Professor JO LEONARDI-BEE

Sexual and reproductive health needs of women with severe mental illness in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review (2025)
Journal Article
Sisodia, S., Hammond, Z., Leonardi-Bee, J., Hanlon, C., & Asher, L. (2025). Sexual and reproductive health needs of women with severe mental illness in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. PLoS ONE, 20(1), Article e0311554. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0311554

Background

This scoping review aimed to understand the extent and type of evidence in relation to sexual and reproductive health needs of women with severe mental illness (SMI) in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and to summarise those nee... Read More about Sexual and reproductive health needs of women with severe mental illness in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review.

A Qualitative Systematic Review of Barriers and Facilitators to Hepatitis B and C Programmes in Prisons (2024)
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Emery, H., Evans, C., Jack, K., Martello, E., Seripenah, P., Aiyelabegan, F., Dhungana, S., Joseph, T., Koboto, D., Morling, J., Stewart-Evans, J., Wilson, E., & Leonardi-Bee, J. (2025). A Qualitative Systematic Review of Barriers and Facilitators to Hepatitis B and C Programmes in Prisons. Journal of Viral Hepatitis, 32(2), Article e14049. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvh.14049

The prevalence of viral hepatitis amongst people in prisons is higher than in the general population. Screening, treatment, and vaccination programmes exist within prisons to reduce the incidence of hepatitis, although lower uptake has often been rep... Read More about A Qualitative Systematic Review of Barriers and Facilitators to Hepatitis B and C Programmes in Prisons.

The Use of Virtual Patients to Provide Feedback On Clinical Reasoning : A Systematic Review (2024)
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Jay, R., Sandars, J., Patel, R., Leonardi-Bee, J., Ackbarally, Y., Bandyopadhyaya, S., Faraj, D., O'Hanlon, M., Brown, J., & Wilson, E. (2024). The Use of Virtual Patients to Provide Feedback On Clinical Reasoning : A Systematic Review. Academic Medicine,

Purpose: Virtual patients (VPs) are increasingly used across the continuum of medical education to support the development of clinical reasoning (CR). However, the extent to which feedback is given across the components of CR is unknown, and there is... Read More about The Use of Virtual Patients to Provide Feedback On Clinical Reasoning : A Systematic Review.

The new kid on the block: scoping reviews (2024)
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Leonardi-Bee, J., Sanclemente, G., Flohr, C., & Le Cleach, L. (2024). The new kid on the block: scoping reviews. British Journal of Dermatology, 191(5), 650-652. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljae327

Digitalising Specialist Smoking Cessation Support in Pregnancy: Views of Pregnant Smokers (2024)
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Belderson, P., McDaid, L., Emery, J., Coleman, T., Leonardi-Bee, J., & Naughton, F. (2025). Digitalising Specialist Smoking Cessation Support in Pregnancy: Views of Pregnant Smokers. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 27(2), 225-235. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntae184

Introduction

Unsupported attempts to quit smoking during pregnancy have a low success rate. Chances of quitting successfully are higher with an interpersonal treatment programme but there is low uptake of this in the United Kingdom (UK). Deliverin... Read More about Digitalising Specialist Smoking Cessation Support in Pregnancy: Views of Pregnant Smokers.

A rapid literature review of the effect of alcohol marketing on people with, or at increased risk of, an alcohol problem. (2024)
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Murray, R. L., Leonardi-Bee, J., Barker, A., Brown, O., & Langley, T. (2024). A rapid literature review of the effect of alcohol marketing on people with, or at increased risk of, an alcohol problem. Alcohol and Alcoholism, 59(4), Article agae045. https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/agae045

To explore the effect or potential effect of alcohol marketing in people with an alcohol use disorder, in recovery from an alcohol use disorder, and hazardous and harmful drinkers. Relevant literature was identified by searching Medline (OVID), EMBAS... Read More about A rapid literature review of the effect of alcohol marketing on people with, or at increased risk of, an alcohol problem..

Health net-outcome objectives and approaches for spatial planning and development: a scoping review protocol (2024)
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Stewart-Evans, J., Wilson, E., Langley, T., Hands, A., & Leonardi-Bee, J. (2024). Health net-outcome objectives and approaches for spatial planning and development: a scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 22(11), 2394-2403. https://doi.org/10.11124/JBIES-23-00464

Objective: The objective of this scoping review is to review the body of knowledge on net gain and no net loss (net-outcome) objectives and approaches applicable to health in spatial planning and development policies and practice. Introduction: There... Read More about Health net-outcome objectives and approaches for spatial planning and development: a scoping review protocol.

Psychological interventions for mood and cognition after stroke and transient ischaemic attack: A protocol for an umbrella review (2024)
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Kontou, E., Shokraneh, F., das Nair, R., Quinn, T., Leonardi-Bee, J., Thorpe, N., Clifford, N., Williams, M., Wydera, S., & Drummond, A. (2024). Psychological interventions for mood and cognition after stroke and transient ischaemic attack: A protocol for an umbrella review. F1000Research, 13, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.146343.2

Background People who have had a stroke or a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) can experience psychological and/or cognitive difficulties. The body of research for psychological and neuropsychological interventions after stroke is growing, however, pu... Read More about Psychological interventions for mood and cognition after stroke and transient ischaemic attack: A protocol for an umbrella review.

What are the strengths and limitations to utilising creative methods in public and patient involvement in health and social care research? A qualitative systematic review (2024)
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Phillips, O. R., Harries, C., Leonardi-Bee, J., Knight, H., Sherar, L. B., Varela-Mato, V., & Morling, J. R. (2024). What are the strengths and limitations to utilising creative methods in public and patient involvement in health and social care research? A qualitative systematic review. Research Involvement and Engagement, 10(1), Article 48. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40900-024-00580-4

Background: There is increasing interest in using patient and public involvement (PPI) in research to improve the quality of healthcare. Ordinarily, traditional methods have been used such as interviews or focus groups. However, these methods tend to... Read More about What are the strengths and limitations to utilising creative methods in public and patient involvement in health and social care research? A qualitative systematic review.

Bisphosphonate alternative regimens for the prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures: BLAST-OFF, a mixed-methods study (2024)
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Sahota, O., Narayanasamy, M., Bastounis, A., Paskins, Z., Bishop, S., Langley, T., Gittoes, N., Davis, S., Baily, A., Holmes, M., & Leonardi-Bee, J. (2024). Bisphosphonate alternative regimens for the prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures: BLAST-OFF, a mixed-methods study. Health Technology Assessment, 28(21), https://doi.org/10.3310/WYPF0472

Background: Bisphosphonates are a class of medication commonly used to treat osteoporosis. Alendronate is recommended as the first-line treatment; however, long-term adherence (both treatment compliance and persistence) is poor. Alternative bisphosph... Read More about Bisphosphonate alternative regimens for the prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures: BLAST-OFF, a mixed-methods study.

E-cigarettes and harm reduction: An evidence review (2024)
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Agrawal, S., Angus, K., Arnott, D., Ashcroft, R., Aveyard, P., Barry, R., Bauld, L., Beard, E., Benowitz, N., Bogdanovica, I., Braznell, S., Brennan, A., Britton, J., Brown, J., Bunce, L., Butler, A., Butler, S., Cheeseman, H., Cox, S., Dawkins, L., …Wilson, L. (2024). E-cigarettes and harm reduction: An evidence review. Royal College of Physicians

The impact of conflict on infectious disease: a systematic literature review (2024)
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Marou, V., Vardavas, C. I., Aslanoglou, K., Nikitara, K., Plyta, Z., Leonardi-Bee, J., Atkins, K., Condell, O., Lamb, F., & Suk, J. E. (2024). The impact of conflict on infectious disease: a systematic literature review. Conflict and Health, 18(1), Article 27. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-023-00568-z

Background: Conflict situations, armed or not, have been associated with emergence and transmission of infectious diseases. This review aims to identify the pathways through which infectious diseases emerge within conflict situations and to outline a... Read More about The impact of conflict on infectious disease: a systematic literature review.

Experts’ views on translating NHS support to stop smoking in pregnancy into a comprehensive digital intervention (2024)
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McDaid, L., Belderson, P., Emery, J., Coleman, T., Leonardi-Bee, J., & Naughton, F. (2024). Experts’ views on translating NHS support to stop smoking in pregnancy into a comprehensive digital intervention. PLOS Digital Health, 3(3), Article e0000472. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pdig.0000472

Many pregnant smokers need support to quit successfully. In the United Kingdom, trained smoking cessation advisors deliver structured behavioural counselling alongside access to free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT); known as the ‘Standard Treatmen... Read More about Experts’ views on translating NHS support to stop smoking in pregnancy into a comprehensive digital intervention.

The effectiveness of text support for stopping smoking in pregnancy (MiQuit): multi-trial pooled analysis investigating effect moderators and mechanisms of action (2024)
Journal Article
Emery, J., Leonardi-Bee, J., Coleman, T., McDaid, L., & Naughton, F. (2024). The effectiveness of text support for stopping smoking in pregnancy (MiQuit): multi-trial pooled analysis investigating effect moderators and mechanisms of action. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 26(8), 1072-1080. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntae026

Introduction
Digital cessation support appeals to pregnant smokers. In two pooled RCTs, MiQuit, a pregnancy-specific tailored text messaging intervention, did not show effectiveness for validated prolonged abstinence. However, secondary outcomes and... Read More about The effectiveness of text support for stopping smoking in pregnancy (MiQuit): multi-trial pooled analysis investigating effect moderators and mechanisms of action.

Age and sex differences in LDL cholesterol distribution in adults in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study (2010 -2021) (2023)
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Chalitsios, C. V., Akyea, R. K., Abdul-Hamid, H., Leonardi-Bee, J., Kanchau, J. D., Kamal, A., Mohamed-Yassin, M.-S., Baharudin, N., Safura Ramli, A., & Qureshi, N. (2023). Age and sex differences in LDL cholesterol distribution in adults in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study (2010 -2021). International Journal of General Medicine, 2023(16), 5885—5888. https://doi.org/10.2147/IJGM.S423091

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. Hypercholesterolaemia, especially higher low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c), has been recognised as one of the major key risk factors for CVD. Lipid lowering treatments, s... Read More about Age and sex differences in LDL cholesterol distribution in adults in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study (2010 -2021).

Cost of the COVID-19 pandemic versus the cost-effectiveness of mitigation strategies in EU/UK/OECD: a systematic review (2023)
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Vardavas, C., Zisis, K., Nikitara, K., Lagou, I., Marou, V., Aslanoglou, K., Athanasakis, K., Phalkey, R., Leonardi-Bee, J., Fernandez, E., Condell, O., Lamb, F., Sandmann, F., Pharris, A., Deogan, C., & Suk, J. E. (2023). Cost of the COVID-19 pandemic versus the cost-effectiveness of mitigation strategies in EU/UK/OECD: a systematic review. BMJ Open, 13(10), Article e077602. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-077602

OBJECTIVES: The economic burden of COVID-19 pandemic is substantial, with both direct and indirect costs playing a significant role. DESIGN: A systematic literature review was conducted to estimate the cost of the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost-effec... Read More about Cost of the COVID-19 pandemic versus the cost-effectiveness of mitigation strategies in EU/UK/OECD: a systematic review.

Alternative cascade-testing protocols for identifying and managing patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia: systematic reviews, qualitative study and cost-effectiveness analysis (2023)
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Qureshi, N., Woods, B., Neves de Faria, R., Saramago Goncalves, P., Cox, E., Leonardi Bee, J., Condon, L., Weng, S., Akyea, R. K., Iyen, B., Roderick, P., Humphries, S. E., Rowlands, W., Watson, M., Haralambos, K., Kenny, R., Datta, D., Miedzybrodzka, Z., Byrne, C., & Kai, J. (2023). Alternative cascade-testing protocols for identifying and managing patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia: systematic reviews, qualitative study and cost-effectiveness analysis. Health Technology Assessment, 27(16), 1-140. https://doi.org/10.3310/CTMD0148

Background
Cascade testing the relatives of people with familial hypercholesterolaemia is an efficient approach to identifying familial hypercholesterolaemia. The cascade-testing protocol starts with identifying an index patient with familial hyperc... Read More about Alternative cascade-testing protocols for identifying and managing patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia: systematic reviews, qualitative study and cost-effectiveness analysis.

Clinicians’ views of prescribing oral and intravenous bisphosphonates for osteoporosis: a qualitative study (2023)
Journal Article
Bishop, S., Narayanasamy, M. J., Paskins, Z., Corp, N., Bastounis, A., Griffin, J., Gittoes, N., Leonardi-Bee, J., Langley, T., & Sahota, O. (2023). Clinicians’ views of prescribing oral and intravenous bisphosphonates for osteoporosis: a qualitative study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 24, Article 770. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06865-1

Background Bisphosphonate medications, including alendronate, ibandronate and risedronate administered orally and zoledronate, administered intravenously, are commonly prescribed for the treatment of osteoporosis based on evidence that, correctly tak... Read More about Clinicians’ views of prescribing oral and intravenous bisphosphonates for osteoporosis: a qualitative study.

Social determinants of health and vaccine uptake during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review (2023)
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Vardavas, C., Nikitara, K., Aslanoglou, K., Lagou, I., Marou, V., Phalkey, R., Leonardi-Bee, J., Fernandez, E., Vivilaki, V., Kamekis, A., Symvoulakis, E., Noori, T., Wuerz, A., Suk, J. E., & Deogan, C. (2023). Social determinants of health and vaccine uptake during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review. Preventive Medicine Reports, 35, Article 102319. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2023.102319

Social determinants of health significantly impact population health status. The aim of this systematic review was to examine which social vulnerability factors or determinants of health at the individual or county level affected vaccine uptake withi... Read More about Social determinants of health and vaccine uptake during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review.

Professor JO LEONARDI-BEE's Outputs (136)