Duncan Chambers

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Journal articles

• Cantrell A, Booth A & Chambers D (2024) Signposting services in the UK: enhanced support or service diversion for people with health and social care needs: a rapid realist synthesis. Journal of Integrated Care, 32(5), 99-108.
• Chambers D, Preston L, Clowes M, Cantrell AJ & Goyder EC (2024) Pharmacist-led primary care interventions to promote medicines optimisation and reduce overprescribing: a systematic review of UK studies and initiatives. BMJ Open, 14(8), e081934-e081934.
• Chambers D, Cantrell A, Sworn K & Booth A (2022) Assessment and management pathways of older adults with mild cognitive impairment : descriptive review and critical interpretive synthesis. Health and Social Care Delivery Research, 10(10), 1-150. View this article in WRRO
• Chambers D, Cantrell A & Booth A (2021) Recognition of risk and prevention in safeguarding of children and young people: a mapping review and component analysis of service development interventions aimed at health and social care professionals. BMC Health Services Research, 21. View this article in WRRO
• Chambers D, Cantrell A, Baxter S, Turner J & Booth A (2020) Effects of service changes affecting distance / time to access urgent and emergency care facilities on patient outcomes : a systematic review. BMC Medicine, 18(1). View this article in WRRO
• Chambers D, Cantrell A & Booth A (2020) Implementation of interventions to reduce preventable hospital admissions for cardiovascular or respiratory conditions : an evidence map and realist synthesis. Health Services and Delivery Research, 8(2), 1-148. View this article in WRRO
• Cantrell A, Croot E, Johnson M, Wong R, Chambers D, Baxter SK & Booth A (2020) Access to primary and community health-care services for people 16 years and over with intellectual disabilities: a mapping and targeted systematic review. Health Services and Delivery Research, 8(5), 1-142. View this article in WRRO
• Booth A, Preston L, Baxter S, Wong R, Chambers D & Turner J (2019) Interventions to manage use of the emergency and urgent care system by people from vulnerable groups : a mapping review. Health Services and Delivery Research, 7(33), 1-46. View this article in WRRO
• Chambers D, Cantrell A, Johnson M, Preston L, Baxter SK, Booth A & Turner J (2019) Digital and online symptom checkers and assessment services for urgent care to inform a new digital platform : a systematic review. Health Services and Delivery Research, 7(29), 1-88. View this article in WRRO
• Chambers D, Cantrell A, Johnson M, Preston L, Baxter S, Booth A & Turner J (2019) Digital and online symptom checkers and health assessment/triage services for urgent care : a systematic review. Health Services and Delivery Research, 9.
• Baxter S, Johnson M, Chambers D, Sutton A, Goyder E & Booth A (2019) Towards greater understanding of implementation during systematic reviews of complex healthcare interventions: the framework for implementation transferability applicability reporting (FITAR). BMC Medical Research Methodology, 19. View this article in WRRO
• Chambers D, Booth A, Rodgers M, Preston L, Dalton J, Goyder E, Thomas S, Parker G, Street A & Eastwood A (2019) Evidence to support delivery of effective health services: a responsive programme of rapid evidence synthesis. Evidence & Policy. View this article in WRRO
• Baxter SK, Johnson M, Chambers D, Sutton A, Goyder E & Booth A (2018) Understanding new models of integrated care in developed countries: a systematic review. Health Services and Delivery Research, 6(29). View this article in WRRO
• Baxter S, Johnson M, Chambers D, Sutton A, Goyder E & Booth A (2018) The effects of integrated care: a systematic review of UK and international evidence.. BMC Health Serv Res, 18(1). View this article in WRRO
• Preston LR, Chambers D, Campbell F, Cantrell A, Turner J & Goyder EC (2018) What evidence is there for the identification and management of frail older people in the emergency department? A systematic mapping review. Health Services and Delivery Research, 6(16). View this article in WRRO
• Corso E, Hind D, Beever D, Fuller G, Wilson MJ, Wrench IJ & Chambers D (2017) Enhanced recovery after elective caesarean: a rapid review of clinical protocols, and an umbrella review of systematic reviews. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 17(1). View this article in WRRO
• Uttley L, Whyte S, Gomersall T, Ren S, Wong R, Chambers D & Tappenden P (2017) Degarelix for Treating Advanced Hormone-Dependent Prostate Cancer: An Evidence Review Group Perspective of a NICE Single Technology Appraisal. PharmacoEconomics, 35(7), 717-726. View this article in WRRO
• Scott A, Chambers D, Goyder E & O'Cathain A (2017) Socioeconomic inequalities in mortality, morbidity and diabetes management for adults with type 1 diabetes: A systematic review. PLoS ONE, 12(5). View this article in WRRO
• Carroll C, Tappenden P, Rafia R, Hamilton J, Chambers D, Clowes M, Durrington P, Qureshi N & Wierzbicki AS (2017) Evolocumab for Treating Primary Hypercholesterolaemia and Mixed Dyslipidaemia: An Evidence Review Group Perspective of a NICE Single Technology Appraisal. PharmacoEconomics, 35(5), 537-547. View this article in WRRO
• Wilson PM, Farley K, Bickerdike L, Booth A, Chambers D, Lambert M, Thompson C, Turner R & Watt IS (2017) Does access to a demand-led evidence briefing service improve uptake and use of research evidence by health service commissioners? A controlled before and after study.. Implementation Science, 12(1). View this article in WRRO
• Wilson PM, Farley K, Bickerdike L, Booth A, Chambers D, Lambert M, Thompson C, Turner R & Watt IS (2017) Effects of a demand-led evidence briefing service on the uptake and use of research evidence by commissioners of health services: a controlled before-and-after study. Health Services and Delivery Research, 5(5). View this article in WRRO
• Baxter S, Goyder E, Chambers D, Johnson M, Preston L & Booth A (2017) Interventions to improve contact tracing for tuberculosis in specific groups and in wider populations: an evidence synthesis. Health Services and Delivery Research, 5(1), 1-102. View this article in WRRO
• Chambers D, Booth A, Baxter SK, Johnson M, Dickinson KC & Goyder EC (2016) Evidence for models of diagnostic service provision in the community: literature mapping exercise and focused rapid reviews. Health Services and Delivery Research, 4(35), 1-362. View this article in WRRO
• Kearns B, Pandor A, Stevenson M, Hamilton J, Chambers D, Clowes M, Graham J & Kumar MS (2016) Cabazitaxel for Hormone-Relapsed Metastatic Prostate Cancer Previously Treated With a Docetaxel-Containing Regimen: An Evidence Review Group Perspective of a NICE Single Technology Appraisal. PharmacoEconomics, 35(4), 415-424. View this article in WRRO
• Dalton J, Chambers D, Harden M, Street A, Parker G & Eastwood A (2016) Service user engagement in health service reconfiguration: a rapid evidence synthesis. Journal of Health Services Research & Policy, 21(3), 195-205.
• Carroll C, Tappenden P, Rafia R, Hamilton J, Chambers D, Clowes M, Durrington P, Qureshi N & Wierzbicki AS (2016) Evolocumab for Treating Primary Hypercholesterolaemia and Mixed Dyslipidaemia: An Evidence Review Group Perspective of a NICE Single Technology Appraisal. PharmacoEconomics, 35(5), 537-547.
• Booth A, Cantrell A, Preston L, Chambers D & Goyder E (2015) What is the evidence for the effectiveness, appropriateness and feasibility of group clinics for patients with chronic conditions? A systematic review. Health Services and Delivery Research, 3(46). View this article in WRRO
• Turner J, Coster J, Chambers D, Cantrell A, Phung V-H, Knowles E, Bradbury D & Goyder E (2015) What evidence is there on the effectiveness of different models of delivering urgent care? A rapid review. Health Services and Delivery Research, 3(43).
• Wilson PM, Farley K, Thompson C, Chambers D, Bickerdike L, Watt IS, Lambert M & Turner R (2015) Effects of a demand-led evidence briefing service on the uptake and use of research evidence by commissioners of health services: protocol for a controlled before and after study. Implementation Science, 10. View this article in WRRO
• Chambers D, Paton F, Wilson P, Eastwood A, Craig D, Fox D, Jayne D & McGinnes E (2014) An overview and methodological assessment of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of enhanced recovery programmes in colorectal surgery. BMJ Open, 4(5), e005014-e005014.
• Moe-Byrne T, Chambers D, Harden M & McDaid C (2014) Behaviour change interventions to promote prescribing of generic drugs: a rapid evidence synthesis and systematic review. BMJ Open, 4(5), e004623-e004623.
• Paton F, Chambers D, Wilson P, Eastwood A, Craig D, Fox D, Jayne D & McGinnes E (2014) Effectiveness and implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery programmes: a rapid evidence synthesis. BMJ Open, 4(7), e005015-e005015.
• Hanbury A, Farley K, Thompson C, Wilson PM, Chambers D & Holmes H (2013) Immediate versus sustained effects: interrupted time series analysis of a tailored intervention. Implementation Science, 8(1).
• Farley K, Thompson C, Hanbury A & Chambers D (2013) Exploring the feasibility of Conjoint Analysis as a tool for prioritizing innovations for implementation. Implementation Science, 8(1).
• Chambers D, Grant R, Warren E, Pearson S-A & Wilson P (2012) Use of evidence from systematic reviews to inform commissioning decisions: a case study. Evidence & Policy: A Journal of Research, Debate and Practice, 8(2), 141-148.
• Hanbury A, Farley K, Thompson C, Wilson P & Chambers D (2012) Challenges in identifying barriers to adoption in a theory-based implementation study: lessons for future implementation studies. BMC Health Services Research, 12(1).
• Chambers D & Wilson P (2012) A framework for production of systematic review based briefings to support evidence-informed decision-making. Systematic Reviews, 1(1).
• CHAMBERS D, WILSON PM, THOMPSON CA, HANBURY A, FARLEY K & LIGHT K (2011) Maximizing the Impact of Systematic Reviews in Health Care Decision Making: A Systematic Scoping Review of Knowledge-Translation Resources. Milbank Quarterly, 89(1), 131-156.
• Chambers D, Paulden M, Paton F, Heirs M, Duffy S, Hunter JM, Sculpher M & Woolacott N (2010) Sugammadex for reversal of neuromuscular block after rapid sequence intubation: a systematic review and economic assessment † †The research material on which this article is based is protected by Crown Copyright.. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 105(5), 568-575.
• Paton F, Paulden M, Chambers D, Heirs M, Duffy S, Hunter JM, Sculpher M & Woolacott N (2010) Sugammadex compared with neostigmine/glycopyrrolate for routine reversal of neuromuscular block: a systematic review and economic evaluation † †The research material on which this article is based is protected by Crown Copyright.. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 105(5), 558-567.
• Chambers D, Worthy G, Myers L, Weatherly H, Elliott R, Hawkins N, Sculpher M & Eastwood A (2010) Glycopeptide vs. Non-Glycopeptide Antibiotics for Prophylaxis of Surgical Site Infections: A Systematic Review. Surgical Infections, 11(5), 455-462.
• Elliott RA, Weatherly HLA, Hawkins NS, Cranny G, Chambers D, Myers L, Eastwood A & Sculpher MJ (2010) An economic model for the prevention of MRSA infections after surgery: non-glycopeptide or glycopeptide antibiotic prophylaxis?. The European Journal of Health Economics, 11(1), 57-66.
• Chambers D, Fayter D, Paton F & Woolacott N (2010) Use of Non-randomised Evidence Alongside Randomised Trials in a Systematic Review of Endovascular Aneurysm Repair: Strengths and Limitations. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 39(1), 26-34.
• Hanbury A, Thompson C, Wilson PM, Farley K, Chambers D, Warren E, Bibby J, Mannion R, Watt IS & Gilbody S (2010) Translating research into practice in Leeds and Bradford (TRiPLaB): a protocol for a programme of research. Implementation Science, 5(1).
• Chambers D, Fayter D, Paton F & Woolacott N (2010) Use of Non-randomised Evidence Alongside Randomised Trials in a Systematic Review of Endovascular Aneurysm Repair: Strengths and Limitations. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 51(1), 283-283.
• Chambers D, Rodgers M & Woolacott N (2009) Not only randomized controlled trials, but also case series should be considered in systematic reviews of rapidly developing technologies. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 62(12), 1253-1260.e4.
• Hempel S, Chambers D, Bagnall A-M & Forbes C (2008) Risk factors for chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis: a systematic scoping review of multiple predictor studies. Psychological Medicine, 38(7), 915-926.
• Chambers D, Bagnall A-M, Hempel S & Forbes C (2006) Interventions for the Treatment, Management and Rehabilitation of Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: An Updated Systematic Review. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 99(10), 506-520.
• Chambers D, Baxter S, Bastounis A, Jones K, Kundakci B, Cantrell A & Booth A () The acceptability of blood spot screening and genome sequencing in newborn screening: a systematic review examining evidence and frameworks. Health Technology Assessment.
• Cantrell A, Chambers D & Booth A () Interventions to minimise hospital winter pressures related to discharge planning and integrated care: a rapid mapping review of UK evidence. Health and Social Care Delivery Research, 1-116.
• Cantrell A, Booth A & Chambers D () Signposting services for people with health and care needs: a rapid realist review. Health and Social Care Delivery Research, 1-86.
• Cantrell A, Sworn K, Chambers D, Booth A, Taylor Buck E & Weich S () Factors within the clinical encounter that impact upon risk assessment within child and adolescent mental health services: a rapid realist synthesis. Health and Social Care Delivery Research, 1-107.
• Chambers D, Cantrell A, Preston L, Marincowitz C, Wright L, Conroy S & Gordon AL () Reducing unplanned hospital admissions from care homes: a systematic review. Health Services and Delivery Research.
• Cantrell A, Booth A & Chambers D () A systematic review case study of urgent and emergency care configuration found citation searching of Web of Science and Google Scholar of similar value. Health Information & Libraries Journal.
• Anderson R, Booth A, Eastwood A, Rodgers M, Shaw L, Thompson Coon J, Briscoe S, Cantrell A, Chambers D, Goyder E , Nunns M et al () Synthesis for health services and policy: case studies in the scoping of reviews. Health Services and Delivery Research, 9(15), 1-84.
• Dalton J, Chambers D, Harden M, Street A, Parker G & Eastwood A () Service user engagement and health service reconfiguration: a rapid evidence synthesis. Health Services and Delivery Research, 3(17), 1-106. View this article in WRRO
• Paton F, Chambers D, Wilson P, Eastwood A, Craig D, Fox D, Jayne D & McGinnes E () Initiatives to reduce length of stay in acute hospital settings: a rapid synthesis of evidence relating to enhanced recovery programmes. Health Services and Delivery Research, 2(21), 1-118.
• Chambers D, Wilson P, Thompson C & Harden M () Social Network Analysis in Healthcare Settings: A Systematic Scoping Review. PLoS ONE, 7(8), e41911-e41911.
• Chambers D, Paulden M, Paton F, Heirs M, Duffy S, Craig D, Hunter J, Wilson J, Sculpher M & Woolacott N () Sugammadex for the reversal of muscle relaxation in general anaesthesia: a systematic review and economic assessment. Health Technology Assessment, 14(39).
• Chambers D, Epstein D, Walker S, Fayter D, Paton F, Wright K, Michaels J, Thomas S, Sculpher M & Woolacott N () Endovascular stents for abdominal aortic aneurysms: a systematic review and economic model. Health Technology Assessment, 13(48).
• McKenna C, Palmer S, Rodgers M, Chambers D, Hawkins N, Golder S, Van Hout S, Pepper C, Todd D & Woolacott N () Cost-effectiveness of radiofrequency catheter ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation in the United Kingdom. Heart, 95(7), 542-549.
• Rodgers M, McKenna C, Palmer S, Chambers D, Van Hout S, Golder S, Pepper C, Todd D & Woolacott N () Curative catheter ablation in atrial fibrillation and typical atrial flutter: systematic review and economic evaluation. Health Technology Assessment, 12(34).
• Cranny G, Elliott R, Weatherly H, Chambers D, Hawkins N, Myers L, Sculpher M & Eastwood A () A systematic review and economic model of switching from non-glycopeptide to glycopeptide antibiotic prophylaxis for surgery. Health Technology Assessment, 12(1).
• Chambers D, Cantrell A, Baxter S, Turner J & Booth A () The effects of increased distance to urgent and emergency care facilities on patient and health system outcomes: a systematic review. Health Services and Delivery Research. View this article in WRRO
• Jones GL, Vogt KS, Chambers D, Clowes M & Shrimpton A () What Is the Burden of Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy in Adult Patients With Primary Immunodeficiencies? A Systematic Review. Frontiers in Immunology, 9. View this article in WRRO

Conference proceedings papers

• Bastounis A, Chambers D, Baxter S, Jones K, Kundakci B, Cantrell A & Booth A (2024) OP34 The acceptability of blood spot screening and genome sequencing in newborn screening: a systematic review of evidence and frameworks*. SSM Annual Scientific Meeting (pp A12.1-A12)
• Baxter S, Johnson M, Chambers D, Sutton A, Elizabeth G & Andrew B (2018) Understanding new models of integrated care: a systematic review examining pathways of change, outcomes and impacts. International Journal of Integrated Care, Vol. 18(s2) (pp 2-2), 23 May 2018 - 25 May 2018. View this article in WRRO
• Chambers D, Booth A, Baxter SK, Johnson M & Goyder E (2016) P96 Limitations of Internet searching for understanding the commissioning and delivery of health services: findings from a systematic review of diagnostic ultrasound services. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, Vol. 70(Suppl 1) (pp A96.1-A96) View this article in WRRO
• Bastounis A, Chambers D, Baxter S, Jones K, Kundakci B, Cantrell A & Booth A () OP34 The acceptability of blood spot screening and genome sequencing in newborn screening: a systematic review of evidence and frameworks*. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health

Reports

• Cantrell A, Sworn K, Chambers D, Booth A, Taylor Buck E & Weich S (2022) How do risk assessments for self harm and suicide in crisis or emergency settings change the clinical encounter and outcomes for children and adolescents?: realist synthesis and mapping review
• Baxter S, Chambers D, Blank L, Cantrell A & Goyder E (2021) Organisation-wide interventions to promote the health and well-being of healthcare staff during periods of increased demand: a systematic review
• Chambers D, Cantrell A & Booth A (2021) Rapid evidence review: challenges to implementing digital and data-driven technologies in health and social care
• Chambers D, Cantrell A & Booth A (2020) Recognition of risk and prevention in safeguarding of children and young people: a mapping review and component analysis of interventions aimed at health and social care professionals. View this article in WRRO
• Srivastava T, Chambers D, Thomas C & Whyte S (2019) ECASS health economic feasibility study View this article in WRRO
• Chambers D, Cantrell A, Preston L, Peasgood T, Paisley S & Clowes M (2018) Systematic review of the evidence on housing interventions for ‘housing-vulnerable’ adults and its relationship to wellbeing View this article in WRRO
• Chambers D, Preston L, Salway S, De Saille S, Topakas A, Booth A, Dawson J & Wilsdon JR (2017) The Diversity Dividend: does a more diverse and inclusive research community produce better biomedical and health research? View this article in WRRO
• Chambers D, Booth A, Rodgers M, Preston L, Baxter S, Dalton J, Thomas S, Johnson M, Goyder E, Parker G , Street A et al (2017) NIHR HS&DR evidence synthesis centres: achievements and learning from the first three year programme, 2014–2017 View this article in WRRO
• Preston LR, Chambers D, Campbell F, Cantrell A, Turner J & Goyder E (2017) What evidence is there for the identification and management of frail older people in the emergency department? A systematic mapping review View this article in WRRO
• Whyte S, Chambers D & Wong R (2015) Degarelix for treating advanced hormone-dependent Prostate cancer [ID590] Spinal cord compression associated with hormonal therapy in men with hormone-dependent metastatic prostate cancer: a systematic review and economic assessment

Working papers

• Chambers D, Preston L, Topakas A, de Saille S, Salway S, Booth A, Dawson J & Wilsdon J (2017) Review of diversity and inclusion literature and an evaluation of methodologies and metrics relating to health research. View this article in WRRO

Preprints

• Cantrell A, Chambers D & Booth A (2023) What Interventions have been used in the UK in response to Winter Pressures? Mapping review of Studies/Initiatives relating to Discharge Planning and/or Integrated Care, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.