T. A. Sheldon

Publication List Details

Period

1993 - 2008

Number

154

Co-Authors

The accessibility of research-based knowledge for nurses in United Kingdom acute care settings (2008)

Thompson, C., McCaughan, D., Cullum, N., Sheldon, T.A., Mulhall, A., Thompson, D.R.

BACKGROUND The successful dissemination of the results of the National Health Service (NHS) research and development strategy and the development of evidence based approaches to health care rely on...

Sensitivity of routine system for reporting patient safety incidents in an NHS hospital: retrospective patient case note review (2007)

Sari, A.B.-A., Sheldon, T.A., Cracknell, A., Turnbull, A.

Objective To evaluate the performance of a routine incident reporting system in identifying patient safety incidents. Design Two stage retrospective review of patients' case notes and analysis of...

Evaluation of the implementation of the alert issued by the UK National Patient Safety Agency on the storage and handling of potassium chloride concentrate solution (2005)

Lankshear, A.J., Sheldon, T.A., Lowson, K.V., Watt, I.S., Wright, J.

OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of the response of NHS hospital trusts to an alert issued by the National Patient Safety Agency designed to limit the availability of concentrated potassium...

Evaluation of the implementation of the alert issued by the UK National Patient Safety Agency on the storage and handling of potassium chloride concentrate solution (2005)

Lankshear, A.J., Sheldon, T.A., Lowson, K.V., Watt, I.S., Wright, J.

OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of the response of NHS hospital trusts to an alert issued by the National Patient Safety Agency designed to limit the availability of concentrated potassium...

Evaluation of the implementation of the alert issued by the UK National Patient Safety Agency on the storage and handling of potassium chloride concentrate solution (2005)

Lankshear, A.J., Sheldon, T.A., Lowson, K.V., Watt, I.S., Wright, J.

OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of the response of NHS hospital trusts to an alert issued by the National Patient Safety Agency designed to limit the availability of concentrated potassium...

Nurse staffing and health outcomes. A systematic review of the international research evidence (2005)

Lankshear, A.J., Sheldon, T.A., Maynard, A.

The relationship between quality of care and the cost of the nursing workforce is of concern to policymakers. This study assesses the evidence for a relationship between the nursing workforce and...

Nurse staffing and healthcare outcomes: a systematic review of the international research evidence (2005)

Lankshear, A.J., Sheldon, T.A., Maynard, A.

The relationship between quality of care and the cost of the nursing workforce is of concern to policymakers. This study assesses the evidence for a relationship between the nursing workforce and...

The healthcare quality measurement industry: time to slow the juggernaut? (2005)

Sheldon, T.A.

[FIRST PARAGRAPH] The last 10 years have seen an explosion of activity in the measurement of health care performance with the expenditure of huge resources on many different systems of data...

The healthcare quality measurement industry: time to slow the juggernaut? (2005)

Sheldon, T.A.

[FIRST PARAGRAPH] The last 10 years have seen an explosion of activity in the measurement of health care performance with the expenditure of huge resources on many different systems of data...

The healthcare quality measurement industry: time to slow the juggernaut? (2005)

Sheldon, T.A.

[FIRST PARAGRAPH] The last 10 years have seen an explosion of activity in the measurement of health care performance with the expenditure of huge resources on many different systems of data...

What's the evidence that NICE guidance has been implemented? Results from a national evaluation using time series analysis, audit of patients' notes, and interviews (2004)

Sheldon, T.A., Cullum, N., Dawson, D., Lankshear, A., Lowson, K., Watt, I., ...

OBJECTIVES: To assess the extent and pattern of implementation of guidance issued by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE). DESIGN: Interrupted time series analysis, review of case...

What's the evidence that NICE guidance has been implemented? Results from a national evaluation using time series analysis, audit of patients' notes, and interviews (2004)

Sheldon, T.A., Cullum, N., Dawson, D., Lankshear, A., Lowson, K., Watt, I., ...

OBJECTIVES: To assess the extent and pattern of implementation of guidance issued by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE). DESIGN: Interrupted time series analysis, review of case...

What's the evidence that NICE guidance has been implemented? Results from a national evaluation using time series analysis, audit of patients' notes, and interviews (2004)

Sheldon, T.A., Cullum, N., Dawson, D., Lankshear, A., Lowson, K., Watt, I., ...

OBJECTIVES: To assess the extent and pattern of implementation of guidance issued by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE). DESIGN: Interrupted time series analysis, review of case...

What's the evidence that NICE guidance has been implemented? Results from a national evaluation using time series analysis, audit of patients' notes, and interviews (2004)

Sheldon, T.A., Cullum, N., Dawson, D., Lankshear, A., Lowson, K., Watt, I., ...

OBJECTIVES: To assess the extent and pattern of implementation of guidance issued by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE). DESIGN: Interrupted time series analysis, review of case...

Food elimination based on IgG antibodies in irritable bowel syndrome: a randomised controlled trial (2004)

Atkinson, W., Sheldon, T.A., Shaath, N., Whorwell, P.J.

BACKGROUND: Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often feel they have some form of dietary intolerance and frequently try exclusion diets. Tests attempting to predict food sensitivity in IBS...

Food elimination based on IgG antibodies in irritable bowel syndrome: a randomised controlled trial (2004)

Atkinson, W., Sheldon, T.A., Shaath, N., Whorwell, P.J.

BACKGROUND: Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often feel they have some form of dietary intolerance and frequently try exclusion diets. Tests attempting to predict food sensitivity in IBS...

Food elimination based on IgG antibodies in irritable bowel syndrome: a randomised controlled trial (2004)

Atkinson, W., Sheldon, T.A., Shaath, N., Whorwell, P.J.

BACKGROUND: Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often feel they have some form of dietary intolerance and frequently try exclusion diets. Tests attempting to predict food sensitivity in IBS...

Factors influencing the publication of health research (2004)

Cronin, E., Sheldon, T.A.

OBJECTIVES: Assess the degree to which research project findings were published and explore factors that influenced publication. METHODS: Questionnaire to project leaders. Classification of...

Factors influencing the publication of health research (2004)

Cronin, E., Sheldon, T.A.

OBJECTIVES: Assess the degree to which research project findings were published and explore factors that influenced publication. METHODS: Questionnaire to project leaders. Classification of...

Factors influencing the publication of health research (2004)

Cronin, E., Sheldon, T.A.

OBJECTIVES: Assess the degree to which research project findings were published and explore factors that influenced publication. METHODS: Questionnaire to project leaders. Classification of...

Mentoring to reduce antisocial behaviour in childhood (2004)

Roberts, H., Liabo, K., Lucas, P., DuBois, D., Sheldon, T.A.

Mentoring of children and young people involved in antisocial behaviour has become a popular intervention. Research evidence to support the most commonly used programmes is lacking. Failed mentoring...

Mentoring to reduce antisocial behaviour in childhood (2004)

Roberts, H., Liabo, K., Lucas, P., DuBois, D., Sheldon, T.A.

Mentoring of children and young people involved in antisocial behaviour has become a popular intervention. Research evidence to support the most commonly used programmes is lacking. Failed mentoring...

Mentoring to reduce antisocial behaviour in childhood (2004)

Roberts, H., Liabo, K., Lucas, P., DuBois, D., Sheldon, T.A.

Mentoring of children and young people involved in antisocial behaviour has become a popular intervention. Research evidence to support the most commonly used programmes is lacking. Failed mentoring...

Food elimination based on IgG antibodies in irritable bowel syndrome: a randomised controlled trial (2004)

Atkinson, W., Sheldon, T.A., Shaath, N., Whorwell, P.J.

Background: Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often feel they have some form of dietary intolerance and frequently try exclusion diets. Tests attempting to predict food sensitivity in IBS...

Increasing the visibility of coding decisions in team-based qualitative research in nursing (2003)

Thompson, C., McCaughan, D., Cullum, N., Sheldon, T.A., Raynor, P.

Objectives: To examine the use of the multi-rater Kappa measure of agreement (Nonparametric Statististics for the Behavioural Sciences, McGraw Hill, New York, 1988) in team based, mixed method,...

Outcomes measurement in psychiatry: a critical review of outcomes measurement in psychiatric research and practice (2003)

Gilbody, S.M., House, A.O., Sheldon, T.A.

BACKGROUND Outcomes are measured to establish what works, in the context of evaluative research, and to improve the quality of care that is offered. Traditional outcomes focus upon biomedical...

Outcomes measurement in psychiatry: a critical review of outcomes measurement in psychiatric research and practice (2003)

Gilbody, S.M., House, A.O., Sheldon, T.A.

BACKGROUND Outcomes are measured to establish what works, in the context of evaluative research, and to improve the quality of care that is offered. Traditional outcomes focus upon biomedical...

Outcomes measurement in psychiatry: a critical review of outcomes measurement in psychiatric research and practice (2003)

Gilbody, S.M., House, A.O., Sheldon, T.A.

BACKGROUND Outcomes are measured to establish what works, in the context of evaluative research, and to improve the quality of care that is offered. Traditional outcomes focus upon biomedical...

Acute care nurses' perceptions of barriers to using research information in clinical decision-making (2002)

McCaughan, D., Thompson, C., Cullum, N., Sheldon, T.A., Thompson, D.R.

AIM: To examine the barriers that nurses feel prevent them from using research in the decisions they make. BACKGROUND: A sizeable research literature focusing on research utilization in nursing has...

Acute care nurses' perceptions of barriers to using research information in clinical decision-making (2002)

McCaughan, D., Thompson, C., Cullum, N., Sheldon, T.A., Thompson, D.R.

AIM: To examine the barriers that nurses feel prevent them from using research in the decisions they make. BACKGROUND: A sizeable research literature focusing on research utilization in nursing has...

Acute care nurses' perceptions of barriers to using research information in clinical decision-making (2002)

McCaughan, D., Thompson, C., Cullum, N., Sheldon, T.A., Thompson, D.R.

AIM: To examine the barriers that nurses feel prevent them from using research in the decisions they make. BACKGROUND: A sizeable research literature focusing on research utilization in nursing has...

Research information in nurses' clinical decision-making: what is useful? (2002)

Thompson, C., McCaughan, D., Cullum, N., Sheldon, T.A., Mulhall, A., Thompson, D.R.

AIM To examine those sources of information which nurses find useful for reducing the uncertainty associated with their clinical decisions. BACKGROUND Nursing research has concentrated almost...

The organisational and human resource challenges facing primary care trusts: protocol of a multiple case study (2001)

Newbronner, E.V., Pedler, M.J., Scott, J.T., Sheldon, T.A.

BACKGROUND: The study is designed to assess the organisational and human resource challenges faced by Primary Care Trusts (PCTs). Its objectives are to: specify the organisational and human resources...

The organisational and human resource challenges facing primary care trusts: protocol of a multiple case study (2001)

Newbronner, E.V., Pedler, M.J., Scott, J.T., Sheldon, T.A.

BACKGROUND: The study is designed to assess the organisational and human resource challenges faced by Primary Care Trusts (PCTs). Its objectives are to: specify the organisational and human resources...

The organisational and human resource challenges facing primary care trusts: protocol of a multiple case study (2001)

Newbronner, E.V., Pedler, M.J., Scott, J.T., Sheldon, T.A.

BACKGROUND: The study is designed to assess the organisational and human resource challenges faced by Primary Care Trusts (PCTs). Its objectives are to: specify the organisational and human resources...

Research information in nurses’ clinical decision-making: what is useful? (2001)

Thompson, C., McCaughan, D., Cullum, N., Sheldon, T.A., Mulhall, A., Thompson, D.R.

AIM: To examine those sources of information which nurses find useful for reducing the uncertainty associated with their clinical decisions. BACKGROUND: Nursing research has concentrated almost...

Research information in nurses’ clinical decision-making: what is useful? (2001)

Thompson, C., McCaughan, D., Cullum, N., Sheldon, T.A., Mulhall, A., Thompson, D.R.

AIM: To examine those sources of information which nurses find useful for reducing the uncertainty associated with their clinical decisions. BACKGROUND: Nursing research has concentrated almost...

Research information in nurses’ clinical decision-making: what is useful? (2001)

Thompson, C., McCaughan, D., Cullum, N., Sheldon, T.A., Mulhall, A., Thompson, D.R.

AIM: To examine those sources of information which nurses find useful for reducing the uncertainty associated with their clinical decisions. BACKGROUND: Nursing research has concentrated almost...

The accessibility of research-based knowledge for nurses in United Kingdom acute care settings (2001)

Thompson, C., McCaughan, D., Cullum, N., Sheldon, T.A., Mulhall, A., Thompson, D.R.

BACKGROUND: The successful dissemination of the results of the National Health Service (NHS) research and development strategy and the development of evidence based approaches to health care rely on...

The accessibility of research-based knowledge for nurses in United Kingdom acute care settings (2001)

Thompson, C., McCaughan, D., Cullum, N., Sheldon, T.A., Mulhall, A., Thompson, D.R.

BACKGROUND: The successful dissemination of the results of the National Health Service (NHS) research and development strategy and the development of evidence based approaches to health care rely on...

The accessibility of research-based knowledge for nurses in United Kingdom acute care settings (2001)

Thompson, C., McCaughan, D., Cullum, N., Sheldon, T.A., Mulhall, A., Thompson, D.R.

BACKGROUND: The successful dissemination of the results of the National Health Service (NHS) research and development strategy and the development of evidence based approaches to health care rely on...

Routinely administered questionnaires for depression and anxiety: systematic review (2001)

Gilbody, S.M., House, A.O., Sheldon, T.A.

OBJECTIVES: To examine the effect of routinely administered psychiatric questionnaires on the recognition, management, and outcome of psychiatric disorders in non-psychiatric settings. DATA SOURCES:...

Routinely administered questionnaires for depression and anxiety: systematic review (2001)

Gilbody, S.M., House, A.O., Sheldon, T.A.

OBJECTIVES: To examine the effect of routinely administered psychiatric questionnaires on the recognition, management, and outcome of psychiatric disorders in non-psychiatric settings. DATA SOURCES:...

Routinely administered questionnaires for depression and anxiety: systematic review (2001)

Gilbody, S.M., House, A.O., Sheldon, T.A.

OBJECTIVES: To examine the effect of routinely administered psychiatric questionnaires on the recognition, management, and outcome of psychiatric disorders in non-psychiatric settings. DATA SOURCES:...

Systematic review of antimicrobial agents used for chronic wounds (2001)

O'Meara, S.M., Cullum, N.A., Majid, M., Sheldon, T.A.

BACKGROUND: This paper is one of a series of eight systematic reviews that aim to identify effective interventions for chronic wounds. Here, antimicrobial agents are evaluated. METHODS: Electronic...

Systematic reviews of trials and other studies (1999)

Sutton, Alex J., Abrams, Keith R., Jones, David R., Sheldon, T.A., Song, F.

Also available from the NCCHTA website at http://www.ncchta.org/project/htapubs.asp

The DiSC assay - A cost-effective guide to treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia? (1999)

Mason, J.M., Drummond, M.F., Bosanquet, A.G., Sheldon, T.A.

The differential staining cytotoxicity (DiSC) assay involves in vitro drug panel testing against patient tumor cells to identify optimal therapy. This observational study investigated whether DiSC...

The DiSC assay - A cost-effective guide to treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia? (1999)

Mason, J.M., Drummond, M.F., Bosanquet, A.G., Sheldon, T.A.

The differential staining cytotoxicity (DiSC) assay involves in vitro drug panel testing against patient tumor cells to identify optimal therapy. This observational study investigated whether DiSC...

The DiSC assay - A cost-effective guide to treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia? (1999)

Mason, J.M., Drummond, M.F., Bosanquet, A.G., Sheldon, T.A.

The differential staining cytotoxicity (DiSC) assay involves in vitro drug panel testing against patient tumor cells to identify optimal therapy. This observational study investigated whether DiSC...

Cholesterol and coronary heart disease: screening and treatment (1998)

Ebrahim, S., Smith, G.D., McCabe, C., Payne, N., Pickin, M., Sheldon, T.A., ...

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United Kingdom, accounting for just under one quarter of all deaths in 1995: 27% among men and 21% among women.1...

Preschool hearing, speech, language, and vision screening (1998)

Bamford, J., Davis, A., Boyle, J., Law, J., Chapman, S., Brown, S.S., ...

Child health surveillance is part of a broad set of activities, the objective of which is to reduce childhood disability by identifying and managing a multiplicity of conditions at an early stage.1...

Cholesterol and coronary heart disease: screening and treatment (1998)

Ebrahim, S., Smith, G.D., McCabe, C., Payne, N., Pickin, M., Sheldon, T.A., ...

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United Kingdom, accounting for just under one quarter of all deaths in 1995: 27% among men and 21% among women.1...

Preschool hearing, speech, language, and vision screening (1998)

Bamford, J., Davis, A., Boyle, J., Law, J., Chapman, S., Brown, S.S., ...

Child health surveillance is part of a broad set of activities, the objective of which is to reduce childhood disability by identifying and managing a multiplicity of conditions at an early stage.1...

Cholesterol and coronary heart disease: screening and treatment (1998)

Ebrahim, S., Smith, G.D., McCabe, C., Payne, N., Pickin, M., Sheldon, T.A., ...

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United Kingdom, accounting for just under one quarter of all deaths in 1995: 27% among men and 21% among women.1...

Preschool hearing, speech, language, and vision screening (1998)

Bamford, J., Davis, A., Boyle, J., Law, J., Chapman, S., Brown, S.S., ...

Child health surveillance is part of a broad set of activities, the objective of which is to reduce childhood disability by identifying and managing a multiplicity of conditions at an early stage.1...

Getting-research findings into practice: when to act on the evidence (1998)

Sheldon, T.A., Guyatt, G.H., Haines, A.

There is increasing interest in providing evidence based health care—that is, care in which healthcare professionals, provider managers, those who commission health care, the public, and...

Getting-research findings into practice: when to act on the evidence (1998)

Sheldon, T.A., Guyatt, G.H., Haines, A.

There is increasing interest in providing evidence based health care—that is, care in which healthcare professionals, provider managers, those who commission health care, the public, and...

Getting-research findings into practice: when to act on the evidence (1998)

Sheldon, T.A., Guyatt, G.H., Haines, A.

There is increasing interest in providing evidence based health care—that is, care in which healthcare professionals, provider managers, those who commission health care, the public, and...

Management of colorectal cancer (1998)

Melville, A., Sheldon, T.A., Gray, R., Sowden, A.

This paper summarises a series of interlinked systematic reviews of research evidence carried out to inform guidance on commissioning cancer services published by the English National Health Services...

Management of colorectal cancer (1998)

Melville, A., Sheldon, T.A., Gray, R., Sowden, A.

This paper summarises a series of interlinked systematic reviews of research evidence carried out to inform guidance on commissioning cancer services published by the English National Health Services...

Management of colorectal cancer (1998)

Melville, A., Sheldon, T.A., Gray, R., Sowden, A.

This paper summarises a series of interlinked systematic reviews of research evidence carried out to inform guidance on commissioning cancer services published by the English National Health Services...

Sleep apnoea and its impact on public health (1998)

Wright, J., Sheldon, T.A.

In 1997 we published a systematic review on the health effects of obstructive sleep apnoea and the effectiveness of treatment with CPAP. This generated much controversy and considerable...

Sleep apnoea and its impact on public health (1998)

Wright, J., Sheldon, T.A.

In 1997 we published a systematic review on the health effects of obstructive sleep apnoea and the effectiveness of treatment with CPAP. This generated much controversy and considerable...

Sleep apnoea and its impact on public health (1998)

Wright, J., Sheldon, T.A.

In 1997 we published a systematic review on the health effects of obstructive sleep apnoea and the effectiveness of treatment with CPAP. This generated much controversy and considerable...

Getting research findings into practice: when to act on the evidence (1998)

Sheldon, T.A., Guyatt, G.H., Haines, A.

Summary points: There is increasing interest in making clinical and policy decisions based on research findings. Not all research findings should or can be implemented; prioritisation is necessary....

Do specialists do it better? The impact of specialization on the processes and outcomes of care for cancer patients (1998)

Grilli, R., Minozzi, S., Tinazzi, A., Labianca, R., Sheldon, T. A., Liberati, A.

Objective: To assess the impact of specialization on processes and outcomes of care for cancer patients. Data source: Papers published in English between 1980 and 1995 and identified through MEDLINE...

A systematic review of compression treatment for venous leg ulcers (1997)

Fletcher, A., Cullum, N., Sheldon, T.A.

Objective: To estimate the clinical and cost effectiveness of compression systems for treating venous leg ulcers. Methods: Systematic review of research. Search of 19 electronic databases including...

A systematic review of compression treatment for venous leg ulcers (1997)

Fletcher, A., Cullum, N., Sheldon, T.A.

Objective: To estimate the clinical and cost effectiveness of compression systems for treating venous leg ulcers. Methods: Systematic review of research. Search of 19 electronic databases including...

A systematic review of compression treatment for venous leg ulcers (1997)

Fletcher, A., Cullum, N., Sheldon, T.A.

Objective: To estimate the clinical and cost effectiveness of compression systems for treating venous leg ulcers. Methods: Systematic review of research. Search of 19 electronic databases including...

Quantification of Proteinuria: A Re-evaluation of the Protein/Creatinine Ratio for Elderly Subjects (1993)

MITCHELL, S. C. M., SHELDON, T. A., SHAW, A. B.

The difficulties of 24-hour urine collection are well recognized, especially for elderly people for whom a means of estimating protein excretion from a single casual unit sample would be preferable....

Appraisal of a new scheme for prenatal screening for Down's syndrome.

Sheldon, T A, Simpson, J

OBJECTIVE--To appraise a new method of prenatal screening for Down's syndrome based on maternal serum concentrations of alpha fetoprotein, unconjugated oestriol, and human chorionic gonadotrophin...

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors: meta-analysis of efficacy and acceptability.

Song, F, Freemantle, N, Sheldon, T A, House, A, Watson, P, Long, A, ...

OBJECTIVE--To examine the evidence for using selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors instead of tricyclic antidepressants in the first line treatment of depression. DESIGN--Meta-analysis of 63...

Weighting in the dark: resource allocation in the new NHS.

Sheldon, T A, Smith, G D, Bevan, G

National allocation of resources to regional health authorities and by them to districts is now determined by a weighted capitation formula. The national formula was derived from regression analysis,...

Cholesterol lowering and mortality: the importance of considering initial level of risk.

Smith, G D, Song, F, Sheldon, T A

OBJECTIVE--To investigate the level of risk of death from coronary heart disease above which cholesterol lowering treatment produces net benefits. DESIGN--Meta-analysis of results of randomised...

Appraisal of a new scheme for prenatal screening for Down's syndrome.

Sheldon, T A, Simpson, J

OBJECTIVE--To appraise a new method of prenatal screening for Down's syndrome based on maternal serum concentrations of alpha fetoprotein, unconjugated oestriol, and human chorionic gonadotrophin...

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors: meta-analysis of efficacy and acceptability.

Song, F, Freemantle, N, Sheldon, T A, House, A, Watson, P, Long, A, ...

OBJECTIVE--To examine the evidence for using selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors instead of tricyclic antidepressants in the first line treatment of depression. DESIGN--Meta-analysis of 63...

Weighting in the dark: resource allocation in the new NHS.

Sheldon, T A, Smith, G D, Bevan, G

National allocation of resources to regional health authorities and by them to districts is now determined by a weighted capitation formula. The national formula was derived from regression analysis,...

Cholesterol lowering and mortality: the importance of considering initial level of risk.

Smith, G D, Song, F, Sheldon, T A

OBJECTIVE--To investigate the level of risk of death from coronary heart disease above which cholesterol lowering treatment produces net benefits. DESIGN--Meta-analysis of results of randomised...

Food elimination based on IgG antibodies in irritable bowel syndrome: a randomised controlled trial

Atkinson, W, Sheldon, T A, Shaath, N, Whorwell, P J

Background: Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often feel they have some form of dietary intolerance and frequently try exclusion diets. Tests attempting to predict food sensitivity in IBS...

A graphical presentation of the results of crossover trials.

Sheldon, T A

1. Crossover designs are widely used in clinical trials. A graphical method of describing the data as well as visually indicating the extent of treatment * period interaction and overall treatment...

A systematic review of compression treatment for venous leg ulcers.

Fletcher, A., Cullum, N., Sheldon, T. A.

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the clinical and cost effectiveness of compression systems for treating venous leg ulcers. METHODS: Systematic review of research. Search of 19 electronic databases including...

Organisation of asthma care: what difference does it make? A systematic review of the literature.

Eastwood, A J, Sheldon, T A

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effectiveness of different forms of organisation (delivery) of asthma care. METHODS: A systematic review of the published evidence of effectiveness organisational methods...

A double blind lipase for lipase comparison of a high lipase and standard pancreatic enzyme preparation in cystic fibrosis.

Bowler, I M, Wolfe, S P, Owens, H M, Sheldon, T A, Littlewood, J M, Walters, M P

A standard acid resistant microsphere pancreatic enzyme preparation was compared with identical capsules half filled with mini-tablets of a new high lipase preparation in a randomised double blind...

Paediatric inpatient utilisation in a district general hospital.

Thakker, Y, Sheldon, T A, Long, R, MacFaul, R

Paediatric inpatient utilisation in a district general hospital was studied for 20 general practices covering a population of 26,433 children. The factors influencing the rate and route of admission...

Health and health care of rural populations in the UK: is it better or worse?

Watt, I S, Franks, A J, Sheldon, T A

OBJECTIVE--To review available evidence on the problems facing rural health care in the UK. In particular, to determine whether the health of rural populations is worse than that of town dwellers and...

Interpreting the new illness question in the UK census for health research on small areas.

Martin, S, Sheldon, T A, Smith, P

STUDY OBJECTIVE--The study aimed to identify the various factors that seem to influence the average response to the new census question on limiting, long standing illness at the small area level, to...

Nebulised amiloride in respiratory exacerbations of cystic fibrosis: a randomised controlled trial.

Bowler, I M, Kelman, B, Worthington, D, Littlewood, J M, Watson, A, Conway, S P, ...

OBJECTIVE--To assess the benefit of nebulised amiloride added to the standard inpatient treatment of a respiratory exacerbation in cystic fibrosis. DESIGN--Prospective, randomised, double blind,...

Informed choice for users of health services: views on ultrasonography leaflets of women in early pregnancy, midwives, and ultrasonographers.

Oliver, S., Rajan, L., Turner, H., Oakley, A., Entwistle, V., Watt, I., ...

With the aim of promoting the informed choice of pregnant women, staff and pregnant women at two urban hospitals were offered leaflets summarising the best available evidence about the effectiveness...

Prescribing selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors as strategy for prevention of suicide.

Freemantle, N., House, A., Song, F., Mason, J. M., Sheldon, T. A.

OBJECTIVE--To evaluate a policy to reduce the incidence of suicide by means of changing the prescribing of antidepressants from the older tricyclic antidepressants to the routine first line use of...

Attempt at deriving a formula for setting general practitioner fundholding budgets.

Sheldon, T. A., Smith, P., Borowitz, M., Martin, S., Hill, R. C.

OBJECTIVE--To explore the possibility of using routine Hospital Episode Statistics, census data, and vital statistics to derive weights for an equitable capitation formula for setting general...

Allocating resources to health authorities: development of method for small area analysis of use of inpatient services.

Carr-Hill, R. A., Sheldon, T. A., Smith, P., Martin, S., Peacock, S., Hardman, G.

Every year about 22 billion pounds is allocated to health authorities for hospital and community services in England. The distribution of most of these funds is based on a formula developed to...

Allocating resources to health authorities: results and policy implications of small area analysis of use of inpatient services.

Smith, P., Sheldon, T. A., Carr-Hill, R. A., Martin, S., Peacock, S., Hardman, G.

A study designed to identify the principal determinants of use of inpatient facilities in NHS hospitals in England used the data and methods outlined in the previous paper. The model for the...

Cost effectiveness of antenatal screening for cystic fibrosis.

Cuckle, H. S., Richardson, G. A., Sheldon, T. A., Quirke, P.

OBJECTIVE--To estimate the cost effectiveness of different antenatal screening programmes for cystic fibrosis. SETTING--Antenatal clinics and general practices in the United Kingdom. DESIGN--Four...

Volume and outcome in coronary artery bypass graft surgery: true association or artefact?

Sowden, A. J., Deeks, J. J., Sheldon, T. A.

OBJECTIVES--To examine the evidence for a relation between volume of coronary artery bypass graft surgery and hospital death rates, and to assess the degree to which this could be due to confounding...