All Outputs (6)

Bisphosphonate alternative regimens for the prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures: BLAST-OFF, a mixed-methods study (2024)
Journal Article
Sahota, O., Narayanasamy, M., Bastounis, A., Paskins, Z., Bishop, S., Langley, T., …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.

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)
Journal Article
Phillips, O. R., Harries, C., Leonardi-Bee, J., Knight, H., Sherar, L. B., Varela-Mato, V., & Morling, J. R. (in press). 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,

The impact of conflict on infectious disease: a systematic literature review (2024)
Journal Article
Marou, V., Vardavas, C. I., Aslanoglou, K., Nikitara, K., Plyta, Z., Leonardi-Bee, J., …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)
Journal Article
McDaid, L., Belderson, P., Emery, J., Coleman, T., Leonardi-Bee, J., & Naughton, F. (in press). 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.

Health net-outcome objectives and approaches for spatial planning and development: a scoping review protocol (2024)
Journal Article
Stewart-Evans, J., Wilson, E., Langley, T., Leonardi-Bee, J., & Hands, A. (in press). Health net-outcome objectives and approaches for spatial planning and development: a scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis,

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

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, Article ntae026. 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.