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  1. A scoping review of horizon scanning approaches used to identify emerging research methods

    Article • NIHR Open Research, September 2025, National Institute for Health Research

    Catriona McDaid

  2. Core Outcome Domains for Elbow Replacement (CODER)

    Article • The Bone & Joint Journal, November 2024, Bone & Joint

    Catriona McDaid

  3. Using publicly available UK datasets to identify recruitment sites to maximise inclusion of under-served groups: three case studies

    Article • NIHR Open Research, September 2024, National Institute for Health Research

    Dr Alison Booth, Catriona McDaid

  4. Using publicly available UK datasets to identify recruitment sites to maximise inclusion of under-served groups: three case studies

    Article • NIHR Open Research, April 2024, National Institute for Health Research

    Dr Alison Booth, Catriona McDaid

  5. Surgical versus non-surgical management of lateral compression type-1 pelvic fracture in adults 60 years and older: the L1FE RCT

    Article • Health Technology Assessment, March 2024, National Institute for Health Research

    Professor David Torgerson, Catriona McDaid

  6. ‘A whole different ball game’: the qualitative experience of older adults with a transtibial amputation and the use of a self-aligning prosthetic ankle-foot on the STEPFORWARD trial

    Article • Disability and Rehabilitation, April 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Catriona McDaid

  7. Reverse shoulder arthroplasty versus hemiarthroplasty versus non-surgical treatment for older adults with acute 3- or 4-part fractures of the proximal humerus: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (PROFHER-2: PROximal Fracture of Humerus Ev...

    Article • Trials, April 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Catriona McDaid

  8. What is important to adults after lower limb reconstruction surgery: a conceptual framework

    Article • Quality of Life Research, January 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Catriona McDaid

  9. Interventions for improving the design and conduct of scientific research: A scoping review protocol

    Article • NIHR Open Research, June 2022, National Institute for Health Research

    Catriona McDaid

  10. Effectiveness of interventions for the management of primary frozen shoulder

    Article • Bone & Joint Open, September 2021, Bone & Joint

    Catriona McDaid

  11. Embedding qualitative research in randomised controlled trials to improve recruitment: findings from two recruitment optimisation studies of orthopaedic surgical trials

    Article • Trials, July 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Catriona McDaid

  12. Exploring what is important to patients with regards to quality of life after experiencing a lower limb reconstructive procedure: a qualitative evidence synthesis

    Article • Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, May 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Catriona McDaid

  13. Effectiveness of pre-operative anaemia screening and increased Tranexamic acid dose policies on outcomes following unilateral primary, elective total hip or knee replacement: a statistical analysis plan for an interrupted time series and regression dis...

    Article • F1000Research, May 2021, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Professor David Torgerson, Catriona McDaid

  14. A multicentre, randomized, parallel group, superiority study to compare the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of external frame versus internal locking plate for complete articular pilon fracture fixation in adults

    Article • Bone & Joint Open, March 2021, Bone & Joint

    Matthew Northgraves, Catriona McDaid

  15. STEPFORWARD study: a randomised controlled feasibility trial of a self-aligning prosthetic ankle-foot for older patients with vascular-related amputations

    Article • BMJ Open, March 2021, BMJ

    Catriona McDaid

  16. Surgical treatments compared with early structured physiotherapy in secondary care for adults with primary frozen shoulder: the UK FROST three-arm RCT

    Article • Health Technology Assessment, December 2020, National Institute for Health Research

    Matthew Northgraves, Catriona McDaid

  17. Quality of life following a lower limb reconstructive procedure: a protocol for the development of a conceptual framework

    Article • BMJ Open, December 2020, BMJ

    Catriona McDaid

  18. Preoperative iron treatment in anaemic patients undergoing elective total hip or knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • BMJ Open, October 2020, BMJ

    Dr Alison Booth, Catriona McDaid

  19. Management of adults with primary frozen shoulder in secondary care (UK FROST): a multicentre, pragmatic, three-arm, superiority randomised clinical trial

    Article • The Lancet, October 2020, Elsevier

    Matthew Northgraves, Catriona McDaid

  20. An assessment of the extent to which the contents of PROSPERO records meet the systematic review protocol reporting items in PRISMA-P

    Article • F1000Research, September 2020, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Dr Alison Booth, Catriona McDaid

  21. Occupational advice to help people return to work following lower limb arthroplasty: the OPAL intervention mapping study

    Article • Health Technology Assessment, September 2020, National Institute for Health Research

    Dr David A McDonald, Catriona McDaid

  22. An assessment of the extent to which the contents of PROSPERO records meet the systematic review protocol reporting items in PRISMA-P

    Article • F1000Research, July 2020, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Dr Alison Booth, Catriona McDaid

  23. Development of an occupational advice intervention for patients undergoing elective hip and knee replacement: a Delphi study

    Article • BMJ Open, July 2020, BMJ

    Catriona McDaid

  24. Using intervention mapping to develop an occupational advice intervention to aid return to work following hip and knee replacement in the United Kingdom

    Article • BMC Health Services Research, June 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Catriona McDaid

  25. Effectiveness of pre-operative anaemia screening and increased Tranexamic acid dose on outcomes following unilateral primary, elective total hip or knee replacement: a statistical analysis plan for an interrupted time series and regression discontinuit...

    Article • F1000Research, April 2020, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Catriona McDaid, Professor David Torgerson

  26. Pragmatic randomised evaluation of stable thoracolumbar fracture treatment outcomes (PRESTO): study protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial combined with a qualitative study and survey

    Article • Pilot and Feasibility Studies, March 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Alison Booth, Catriona McDaid

  27. Scaling up Quality Improvement for Surgical Teams (QIST) – avoiding surgical site infection and anaemia at the time of surgery: protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial

    Article • Trials, February 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Alison Booth, Catriona McDaid

  28. An international multi-stakeholder delphi consensus exercise to develop a core outcomes set (COS) for surgical fixation of rib fractures

    Article • Injury, February 2020, Elsevier

    Catriona McDaid

  29. Epidemiology of adult rib fracture and factors associated with surgical fixation: Analysis of a chest wall injury dataset from England and Wales

    Article • Injury, February 2020, Elsevier

    Catriona McDaid

  30. Orthotic management of instability of the knee related to neuromuscular and central nervous system disorders: qualitative interview study of patient perspectives

    Article • BMJ Open, October 2019, BMJ

    Dr Alison Booth, Catriona McDaid

  31. Self-aligning prosthetic device for older patients with vascular-related amputations: protocol for a randomised feasibility study (the STEPFORWARD study)

    Article • BMJ Open, September 2019, BMJ

    Catriona McDaid

  32. Aspirin versus placebo for the treatment of venous leg ulcers—a phase II, pilot, randomised trial (AVURT)

    Article • Trials, July 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Catriona McDaid

  33. Protocol for a factorial randomised controlled trial, embedded within WHiTE 8 COPAL, of an Enhanced Trainee Principal Investigator Package and Additional Digital Nudge to increase recruitment rates

    Article • F1000Research, July 2019, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Professor David Torgerson, Catriona McDaid

  34. Outcome domains and outcome measures used in studies assessing the effectiveness of interventions to manage non-respiratory sleep disturbances in children with neurodisabilities: a systematic review

    Article • BMJ Open, June 2019, BMJ

    Catriona McDaid

  35. Effectiveness of surgical fixation for lateral compression type one (LC-1) fragility fractures of the pelvis: a systematic review

    Article • BMJ Open, May 2019, BMJ

    Dr Alison Booth, Catriona McDaid, Matthew Northgraves

  36. Systematic review of systematic reviews for effectiveness of internal fixation for flail chest and rib fractures in adults

    Article • BMJ Open, April 2019, BMJ

    Catriona McDaid

  37. Oral melatonin for non‐respiratory sleep disturbance in children with neurodisabilities: systematic review and meta‐analyses

    Article • Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, February 2019, Wiley

    Catriona McDaid

  38. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for non-respiratory sleep disturbance in children with neurodisabilities: a systematic review

    Article • Health Technology Assessment, October 2018, National Institute for Health Research

    Catriona McDaid

  39. AVURT: aspirin versus placebo for the treatment of venous leg ulcers – a Phase II pilot randomised controlled trial

    Article • Health Technology Assessment, October 2018, National Institute for Health Research

    Catriona McDaid

  40. Non-pharmacological interventions for non-respiratory sleep disturbance in children with neurodisabilities: a systematic review

    Article • Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, July 2018, Wiley

    Catriona McDaid

  41. Development of an occupational advice intervention for patients undergoing lower limb arthroplasty (the OPAL study)

    Article • BMC Health Services Research, June 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Catriona McDaid, Dr David A McDonald

  42. Implementing mental health training programmes for non-mental health trained professionals: A qualitative synthesis

    Article • PLOS One, June 2018, PLOS

    Dr Alison Booth, Catriona McDaid

  43. Inter-agency collaboration regarding people with mental ill health.

    Article • BMJ Open, March 2018, BMJ

    Dr Alison Booth, Prof jillian Catherine macbryde, Catriona McDaid

  44. Undertaking a randomised controlled trial in the police setting: methodological and practical challenges

    Article • Trials, December 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Alison Booth, Catriona McDaid

  45. United Kingdom Frozen Shoulder Trial (UK FROST), multi-centre, randomised, 12 month, parallel group, superiority study to compare the clinical and cost-effectiveness of Early Structured Physiotherapy versus manipulation under anaesthesia versus arthros...

    Article • Trials, December 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Matthew Northgraves, Catriona McDaid

  46. Effectiveness of a training program for police officers who come into contact with people with mental health problems: A pragmatic randomised controlled trial

    Article • PLOS One, September 2017, PLOS

    Dr Alison Booth, Catriona McDaid

  47. Systematic review of the evidence on orthotic devices for the management of knee instability related to neuromuscular and central nervous system disorders

    Article • BMJ Open, September 2017, BMJ

    Catriona McDaid, Dr Alison Booth

  48. Mental health training programmes for non-mental health trained professionals coming into contact with people with mental ill health: a systematic review of effectiveness

    Article • BMC Psychiatry, May 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Alison Booth, Catriona McDaid

  49. The effect of timing of antibiotic delivery on infection rates related to open limb fractures: a systematic review

    Article • Emergency Medicine Journal, September 2016, BMJ

    Catriona McDaid

  50. What is the most effective treatment for frozen shoulder?

    Article • BMJ, August 2016, BMJ

    Catriona McDaid

  51. Orthotic management of instability of the knee related to neuromuscular and central nervous system disorders: systematic review, qualitative study, survey and costing analysis

    Article • Health Technology Assessment, July 2016, National Institute for Health Research

    Dr Alison Booth, Catriona McDaid

  52. Aspirin for Venous Ulcers: Randomised Trial (AVURT): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

    Article • Trials, November 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor David Torgerson, Catriona McDaid

  53. Systematic review: height-adjustable workstations to reduce sedentary behaviour in office-based workers

    Article • Occupational Medicine, May 2015, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Garry A Tew, Catriona McDaid

  54. Interventions for adult Eustachian tube dysfunction: asystematic review

    Article • Health Technology Assessment, July 2014, National Institute for Health Research

    Dr Gill Norman, Catriona McDaid

  55. Exploring the outcomes in studies of primary frozen shoulder: is there a need for a core outcome set?

    Article • Quality of Life Research, May 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Catriona McDaid

  56. Behaviour change interventions to promote prescribing of generic drugs: a rapid evidence synthesis and systematic review

    Article • BMJ Open, May 2014, BMJ

    Catriona McDaid

  57. Systematic review of the limited evidence base for treatments of Eustachian tube dysfunction: a health technology assessment

    Article • Clinical Otolaryngology, February 2014, Wiley

    Dr Gill Norman, Catriona McDaid

  58. Estimating EQ-5D Weights from other Trial Outcome Measures for Use in Cost-Effectiveness Studies: An Example in Patients with Frozen Shoulder

    Article • Shoulder & Elbow, April 2013, SAGE Publications

    Catriona McDaid

  59. Management of frozen shoulder: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis.

    Article • Health Technology Assessment, March 2012, National Institute for Health Research

    Catriona McDaid

  60. An economic analysis of continuous positive airway pressure for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome—Corrigendum

    Article • International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, July 2011, Cambridge University Press

    Catriona McDaid

  61. Reporting of article retractions in bibliographic databases and online journals

    Article • Journal of the Medical Library Association JMLA, April 2011, University Library System, University of Pittsburgh

    Catriona McDaid

  62. Paracetamol and selective and non-selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the reduction in morphine-related side-effects after major surgery: a systematic review

    Article • British Journal of Anaesthesia, March 2011, Elsevier

    Catriona McDaid

  63. The effectiveness of interventions in the management of patients with primary frozen shoulder

    Article • Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, September 2010, Bone & Joint

    Catriona McDaid

  64. Are adverse effects incorporated in economic models? A survey of current practice

    Article • International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, June 2010, Cambridge University Press

    Catriona McDaid

  65. Cost-effectiveness of enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) for the treatment of stable angina in the United Kingdom

    Article • International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, April 2010, Cambridge University Press

    Professor John GF Cleland, Catriona McDaid

  66. Paracetamol and selective and non-selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for the reduction of morphine-related side effects after major surgery: a systematic review

    Article • Health Technology Assessment, March 2010, National Institute for Health Research

    Catriona McDaid

  67. A systematic review of continuous positive airway pressure for obstructive sleep apnoea–hypopnoea syndrome

    Article • Sleep Medicine Reviews, December 2009, Elsevier

    Catriona McDaid

  68. Are adverse effects incorporated in economic models? An initial review of current practice

    Article • Health Technology Assessment, December 2009, National Institute for Health Research

    Catriona McDaid

  69. A systematic review of presumed consent systems for deceased organ donation

    Article • Health Technology Assessment, May 2009, National Institute for Health Research

    Dr Gill Norman, Catriona McDaid

  70. Enhanced external counterpulsation for the treatment of stable angina and heart failure: a systematic review and economic analysis

    Article • Health Technology Assessment, April 2009, National Institute for Health Research

    Professor John GF Cleland, Catriona McDaid

  71. Impact of presumed consent for organ donation on donation rates: a systematic review

    Article • BMJ, January 2009, BMJ

    Catriona McDaid

  72. An economic analysis of continuous positive airway pressure for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome

    Article • International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, January 2009, Cambridge University Press

    Catriona McDaid

  73. Continuous positive airway pressure devices for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea–hypopnoea syndrome: a systematic review and economic analysis

    Article • Health Technology Assessment, January 2009, National Institute for Health Research

    Catriona McDaid

  74. Interventions for people bereaved through suicide: systematic review

    Article • The British Journal of Psychiatry, December 2008, Royal College of Psychiatrists

    Catriona McDaid

  75. A systematic review highlights threats to validity in studies of barriers to cancer trial participation

    Article • Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, October 2007, Elsevier

    Catriona McDaid

  76. Need for high-quality studies in health technology assessments: The case of a systematic review of treatment for retinoblastoma

    Article • International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, September 2006, Cambridge University Press

    Catriona McDaid

  77. Increasing participation of cancer patients in randomised controlled trials: a systematic review

    Article • Trials, May 2006, Springer Science + Business Media

    Catriona McDaid

  78. Systematic review of effectiveness of different treatments for childhood retinoblastoma

    Article • Health Technology Assessment, December 2005, National Institute for Health Research

    Catriona McDaid

  79. Clinical effectiveness, tolerability and cost-effectiveness of newer drugs for epilepsy in adults: a systematic review and economic evaluation

    Article • Health Technology Assessment, April 2005, National Institute for Health Research

    Catriona McDaid