwards, D. J. and Turnbull, J. 2001. Specialist practice for UK community mental health nurses: the 1998-99 survey of course leaders. International Journal of Nursing Studies 38(4), pp. 427-435. (10.1016/S0020-7489(00)00088-2)
Burnard, P., Hebden, U. and Edwards, D. J. 2001. Self esteem and student nurses: an account of a descriptive study. Nursing and Health Sciences 3(1), pp. 9-13. (10.1046/j.1442-2018.2001.00061.x)

2000

Burnard, P., Edwards, D. J., Fothergill, A., Hannigan, B. and Coyle, D. 2000. When the pressure's too much. Nursing Times 96(19), pp. 28-30.
Burnard, P., Edwards, D. J., Fothergill, A., Hannigan, B. and Coyle, D. 2000. Community mental health nurses in Wales: self-reported stressors and coping strategies. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 7(6), pp. 523-528. (10.1046/j.1365-2850.2000.00351.x)
Coyle, D., Edwards, D. J., Hannigan, B., Burnard, P. and Fothergill, A. 2000. An explanation of the coping strategies used by Community Psychiatric Nurses in Wales. Nursing and Health Sciences 2(1), pp. 59-67. (10.1046/j.1442-2018.2000.00040.x)
Edwards, D. J., Burnard, P., Coyle, D., Fothergill, A. and Hannigan, B. 2000. Stress and burnout in community mental health nursing: a review of the literature. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 7(1), pp. 7-14. (10.1046/j.1365-2850.2000.00258.x)
Edwards, D. J., Burnard, P., Coyle, D., Fothergill, A. and Hannigan, B. 2000. Stressors, moderators and stress outcomes: findings from the all-Wales community mental health nurse study. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 7(6), pp. 529-537. (10.1046/j.1365-2850.2000.00359.x)
Fothergill, A., Edwards, D. J., Hannigan, B., Burnard, P. and Coyle, D. 2000. Self-esteem in community mental health nurses: findings from the all-Wales stress study. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 7(4), pp. 315-321. (10.1046/j.1365-2850.2000.00323.x)
Hannigan, B., Edwards, D. J., Burnard, P., Coyle, D. and Fothergill, A. 2000. Mental health nurses feel the strain. Mental Health Nursing 20(3), pp. 10-13.
Hannigan, B., Edwards, D. J., Coyle, D., Fothergill, A. and Burnard, P. 2000. Burnout in community mental health nurses: findings from the all-Wales stress study. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 7(2), pp. 127-134. (10.1046/j.1365-2850.2000.00279.x)

1999

Edwards, D. J., Horton, J., Shepherd, J. P. and Brickley, M. R. 1999. Impact of third molar removal on demands for post-operative care and job disruption: does anaesthetic choice make a difference?. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 81(2), pp. 223-227.

1998

Edwards, D. J., Brickley, M., Edwards, M. J. and Shepherd, J. P. 1998. Choice of anaesthetic and health care facility for third molar surgery. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 36(5), pp. 333-340.

1997

Armstrong, R., Edwards, D., Cowpe, J. and Brickley, M. 1997. Evaluation of an information leaflet for patients undergoing removal of third molars. Journal of Dental Research 76(5), pp. 1075. (10.1177/00220345970760050101)

Research interests

Evidence synthesis methodologies
Evidence synthesis for vulnerable groups in healthcare

Methodological expertise and editorial appointments

Chair of JBI Textual Methods Group (From January 2025).
Associate editor for JBI Evidence Synthesis.
Systematic review consultant for Arts and Health Journal.
Member of the NIHR Evidence Synthesis Study with a Review (SWAR) group
Member of the Campbell and Cochrane Equity Methods group
Member of the Health and Care Research Wales Evidence Centre Methodology group.
Member of the JBI Evidence Synthesis Taxonomy Advisory Panel (International group led by the JBI Collaboration, the University of Adelaide, Australia).
Member of the JBI Textual Evidence Methods group contributing to the international development of these methodologies (International group led by the JBI Collaboration, the University of Adelaide, Australia).
Cardiff University: Researcher Pathways working group
Reviewer for Appetite, BMJ Open, Cogent Social Sciences, International Journal of Nursing Studies, International Journal of Nursing Older People, Journal of Clinical Nursing, Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, BMC Systematic Reviews.

WCEBC commissions

I have been the principal investigator on several evidence synthesis projects, commissioned from organisations including NHS England, European Cancer Organisation, World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Midwifery Development, Royal College of Midwivies, James Lind Alliance, Welsh Government, and the Schools of Engineering and Psychology at Cardiff University. Our current programme of work is with the Health and Care Research Wales Evidence Centre.

Current grants

I have been awarded funding to undertake a Study Within a Review (SWAR) focused on evaluating the usability of unified tools for critical appraisal within rapid reviews of intervention effects. I will lead an international team of experts from renowned institutions, including McMaster University in Canada and Queen’s University Belfast to address methodological challenges in the critical appraisal process by assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of unified tools. This work builds on a comprehensive scoping review of unified tools for assessing the methodological quality of both randomised and non-randomised studies, which was presented as a poster at the Global Evidence Summit in Prague in September 2024. This project not only seeks to streamline the review process but also to create a model that can be applied internationally, enhancing the speed and accuracy of rapid reviews for healthcare decision-makers worldwide.

Starting in January 2025, I will be leading the evidence synthesis workstream as part of a project funded by the NIHR Health and Social Care Delivery Research programme. The project aims to improve the experiences of African and African Caribbean people living with dementia in accessing support from Adult Social Care. The evidence synthesis workstream will focus on analysing existing qualitative research to better understand service access and experiences for this population. This work will help inform strategies for early detection, culturally appropriate support, and equitable care for individuals living with dementia in these communities.

The subjects I teach are all aligned to my expertise in evidence synthesis which I teach at postgraduate level to healthcare students spanning a range of academic disciplines (nurses, midwives, radiographers, physiotherapists & occupational therapists).

I co-lead the Systematic Review Dissertation module for the Masters in Advanced Healthcare Practice (NRT 080).

I lead the organisation and delivery of the JBI evidence synthesis training programmes - comprehensive systematic review training and scoping review workshop.

Work history

August 2023-present	School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University	Senior Research Fellow
2021-July 2023	School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University	Research Fellow
2003-2021	School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University	Research Associate
1999-2003	School of Nursing & Midwifery Studies, University of Wales College of Medicine	Research Assistant
1996-1998	Department of Social Medicine. University of Bristol	Research Associate
1994- 1996	Department of Oral Surgery, Medicine and Pathology, University of Wales College of Medicine	Research Assistant

Research experience

Which interventions improve HPV vaccination uptake and intention in children, adolescents and young adults? An umbrella review.

Technologies used to facilitate remote rehabilitation of adults with deconditioning, musculoskeletal conditions, stroke, or traumatic brain injury. An umbrella review

Crisis responses for children and young people: an evidence synthesis of effectiveness, experiences and service organisation (CAMH-Crisis).

End of life care for people with pre-existing, severe, mental health problems: an evidence synthesis (the MENLOC study)..

Men’s perceptions of the impact of the physical consequences of a radical prostatectomy on their quality of life: a qualitative systematic review.

Barriers to and facilitators of, access to cancer services and experiences of cancer care for adults with a physical disability. A mixed methods systematic review.

Understanding continence in acute settings for people with dementia: raising awareness and improving care.

Assistance at mealtimes in hospital settings and rehabilitation units for older adults from the perspective of patients, families and healthcare professionals

The RISC Project. An evidence synthesis of risk identification, assessment and management for young people using tier 4 inpatient child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS)

The ‘EPIC Project’: Developing and evaluating a child-centered intervention for diabetes medicine management using mixed-methods and a multi-centre Randomised Controlled Trial

Academic positions

Co-Director of Wales Centre For Evidence Based Care - January 2022 to present
Senior Core Member of Wales Centre For Evidence Based Care - January 2020 to January 2022

Speaking engagements

Challenges and strategies in developing a search strategy for systematic reviews of textual evidence.
Short oral: Global Evidence Summit, Prague, Czech, 10-13 September 2024.

Quality of healthcare at the point of care - generation, synthesis and transfer of evidence: A JBI gLOCAL Solution Room, Online 3^rd June 2024. Collaborative activity between the Romanian Centre for Nursing Research and the Wales Centre For Evidence Based Care
- Session 2. Achieving quality through evidence synthesis - A case study of generation, synthesis and evidence transfer
- Session 3. From conception to translation - Defining the question, deciding on the approach, conducting the review

An overview of the international review evidence on factors that affect resilience in nurses and midwives. Annual Conference of OAMGMAMR, Bucharest Branch, Bucharest, Romania. May 22nd to 23rd May, 2024

Edwards, D. Rapin, J., Parisod, H., McArthur, A. Round table: JBI model contribution to sustainable EBH: How do EBH inform the stakeholders, the decision makers, and the governmental institutions? JBI 2024 European Symposium, Lausanne School of Health Sciences/HESAV (BEST JBI Centre of Excellence, Switzerland), April 16th, 2024.

Committees and reviewing

• Associate Editor and member of the editorial board of JBI Evidence Synthesis: February 2022 to present
• Systematic review editorial consultant for Arts and Health Journal: February 2022 to present
• JBI Evidence Synthesis Taxonomy Advisory Panel member: February 2022 to present
• Invited member JBI Textual Evidence Methods Group: February 2021 to present

I am interested in supervising PhD students in the areas of

Evidence Synthesis
Healthcare inequalities
Vulnerability

Current supervision

Bethan Thomas

Graduate Tutor

Past projects

Co-supervisor

Madeline Boots (Lecturer, PhD student – part-time, commenced September 2021), providing methodological expertise for a scoping review component. Title of thesis - Establishing a consensus voluntary code for the delivery of physical activity promotion and facilitating behaviour change: Bridging the gap from healthcare to physical activity providers.

Contact Details

EdwardsDJ@cardiff.ac.uk
+44 29225 10703

Research themes

Specialisms

Systematic reviews
Health Inequalities
Rapid review methods
Systematic review methodology
Vulnerable groups in healthcare

Dr Deborah Edwards Bsc (Hons), MPhil PhD

Overview

Publication

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