Mark Clowes
BA (Hons) (Leeds), MSc (Sheffield), AHEA
School of Medicine and Population Health
Research Fellow
+44 114 215 9125
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School of Medicine and Population Health
Regent Court (ScHARR)
30 Regent Street
Sheffield
S1 4DA
- Profile
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I joined the Information Resources Group, HEDS in April 2015 and my role is currently focused on information retrieval for systematic reviews.
After completing an MSc in Information Management at the University of Sheffield’s iSchool, I specialised as an academic liaison librarian supporting nursing and allied health; originally at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, before moving on to Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Leeds. In 2012 I completed a teaching qualification leading to accreditation as an Associate of the Higher Education Academy.
I enjoy teaching and my role at ScHARR allows me to continue this alongside a greater involvement in research.
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Featured publications
Journal articles
- Developing initial programme theories for a realist synthesis on digital clinical consultations in maternity care: contributions from stakeholder involvement. Journal of Research in Nursing, 29(2), 127-140. View this article in WRRO
- Exploring the impact of housing insecurity on the health and well-being of children and young people: a systematic review. Public Health Research, 11(13). View this article in WRRO
- Cost-effectiveness of therapeutics for COVID-19 patients: a rapid review and economic analysis. Health Technology Assessment, 27(14). View this article in WRRO
- What is the evidence that advertising policies could have an impact on gambling-related harms? A systematic umbrella review of the literature. Public Health, 215, 124-130. View this article in WRRO
- Increasing public participation and influence in local decision-making to address social determinants of health : a systematic review examining initiatives and theories. Local Government Studies, 49(5), 861-887. View this article in WRRO
- Risk assessment models for venous thromboembolism in pregnancy and in the puerperium: a systematic review. BMJ Open, 12(10). View this article in WRRO
- Understanding the current nutritional management for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - a mapping review. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 49, 328-340. View this article in WRRO
- Qualitative review on domains of quality of life important for patients, social care users, and informal carers to inform the development of the EQ-HWB. Value in Health, 25(4), 492-511. View this article in WRRO
- The impact of hypoglycemia on quality of life and related outcomes in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes: a systematic review. PLoS ONE, 16(12).
- Changes in quality of life following hypoglycaemia in adults with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review of longitudinal studies. Diabetic Medicine, 39(1). View this article in WRRO
- Risk assessment models for venous thromboembolism in hospitalised adult patients: a systematic review. BMJ Open, 11(7). View this article in WRRO
- Identifying the evidence base of interventions supporting mental health nurses to cope with stressful working enviroments: a scoping review. Journal of Nursing Management, 29(6), 1639-1652. View this article in WRRO
- The suitability of patient-reported outcome measures used to assess the impact of hypoglycaemia on quality of life in people with diabetes: a systematic review using COSMIN methods. Diabetologia, 64(6), 1213-1225. View this article in WRRO
- What are the cost-savings and health benefits of improving detection and management for six high cardiovascular risk conditions in England? An economic evaluation. BMJ Open, 10(9). View this article in WRRO
- Interventions to promote oral nutritional behaviours in people living with neurodegenerative disorders of the motor system : a systematic review. Clinical Nutrition, 39(8), 2547-2556. View this article in WRRO
- Learning across the UK: a review of public health systems and policy approaches to early child development since political devolution. Journal of Public Health, 42(2), 224-238. View this article in WRRO
- Different strategies for pharmacological thromboprophylaxis for lower-limb immobilisation after injury: systematic review and economic evaluation. Health Technology Assessment, 23(63), 1-190. View this article in WRRO
- The optimisation of non-invasive ventilation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis : a systematic review. European Respiratory Journal, 54(3). View this article in WRRO
- Meeting the review family : exploring review types and associated information retrieval requirements. Health Information and Libraries Journal, 36(3), 202-222. View this article in WRRO
- Optimizing the noninvasive ventilation pathway for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease: a systematic review. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis & Frontotemporal Degeneration, 20(7-8), 461-472. View this article in WRRO
- Individual risk factors predictive of venous thromboembolism in patients with temporary lower limb immobilisation due to injury: a systematic review. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 17(2), 329-344. View this article in WRRO
- Assessing prognosis and prediction of treatment response in early rheumatoid arthritis: systematic reviews. Health Technology Assessment, 22(66), 1-294. View this article in WRRO
- Follow-Up Support for Effective type 1 Diabetes self-management (The FUSED Model): A systematic review and meta-ethnography of the barriers, facilitators and recommendations for sustaining self-management skills after attending a structured education programme. BMC Health Services Research, 18. View this article in WRRO
- Supporting public involvement in interview and other panels: a systematic review.. Health Expectations. View this article in WRRO
- Interventions to improve the care of adolescents with long term health conditions as they transfer from child to adult health services. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
All publications
Journal articles
- Scoping of policy impacts for regulating e-cigarettes (SPIRE): findings from a data and decision analytic model mapping project. NIHR Open Research. View this article in WRRO
- Diagnostic strategies for suspected acute aortic syndrome: systematic review, meta-analysis, decision-analytic modelling and value of information analysis. Health Technology Assessment, 29(45), 1-36. View this article in WRRO
- Quantitative faecal immunochemical tests to guide colorectal cancer pathway referral in primary care. A systematic review, meta-analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis. Health Technology Assessment, 29(46). View this article in WRRO
- 3216 Diagnostic accuracy of alternative biomarkers for acute aortic syndrome: a systematic review. Emergency Medicine Journal, 42(6), e1.3-e1.3. View this article in WRRO
- How to implement digital clinical consultations in UK maternity care: the ARM@DA realist review. Health and Social Care Delivery Research. View this article in WRRO
- Faecal immunochemical tests for patients with symptoms suggestive of colorectal cancer: an updated systematic review and multiple-threshold meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy studies. Colorectal Disease, 27(1). View this article in WRRO
- OP15 Cost-Effectiveness Of Quantitative Fecal Immunochemical Tests For Detecting Suspected Colorectal Cancer In The Context Of Colonoscopy Capacity Constraints. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 40(S1), S7-S7.
- PP09 Fecal immunochemical tests for patients with symptoms suggestive of colorectal cancer: a systematic review and multiple-threshold meta-analysis. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 40(S1), S56-S57. View this article in WRRO
- MT55: Faecal immunochemical tests for patients in primary care with symptoms of colorectal cancer: systematic review and multiple-threshold meta-analysis. Value in Health, 27(12). View this article in WRRO
- The FAIR database: facilitating access to public health research literature. JAMIA Open, 7(4). View this article in WRRO
- Measures of social connectedness in adult populations: a systematic review. BMC Public Health, 24(1). View this article in WRRO
- FAIRSTEPS study - Framework Addressing Inequities in pRimary care using STakEholder PerspectiveS: Integrative evidence review and Delphi consensus. Public Health, 237, 307-315. View this article in WRRO
- Optimising digital clinical consultations in maternity care: a realist review and implementation principles. BMJ Open, 14(10). View this article in WRRO
- Public health involvement in alcohol licensing decisions in the UK: a systematic review of qualitative studies. BMJ Public Health, 2024(2). View this article in WRRO
- Exploring the impact of housing insecurity on the health and wellbeing of children and young people in the United Kingdom: a qualitative systematic review. BMC Public Health, 24. View this article in WRRO
- Pharmacist-led primary care interventions to promote medicines optimisation and reduce overprescribing: a systematic review of UK studies and initiatives. BMJ Open, 14. View this article in WRRO
- Diagnostic accuracy of alternative biomarkers for acute aortic syndrome: a systematic review. Emergency Medicine Journal, 41(11), 678-685. View this article in WRRO
- Health system adaptations for extreme heat: protocol for an international scoping review of reviews. PLOS ONE, 19(7). View this article in WRRO
- Diagnostic accuracy of the aortic dissection detection risk score alone or with D-dimer for acute aortic syndromes: systematic review and meta-analysis. PLOS ONE, 19(6). View this article in WRRO
- Diagnostic accuracy of D-dimer for acute aortic syndromes: systematic review and meta-analysis. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 84(4), 409-421. View this article in WRRO
- Individual Placement and Support (IPS) beyond severe mental health: An overview review and meta-analysis of evidence around vocational outcomes. Preventive Medicine Reports, 43. View this article in WRRO
- Effectiveness of interventions to improve job-related wellbeing of employees working from home: a rapid review. Discover Psychology, 4. View this article in WRRO
- Developing initial programme theories for a realist synthesis on digital clinical consultations in maternity care: contributions from stakeholder involvement. Journal of Research in Nursing, 29(2), 127-140. View this article in WRRO
- Thromboprophylaxis during pregnancy and the puerperium: a systematic review and economic evaluation to estimate the value of future research. Health Technology Assessment, 28(9). View this article in WRRO
- Evaluating the impact of local alcohol licensing decisions on outcomes for the community: a systematic review. BMJ Public Health, 2(1). View this article in WRRO
- Understanding interventions and outcomes in supported employment and individual placement support: a qualitative evidence synthesis. Disability and Health Journal, 17(2). View this article in WRRO
- Exploring the impact of housing insecurity on the health and well-being of children and young people: a systematic review. Public Health Research, 11(13). View this article in WRRO
- Covariates of success in quitting smoking: a systematic review of studies from 2008 to 2021 conducted to inform the statistical analyses of quitting outcomes of a hospital-based tobacco dependence treatment service in the United Kingdom. NIHR Open Research, 3(28). View this article in WRRO
- Cost-effectiveness of therapeutics for COVID-19 patients: a rapid review and economic analysis. Health Technology Assessment, 27(14). View this article in WRRO
- What is the evidence that advertising policies could have an impact on gambling-related harms? A systematic umbrella review of the literature. Public Health, 215, 124-130. View this article in WRRO
- Increasing public participation and influence in local decision-making to address social determinants of health : a systematic review examining initiatives and theories. Local Government Studies, 49(5), 861-887. View this article in WRRO
- Health literacy interventions for reducing the use of primary and emergency services for minor health problems: a systematic review. Health and Social Care Delivery Research, 10(38). View this article in WRRO
- Risk assessment models for venous thromboembolism in pregnancy and in the puerperium: a systematic review. BMJ Open, 12(10). View this article in WRRO
- Realist inquiry into maternity care @ a distance (ARM@DA): realist review protocol. BMJ Open, 12(9). View this article in WRRO
- Understanding the current nutritional management for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - a mapping review. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 49, 328-340. View this article in WRRO
- Diagnostic accuracy of conventional oral examination for detecting oral cavity cancer and potentially malignant disorders in patients with clinically evident oral lesions: Systematic review and meta‐analysis. Head & Neck, 44(4), 998-1013. View this article in WRRO
- Qualitative review on domains of quality of life important for patients, social care users, and informal carers to inform the development of the EQ-HWB. Value in Health, 25(4), 492-511. View this article in WRRO
- The impact of hypoglycemia on quality of life and related outcomes in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes: a systematic review. PLoS ONE, 16(12).
- Changes in quality of life following hypoglycaemia in adults with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review of longitudinal studies. Diabetic Medicine, 39(1). View this article in WRRO
- Risk assessment models for venous thromboembolism in hospitalised adult patients: a systematic review. BMJ Open, 11(7). View this article in WRRO
- Identifying the evidence base of interventions supporting mental health nurses to cope with stressful working enviroments: a scoping review. Journal of Nursing Management, 29(6), 1639-1652. View this article in WRRO
- The suitability of patient-reported outcome measures used to assess the impact of hypoglycaemia on quality of life in people with diabetes: a systematic review using COSMIN methods. Diabetologia, 64(6), 1213-1225. View this article in WRRO
- What are the cost-savings and health benefits of improving detection and management for six high cardiovascular risk conditions in England? An economic evaluation. BMJ Open, 10(9). View this article in WRRO
- Interventions to promote oral nutritional behaviours in people living with neurodegenerative disorders of the motor system : a systematic review. Clinical Nutrition, 39(8), 2547-2556. View this article in WRRO
- Learning across the UK: a review of public health systems and policy approaches to early child development since political devolution. Journal of Public Health, 42(2), 224-238. View this article in WRRO
- Different strategies for pharmacological thromboprophylaxis for lower-limb immobilisation after injury: systematic review and economic evaluation. Health Technology Assessment, 23(63), 1-190. View this article in WRRO
- The optimisation of non-invasive ventilation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis : a systematic review. European Respiratory Journal, 54(3). View this article in WRRO
- Meeting the review family : exploring review types and associated information retrieval requirements. Health Information and Libraries Journal, 36(3), 202-222. View this article in WRRO
- Optimizing the noninvasive ventilation pathway for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease: a systematic review. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis & Frontotemporal Degeneration, 20(7-8), 461-472. View this article in WRRO
- Individual risk factors predictive of venous thromboembolism in patients with temporary lower limb immobilisation due to injury: a systematic review. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 17(2), 329-344. View this article in WRRO
- Ibrutinib for Treating Relapsed or Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma: An Evidence Review Group Perspective of a NICE Single Technology Appraisal. PharmacoEconomics, 37(3), 333-343. View this article in WRRO
- Assessing prognosis and prediction of treatment response in early rheumatoid arthritis: systematic reviews. Health Technology Assessment, 22(66), 1-294. View this article in WRRO
- Follow-Up Support for Effective type 1 Diabetes self-management (The FUSED Model): A systematic review and meta-ethnography of the barriers, facilitators and recommendations for sustaining self-management skills after attending a structured education programme. BMC Health Services Research, 18. View this article in WRRO
- Obinutuzumab with Bendamustine for Treating Follicular Lymphoma Refractory to Rituximab: An Evidence Review Group Perspective of a NICE Single Technology Appraisal. Pharmacoeconomics, 36(10), 1143-1151. View this article in WRRO
- 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
- Sarilumab for Previously-Treated Moderate or Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Evidence Review Group Perspective of a NICE Single Technology Appraisal. Pharmacoeconomics, 36(12), 1427-1437. View this article in WRRO
- Pertuzumab for the Neoadjuvant Treatment of Early-Stage HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: An Evidence Review Group Perspective of a NICE Single Technology Appraisal. Pharmacoeconomics, 36(1), 29-38. View this article in WRRO
- Mepolizumab for treating severe eosinophilic asthma: an evidence review group perspective of a NICE single technology appraisal. Pharmacoeconomics, 36, 131-144. View this article in WRRO
- OP73 Using Visualization In Scoping The Literature For A Prognostic Health Technology Assessment. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 33(S1), 33-34.
- Certolizumab Pegol for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis Following Inadequate Response to a TNF-α Inhibitor: An Evidence Review Group Perspective of a NICE Single Technology Appraisal.. Pharmacoeconomics, 35(11), 1141-1151. View this article in WRRO
- Adalimumab for Treating Moderate-to-Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa: An Evidence Review Group Perspective of a NICE Single Technology Appraisal. PharmacoEconomics, 35(8), 805-815. View this article in WRRO
- 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
- 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. View this article in WRRO
- Supporting public involvement in interview and other panels: a systematic review.. Health Expectations. View this article in WRRO
- Interventions to improve the care of adolescents with long term health conditions as they transfer from child to adult health services. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
- Optimising digital clinical consultations in maternity care: a realist review and implementation principles. Health and Social Care Delivery Research, 13(22), 79-80.
- Evolocumab for Treating Primary Hypercholesterolaemia and Mixed Dyslipidaemia: An Evidence Review Group Perspective of a NICE Single Technology Appraisal. PharmacoEconomics.
Conference proceedings
- P27 Where is the evidence for the benefits and challenges to stakeholders of engaging in public health evidence synthesis? A systematic review. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, Vol. 79(Suppl 1) (pp A51.1-A51). Bradford, UK, 10 September 2025 - 10 September 2025. View this article in WRRO
- 2613 Diagnostic accuracy of the aortic dissection detection risk score alone or with D-dimer for acute aortic syndromes: systematic review and meta-analysis. RCEM Annual Scientific Conference 2024 Abstracts (pp A9.1-A9)
- 2553 Diagnostic accuracy of alternative biomarkers for acute aortic syndrome: a systematic review. RCEM Annual Scientific Conference 2024 Abstracts (pp A17.1-A17)
- OP68 The effectiveness of neighbourhood-level interventions to reduce outdoor air pollution: systematic review. SSM Annual Scientific Meeting (pp A24.1-A24)
- OP22 Exploring the impact of housing insecurity on the health and wellbeing of children and young people in the United Kingdom: a qualitative systematic review*. SSM Annual Scientific Meeting (pp A11.2-A12)
- OP35 The relationship between exposure to gambling-related advertising and attitudes, behaviour and gambling-related harms. SSM Annual Scientific Meeting (pp A17.2-A17)
- RNM-03 Factors associated with oral nutritional behaviours in people with motor neuron disease: a systematic review. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, Vol. 20(suppl 1) (pp 310-310). Perth, Australia, 4 December 2019 - 4 December 2019. View this article in WRRO
- Understanding public health systems through a participatory systematic review and systems infographic. The Lancet, Vol. 394(Supplement 2) (pp S22-S22). London, UK, 29 November 2019 - 29 November 2019. View this article in WRRO
- Developing Content for a New Generic Qaly Measure: Results from a Qualitative Literature Review (E-Qaly Project). Value in Health, Vol. 21 (pp S110-S110)
- Do Composition Systems Support Creativity? - An evaluation. International Computer Music Conference Icmc Proceedings
Reports
- Unlocking Data to Inform Public Health Policy and Practice: The Whole Collection
- Unlocking Data to Inform Public Health Policy and Practice
- Systematic review of the evidence on housing interventions for ‘housing-vulnerable’ adults and its relationship to wellbeing View this article in WRRO
- Four Nations Study: A comparative systems review and thematic policy analysis of public health across the four constituent countries of the UK
Posters
- Addressing challenges in the conduct of a systematic review of clinical prediction models in rheumatoid arthritis. 25th Cochrane Colloquium, Edingurgh.
- Clinical prediction models for patients with early rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review and evidence synthesis. MEMTAM (Methods for Evaluation of medical prediction Models, Test And Biomarkers), Utecht, The Nethe.
- Understanding public health systems: a participatory systematic review and systems infographic.
- Early Years Policy in the UK - from the child’s perspective.
Datasets
- Unlocking Data to Inform Public Health Policy and Practice: WP1 Mapping Review Supplementary Excel S1.
Other
- Correction to: The suitability of patient-reported outcome measures used to assess the impact of hypoglycaemia on quality of life in people with diabetes: a systematic review using COSMIN methods. Diabetologia, 65(6), 1063-1063.
- Department of Error. The Lancet, 394(10216), 2242-2242.
- Addressing health inequity: Increasing participation and influence in local decision-making.
Preprints
- Covariates of success in quitting smoking: a systematic review of studies from 2008 to 2021 conducted to inform the statistical analyses of quitting outcomes of a hospital-based tobacco dependence treatment service in the United Kingdom. View this article in WRRO
- Measures of social connectedness in adult populations: A systematic review, Springer Science and Business Media LLC.
- Covariates of success in quitting smoking in the community and secondary acute or mental health care services: a rapid systematic review, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
- Diagnostic accuracy of biopsy versus full excision for diagnosis of oral cancer: a systematic review. View this article in WRRO
- Increasing Public Participation and Influence in Local Decision-making to Address Social Determinants of Health During Times of Resource Constraint: A Systematic Review Examining Initiatives and Theories, Springer Science and Business Media LLC.
- Developing initial programme theories for a realist synthesis on digital clinical consultations in maternity care: contributions from stakeholder involvement. Journal of Research in Nursing, 29(2), 127-140. View this article in WRRO
- Professional activities and memberships
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I am an advisor for JIBS and chair one of their enhancement groups working with Wolters Kluwer to develop their Ovid platform. I am also a member of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals' Health Libraries Group.