Below is a selection of our publications, including Cochrane reviews, protocols, and other evidence syntheses.
Houghton C, Meskell P, Delaney H, Sheehan S, O Donoghue C, Glenton C, Booth A, Jorem G, Chan XHS, Devane D, Biesty LM.
Factors that impact on healthcare workers’ adherence with infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines for COVID-19: a qualitative evidence synthesis.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2026;(9):CD016384. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD016384
McHugh S, Riordan F, O’Mahony A, McCarthy LJ, Contreras Navarro A, Kerins C, Murphy J, Morrissey EC, O’Reilly EJ, O’Connor S, Adams DR, Meza R, Lewis CC, Powell BJ, Wensing M, Flottorp SA, Wolfenden L.
Tailored interventions to address determinants of practice.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2026;(2):CD005470. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005470.pub4
Kos D, Boers A, O’Meara C, Bekkering GE, De Coninck L, Koen M, Freeman J, Hynes SM, Eijssen IC.
Occupational therapy for multiple sclerosis.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2026;(1):CD015371. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD015371.pub2
Dinnes J, Berhane S, Walsh J, Reidy P, Doherty A, Hillier B, Scandrett K, Hettiarachchi D, Islam F, Mathangasinghe Y, et al.
Rapid, point-of-care antigen tests for diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2025;(11):CD013705. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013705.pub4
Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, Nurdin N, Movsisyan A, Kothari K, Gleeson C, Conway T, Tierney M, Taneri PE, Mulholland D, Tricco AC, Dinnes J, Devane D.
Effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 testing strategies in reducing COVID-19 cases, hospitalisations, and deaths.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2025 Oct 2;10(10):CD016192. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD016192.pub2
Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, King C, Whelan SO, Blair M, Donohue S, Madden C, Kothari K, Sommer I, Harder T, Dauby N, Moustsen-Helms IR, Ruta S, Frère J, Schönfeld V, Poukka E, Lutsar I, Olsson K, Melidou A, Adel Ali K, Dwan K, Devane D.
Efficacy and safety of respiratory syncytial virus vaccines.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2025 Sep 29;9(9):CD016131. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD016131
Lax S, Van Vogt E, Candy B, Steele L, et al
Topical anti‐inflammatory treatments for eczema: network meta‐analysis
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2024. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD015064.pub2
Mayer SF, Corcoran C Kennedy L,Leucht S, Bighelli I.
Cognitive behavioural therapy added to standard care for first‐episode and recent‐onset psychosis
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2024. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD015331.pub2
Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, Mamun R, Hasan M, Meiring JE, Khan MA.
Oral killed cholera vaccines for preventing cholera
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2023. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD014573
Ryan RE, Silke C, Parkhill A, Virgona A, Merner B et al.
Communication to promote and support physical distancing for COVID‐19 prevention and control
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2023. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD015144
Meskell P, Biesty LM, Dowling M, Roche K, Meehan E, Glenton C, Devane D, Shepperd S, Booth A, Cox R, Chan XHS, Houghton C.
Factors that impact on recruitment to vaccine trials in the context of a pandemic or epidemic: a qualitative evidence synthesis
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2023. doi: 10.1002/14651858.MR000065.pub2
Yoong SL, Lum M, Wolfenden L, Jackson J, Barnes C, Hall AE, McCrabb S, Pearson N, Lane C, Jones JZ, Dinour L, McDonnell T, Booth D, Grady A.
Healthy eating interventions delivered in early childhood education and care settings for improving the diet of children aged six months to six years
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2023. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013862.pub2
Konnyu KJ, Yogasingam S, Lépine J, Sullivan K, Alabousi M, Edwards A, Hillmer M, Karunananthan S, Lavis JN, Linklater S, Manns BJ, Moher D, Mortazhejri S, Nazarali S, Paprica PA, Ramsay T, Ryan PM, … Grimshaw JM, Ivers N.
Quality improvement strategies for diabetes care: Effects on outcomes for adults living with diabetes
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2023. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD014513
Graña C, Ghosn L, Evrenoglou T, Jarde A, Minozzi S, Bergman H, Buckley BS, Probyn K, Villanueva G, Henschke N, Bonnet H, Assi R, Menon S, Marti M, Devane D, Mallon P, et al
Efficacy and safety of COVID‐19 vaccines
Cochrane Database 2022. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD015477
Wolfenden L, McCrabb S, Barnes C, O’Brien KM, Ng KW, Nathan NK, Sutherland R, Hodder RK, Tzelepis F, Nolan E, Williams CM, Yoong SL.
Strategies for enhancing the implementation of school‐based policies or practices targeting diet, physical activity, obesity, tobacco or alcohol use
Cochrane Database 2022. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011677.pub3
Osadnik CR, Gleeson C, McDonald VM, and Holland AE.
Pulmonary rehabilitation versus usual care for adults with asthma
Cochrane Database 2022. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013485.pub2
Ryan RE, Connolly M, Bradford NK, Henderson S, Herbert A, Schonfeld L, Young J, Bothroyd JI, Henderson A.
Interventions for interpersonal communication about end of life care between health practitioners and affected people
Cochrane Database 2022. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013116.pub2
Davidson M, Menon S, Chaimani A, Evrenoglou T, Ghosn L, Graña C, Henschke N, Cogo E, Villanueva G, Ferrand G, Riveros C, Bonnet H, Kapp P, Moran C, Devane D, Meerpohl JJ, Rada G, Hróbjartsson A, Grasselli G, Tovey D, Ravaud P, Boutron I
Interleukin‐1 blocking agents for treating COVID‐19
Cochrane Database 2022. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD015308
Walsh SC, Murphy E, Devane D, Sampson EL, Connolly S, Carney P, O’Shea E.
Palliative care interventions in advanced dementia.
Cochrane Database 2021. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011513.pub3
Kavanagh EP, Sultan S, Jordan F, Elhelali A, Devane D, Veerasingam D, Hynes N.
Hybrid repair versus conventional open repair for aortic arch dissection
Cochrane Database 2021. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012920.pub2
Webster KE, O’Byrne L, MacKeith S, Philpott C, Hopkins C, Burton MJ
Interventions for the prevention of persistent post-COVID-19 olfactory dysfunction
Cochrane Database 2021. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013877.pub2
O’Byrne L, Webster KE, MacKeith S, Philpott C, Hopkins C, Burton MJ
Interventions for the treatment of persistent post‐COVID‐19 olfactory dysfunction
Cochrane Database 2022. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013876.pub2
O’Shea O, Stovold E, Cates CJ
Regular treatment with formoterol and an inhaled corticosteroid versus regular treatment with salmeterol and an inhaled corticosteroid for chronic asthma: serious adverse events
Cochrane Database 2022. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007694.pub3
Ghosn L, Chaimani A, Evrenoglou T, Davidson M, Graña C, Schmucker C, Bollig C, Henschke N, Sguassero Y, Nejstgaard CH, Menon S, Nguyen TV, Ferrand G, Kapp P, Riveros C, Ávila C, Devane D, Meerpohl JJ, Rada G, Hróbjartsson A, Grasselli G, Tovey D, Ravaud P, Boutron I.
Interleukin‐6 blocking agents for treating COVID‐19: a living systematic review.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2021. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013881
Gillies K, Kearney A, Keenan C, Treweek S, Hudson J, Brueton VC, Conway T, Hunter A, Murphy L, Carr PJ, Rait G, Manson P, Aceves-Martins M.
Strategies to improve retention in randomised trials.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2021. doi: 10.1002/14651858.MR000032.pub3
McGloin H, Devane D, McIntosh CD, Winkley K, Gethin G.
Psychological interventions for treating foot ulcers, and preventing their recurrence, in people with diabetes
Cochrane Database 2021. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012835.pub2
Smith V, Devane D, Nichol A, Roche D.
Care bundles for improving outcomes in patients with COVID‐19 or related conditions in intensive care – a rapid scoping review.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020, (12). doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013819
Houghton C, Dowling M, Meskell P, Hunter A, Gardner H, Conway A, Treweek S, Sutcliffe K, Noyes J, Devane D, Nicholas JR, Biesty LM.
Factors that impact on recruitment to randomised trials in health care: a qualitative evidence synthesis.
Cochrane Database 2020. doi: 10.1002/14651858.MR000045.pub2
Noone C, McSharry J, Smalle M, Burns A, Dwan K, Devane D, Morrissey EC.
Video calls for reducing social isolation and loneliness in older people: a rapid review.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020 (5). doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013632
Houghton C, Meskell P, Delaney H, Smalle M, Glenton C, Booth A, Chan XHS, Devane D, Biesty LM.
Barriers and facilitators to healthcare workers’ adherence with infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines for respiratory infectious diseases: a rapid qualitative evidence synthesis.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020 (4). doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013582
Verbeek JH, Rajamaki B, Ijaz S, Sauni R, Toomey E, Blackwood B, et al.
Personal protective equipment for preventing highly infectious diseases due to exposure to contaminated body fluids in healthcare staff.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020;(4). doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011621.pub4
O’Byrne I, Pope J, Byrne P, Dahly D, Judge C, O’Donnell M, Krewer F, Li M, Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, Conway T, Thomas J, Sheils G, Burke NN, O’Byrne M, O’Byrne A, Devane D.
Comparison of AI-assisted and human-produced podcasts derived from Cochrane Plain Language Summaries: protocol for a randomised non-inferiority trial (Health Information Effectiveness Trials-2).
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2026;195:112272. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2026.112272
Quinn É, Bosner L, Logullo P, Murray K, Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, Young C, Stewart D, Smith M, Holt J, Treweek S, Noone C, Moher D, Hynes SM, The People.
Does resistance training make a difference to the quality of life or heart health for older adults compared to aerobic exercise? A systematic review protocol from The People’s Review.
PLOS One. 2026;21(6):e0337017. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0337017
Devane D, Pope J, Byrne P, Forde E, Woloshin S, Culloty E, Dahly D, Elgersma IH, Munthe-Kaas H, Judge C, O’Donnell M, Krewer F, Galvin S, Burke NN, Tierney T, Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, Conway T, Thomas J.
Comparison of AI-assisted and human-generated plain language summaries for Cochrane reviews: protocol for a randomised trial (HIET-1) [Registered Report – stage I].
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2025;185:111894. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2025.111894
Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, Nurdin N, Movsisyan A, Kothari K, Conway T, Tierney M, Taneri PE, Mulholland D, Tricco AC, Dinnes J, Devane D.
Effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 testing strategies
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2025, CD016192. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD016192
Kos D, Eijssen I, Bekkering GE, De Coninck L, O’Meara C, Koen M, Hynes SM
Occupational therapy in multiple sclerosis
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2023. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD015371
Piyasena MP, Daka Q, Qureshi R, Li T, Takwoingi Y, Virgili G, Azuara-Blanco A
Prognostic factors for predicting progression of open angle glaucoma in adults
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2022. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD015436
Toomey E, Wolfenden L, Armstrong R, Booth D, Christensen R, Byrne M, Dobbins M, Vittal Katikireddi S, Lavis JN, Maguire T, McHugh S, BeSchmidt BM, Mulholland D, Smith M, Devane D
Knowledge translation interventions for facilitating evidence‐informed decision‐making amongst health policymakers
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2022. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009181.pub2
Makino Y, Yoshimura S, Nahara I, Sahker E, Roche D, Watanabe N.
Ultrasound guidance versus anatomical landmarks for neuraxial anaesthesia in adults
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2022. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD014964
Bighelli I, Corcoran C, Umama-Agada E, Leucht S
Cognitive behavioural therapy plus standard care for first episode psychosis
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2022. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD015331
O’Byrne L, Webster KE, MacKeith S, Philpott C, Hopkins C, Burton MJ.
Interventions for the treatment of persistent post‐viral olfactory dysfunction
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2022. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD014912
Boutron I, Chaimani A, Devane D, Meerpohl JJ, Rada G, Hróbjartsson A, Tovey D, Grasselli G, Ravaud P.
Interventions for the prevention and treatment of COVID‐19: a living mapping of research and living network meta‐analysis.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013769
Boutron I, Chaimani A, Devane D, Meerpohl JJ, Rada G, Hróbjartsson A, Tovey D, Grasselli G, Ravaud P.
Interventions for the treatment of COVID‐19: a living network meta‐analysis.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013770
Noone, C., Morrissey, E. C., Mc Sharry, J., Devane, D., Burns, A., Smalle, M., & Dwan, K. (2020).
Cochrane Rapid Review Protocol – The Effectiveness of Video Calls for Reducing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older People.
OSF Registries. 2020. doi: 10.17605/OSF.IO/RFXKY
Boutron I, Chaimani A, Devane D, Meerpohl J, Tovey D, Hróbjartsson A, Ravaud P. (2020).
Interventions for preventing and treating COVID-19: protocol for a living mapping of research and a living systematic review. Zenodo.
Zenodo. 2020. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.3744600
Boulton E, Kneale D, Stansfield C, Heron P, Sutcliffe K, Hayanga B, Bosnquet K, Bloor K, Bower P, Casey C, Craig D, Gilbody S, Jefferson L, Hanratty B, McMillan D, Thomas J, Todd C.
What are effective befriending, social support, and low intensity psychosocial interventions delivered remotely to reduce social isolation and loneliness among older adults and how do they ‘work’? A rapid review of systematic reviews.
EPPI-Centre. 2020. View online
Devane D, Alfirevic Z, Kellie F, Finucane E, Beecher C, Hanrahan V, et al.
Review of clinical practice guidelines for the care of pregnant women and their babies during COVID-19 – Protocol. 2020.
OSF. 2020. View online
Devane D, Alfirevic Z, Kellie F, Finucane E, Beecher C, Hanrahan V. et al.
Review of clinical practice guidelines for the care of pregnant women and their babies during COVID-19. 2020
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Gleeson C, Kelly M, Devane D (curators), with the Cochrane Central Editorial Team.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): remote care through telehealth.
Cochrane Library Special Collection. 2020. View online
Whelan B, Tierney M, Byrne P, Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, Burke NN, Maguire T, Lavis JN, Waddell K, Creely C, Gill C, Horgan M, O’Driscoll M, O’Leary F, O’Neill J, Devane D.
Strengthening the evidence-support system for health policymaking in Ireland: a rapid evidence support system assessment.
Health Research Policy and Systems. 2026. doi: 10.1186/s12961-026-01539-5
Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, King C, Whelan S, Blair M, Donohue S, Madden C, Kothari K, Sommer I, Harder T, Dauby N, Ruta SM, Frère J, Schönfeld V, Poukka E, Olsson K, Melidou A, Dwan K, Devane D.
Maternal respiratory syncytial virus vaccination for infant protection: updated systematic review and meta-analysis of efficacy, effectiveness, and safety.
New Microbes and New Infections. 2026;73:101831. doi: 10.1016/j.nmni.2026.101831
Sommer I, Dobrescu A, Pinte L, Neubauer-Bruckner C, Chittilappilly C, Affengruber L, Gadinger A, Wagner G, Klerings I, Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, …, Taneri PE, Devane D, et al.
Maternal vaccination against COVID-19, influenza, pertussis, and respiratory syncytial virus: a scoping review.
npj Vaccines. 2026. doi: 10.1038/s41541-026-01545-2
Buzelli ML, Dawson S, Devane D.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion in pivotal medical device clinical investigations: a scoping review of studies published in the past 5 years.
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2026;197:112375. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2026.112375
Tricco AC, Robinson E, Straus SE, Colquhoun H, Godfrey CM, Moher D, Munn Z, Pollock D, Logan S, Elsman EBM, et al.
Updating the PRISMA reporting guideline for scoping reviews: a scoping review.
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2026;196:112314. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2026.112314
Murphy E, Gillies K, Skea Z, Biesty L, Hunter A, Noor NM, McCann S.
Retention in trials: a qualitative evidence synthesis of studies reporting participant reasons for trial non-completion.
BMJ Open. 2026;16(4):e111824. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-111824
Batson S, Randell MJ, Bane C, Geppert J, Mundada P, Stinton C, Cozens E, Powell M, Taylor-Phillips S.
Potential waste in evidence synthesis for health screening: a scoping review and call for action.
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2026;190:112053. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2025.112053
Potewiratnanond P, Pummoung S, Changsiripun C.
The effectiveness of mobilization in treating patients with temporomandibular disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Japanese Dental Science Review. 2025;61:227-235. doi: 10.1016/j.jdsr.2025.09.001
Pollock D, Hasanoff S, Barker TH, Clyne B, Tricco AC, Booth A, Godfrey C, Khalil H, Jia RM, Taneri PE, …, Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, Conway T, et al.
Over 1000 terms have been used to describe evidence synthesis: a scoping review.
BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine. 2025;31(4):221-231. doi: 10.1136/bmjebm-2024-113391
Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, Burke NN, Murphy L, Parlour R, Boland M, Taneri PE, Reynolds B, Horgan M, Lavis JN, Devane D.
Synthesizing Public Health Preparedness Mechanisms for High-Impact Infectious Disease Threats: A Jurisdictional Scan.
J Evid Based Med. 2025 Jun;18(2):e70019. doi: 10.1111/jebm.70019
Neil-Sztramko SE, Belita E, Traynor RL, Hagerman L, Akaraci S, Burnett P, Kostopoulos A, Dobbins M.
What is the specific role of schools and daycares in COVID-19 transmission? A final report from a living rapid review
Lancet Child Adolesc Health (2024). doi: 10.1016/S2352-4642(23)00312-7
Vyas N, Bennett A, Shaver N, Beck A, Zitiktye G, Whelan B, O’Regan R, Conway A, Skidmore B, Moher D, Little J.
SARS-CoV-2 transmission risk for common group activities and settings: a living scoping review
European Journal of Public Health (2023). doi: 10.1093/eurpub/ckad195
Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, Movsisyan A, Kothari K, Conway T, Tierney M, Madden C, Taneri PE, O’Halloran JA, Nurdin N, et al.
Effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 testing strategies: A scoping review
Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods (2023). doi: 10.1002/cesm.12030
Saif‐Ur‐Rahman KM, Kothari K, Sadlier C, Moriarty F, Movsisyan A, Whelan S, Taneri PE, Blair M, Guyatt G, Devane D.
Effect of pharmacological interventions for the treatment of people with post‐COVID‐19 condition: A rapid review.
Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods. (2023). doi: 10.1002/cesm.12001
Parker A, Harris C, Fennelly O, Thomas SM, Ghassemi M, McGowan J, Straus SE, Tricco A et al
Implemented machine learning tools to inform decision-making for patient care in hospital settings: a scoping review.
BMJ Open. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-065845
Mahalingasivam V, Craik A, Tomlinson LA, Ge L, Hou L, Qi Wang, Kehu Yang, Fogarty D, Keenan C.
A Systematic Review of COVID-19 and Kidney Transplantation. Kidney International Reports (2021)
doi: 10.1016/j.ekir.2020.10.023
Toomey E, Conway Y, Burton C, Smith S, Smalle M, Chan X-H, Adisesh A, Tanveer S, Ross L, Thomson I, Devane D, Greenhalgh T.
Extended use or reuse of single-use surgical masks and filtering face-piece respirators during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: A rapid systematic review.
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 42(1), 75-83. (2020). doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1243
Jackson T, Deibert D, Wyatt G, Durand-Moreau Q, Adisesh A, Khunit K, Khunit S, Mith S, Chan XH, Ross L, Roberts N, Toomey E, Greenhalgh T, et al.
Classification of aerosol-generating procedures: a rapid systematic review.
BMJ Open Respiratory Research 2020;7:e000730. doi: 10.1136/bmjresp-2020-000730
Toomey E, Conway Y, Burton C, Smith S, Smalle M, Chan X-H,et al.
Extended use or re-use of single-use surgical masks and filtering facepiece respirators: a rapid evidence review. 3 June 2020
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Greenhalgh T, Chan X, Khunti K, Durand-Moreau Q, Straube S, Devane D, Toomey T, Adisesh A.
What is the efficacy of standard face masks compared to respirator masks in preventing COVID-type respiratory illnesses in primary care staff? For Centre for Evidence Based Medicine (CEBM). 23 March 2020
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Greenhalgh T, Chan X, Durand-Moreau Q, Straube S, Devane D, Toomey T, Adisesh A, Ross L.
What is the evidence that COVID-19 personal protective equipment should include shoe covers? (CEBM) April 7 2020
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Khunti K, Greenhalgh R, Chan X, Durand-Moreau Q, Straube S, Devane D, Toomey T, Adisesh A, Ross L.
What is the efficacy of eye protection equipment compared to no eye protection equipment in preventing transmission of COVID-19-type respiratory illnesses in primary and community care? April 3 2020
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Burton C, Coles B, Adisesh A, Smith S, Toomey T, Chan XH, Ross L, Greenhalgh T.
What is the performance and impact of disposable and reusable respirators for healthcare workers in the context of COVID-19? 22 May 2020
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KM Saif-Ur-Rahman, Catherine King, Sean Whelan, Matthew Blair, Sean Donohue, Caoimhe Madden, Kavita Kothari, Isolde Sommer, Thomas Harder, Nicolas Dauby, Simona Maria Ruta, Julie Frère, Viktoria Schönfeld, Eero Poukka, Kate Olsson, Angeliki Melidou, Kerry Dwan, Declan Devane.
A living systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy and safety of respiratory syncytial virus vaccines – first update.
Stockholm: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control; 2025. View online
Toomey E, Conway Y, Burton C, Smith S, Smalle M, Chan XH, Adisesh A, Tanveer S, Ross L, Thomson I, Devane D, T Greenhalgh.
Extended use or re-use of single-use surgical masks and filtering facepiece respirators: a rapid evidence review.
medRxiv. 2020. doi: 10.1101/2020.06.04.20121947
Boulton E, Kneale D, Stansfield C, Heron P, Sutcliffe K, Hayanga B, Bosnquet K, Bloor K, Bower P, Casey C, Craig D, Gilbody S, Jefferson L, Hanratty B, McMillan D, Thomas J, Todd C.
Befriending, social support, and low-intensity psychosocial interventions delivered remotely to reduce social isolation and loneliness among older adults.
EPPI-Centre. 2020. View online
Arienti C, Neumann I, Akl EA, Pinto BS, Cruz MM, Boutron I, Devane D, Whaley P, Parmelli E, Saulle R, …, Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, et al.
Assessing the trustworthiness of health guidelines recommendations: the transparent, rigorous, useable, standardized, and trustworthy guide (TRUSTGUIDES) tools development.
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2026;197:112348. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2026.112348
Dewidar O, Elganga M, Ringsten M, Langendam M, Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, Bala MM, Arienti C, Bognanni A, Darzi AJ, Jemioło P, et al.
Frameworks to identify research gaps, frame research needs, and derive research priorities from evidence syntheses: a scoping review.
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2026;197:112342. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2026.112342
Piggott T, Saadat P, Herrmann A, Tetelbom Stein A, Darzi AJ, Haines A, Bognanni A, Sousa-Pinto B, Michels C, Akl EA, …, Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, et al.
Integrating Planetary Health in Health Guidelines (GRADE Guidance 46).
Annals of Internal Medicine. 2026;179(6):874-884. doi: 10.7326/ANNALS-25-04761
Treweek S, Devane D, Welch V, Petkovic J, Tugwell P, Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, Pizarro AB, Ciapponi A, Gkertso I, Cerejo C, Bruhn H.
PRO EDI—A Tool to Help Systematic Reviewers Make Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Assessments.
Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods. 2026;4(3):e70083. doi: 10.1002/cesm.70083
Devane D, Pope J, Byrne P, Forde E, O’Byrne I, Woloshin S, Culloty E, Dahly D, Elgersma IH, Munthe-Kaas H, Judge C, O’Donnell M, Krewer F, Galvin S, Burke NN, Tierney T, Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, Conway T, Thomas J.
Comparison of AI-assisted and human-generated plain language summaries for Cochrane reviews: a randomised non-inferiority trial (HIET-1) [Registered Report – stage II].
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2026;191:112102. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2025.112102
Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, Waddell K, Lavis JN, Burke NN, Tierney M, Whelan B, Devane D.
Jurisdictional scans: methodological considerations for systematically analysing and comparing policy approaches across different jurisdictions.
J Clin Epidemiol. 2025 Oct 18:112025. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2025.112025
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