Health Technology Assessment

Papers
(The median citation count of Health Technology Assessment is 5. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)
ArticleCitations
Framework for the development and evaluation of complex interventions: gap analysis, workshop and consultation-informed update180
Denosumab, raloxifene, romosozumab and teriparatide to prevent osteoporotic fragility fractures: a systematic review and economic evaluation77
Smoking cessation medicines and e-cigarettes: a systematic review, network meta-analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis60
Psychological interventions to improve self-management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review54
Developing a reference protocol for structured expert elicitation in health-care decision-making: a mixed-methods study28
Interventions based on early intensive applied behaviour analysis for autistic children: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis27
Total versus partial knee replacement in patients with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis: the TOPKAT RCT26
Progesterone to prevent miscarriage in women with early pregnancy bleeding: the PRISM RCT24
Powered mobility interventions for very young children with mobility limitations to aid participation and positive development: the EMPoWER evidence synthesis24
Annual mammographic screening to reduce breast cancer mortality in women from age 40 years: long-term follow-up of the UK Age RCT23
Active monitoring, radical prostatectomy and radical radiotherapy in PSA-detected clinically localised prostate cancer: the ProtecT three-arm RCT22
Computerised speech and language therapy or attention control added to usual care for people with long-term post-stroke aphasia: the Big CACTUS three-arm RCT22
Cognitive–behavioural therapy for a variety of conditions: an overview of systematic reviews and panoramic meta-analysis22
Cancer diagnostic tools to aid decision-making in primary care: mixed-methods systematic reviews and cost-effectiveness analysis22
Prophylactic removal of impacted mandibular third molars: a systematic review and economic evaluation20
Exercise programme to improve quality of life for patients with end-stage kidney disease receiving haemodialysis: the PEDAL RCT20
Basic versus biofeedback-mediated intensive pelvic floor muscle training for women with urinary incontinence: the OPAL RCT20
Impact of video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy versus open lobectomy for lung cancer on recovery assessed using self-reported physical function: VIOLET RCT19
Urodynamics tests for the diagnosis and management of bladder outlet obstruction in men: the UPSTREAM non-inferiority RCT19
Interventions for adults with a history of complex traumatic events: the INCiTE mixed-methods systematic review18
Risk-based, 6-monthly and 24-monthly dental check-ups for adults: the INTERVAL three-arm RCT18
Home-based narrowband UVB, topical corticosteroid or combination for children and adults with vitiligo: HI-Light Vitiligo three-arm RCT18
Behavioural modification interventions for medically unexplained symptoms in primary care: systematic reviews and economic evaluation17
Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery compared with phacoemulsification: the FACT non-inferiority RCT17
Assistive technology and telecare to maintain independent living at home for people with dementia: the ATTILA RCT16
Digital smartphone intervention to recognise and manage early warning signs in schizophrenia to prevent relapse: the EMPOWER feasibility cluster RCT16
Imiquimod versus podophyllotoxin, with and without human papillomavirus vaccine, for anogenital warts: the HIPvac factorial RCT16
Validation and development of models using clinical, biochemical and ultrasound markers for predicting pre-eclampsia: an individual participant data meta-analysis16
Mapping clinical outcomes to generic preference-based outcome measures: development and comparison of methods16
Risk assessments and structured care interventions for prevention of foot ulceration in diabetes: development and validation of a prognostic model15
Two speeds of increasing milk feeds for very preterm or very low-birthweight infants: the SIFT RCT15
Rapid antigen detection and molecular tests for group A streptococcal infections for acute sore throat: systematic reviews and economic evaluation14
Universal late pregnancy ultrasound screening to predict adverse outcomes in nulliparous women: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis14
Parent-delivered interventions used at home to improve eating, drinking and swallowing in children with neurodisability: the FEEDS mixed-methods study14
High-sensitivity troponin assays for early rule-out of acute myocardial infarction in people with acute chest pain: a systematic review and economic evaluation14
Sodium bicarbonate to improve physical function in patients over 60 years with advanced chronic kidney disease: the BiCARB RCT14
Liver resection surgery compared with thermal ablation in high surgical risk patients with colorectal liver metastases: the LAVA international RCT14
Digital interventions in mental health: evidence syntheses and economic modelling13
Avatrombopag and lusutrombopag for thrombocytopenia in people with chronic liver disease needing an elective procedure: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis12
Lactic acid gel versus metronidazole for recurrent bacterial vaginosis in women aged 16 years and over: the VITA RCT12
Robot-assisted training compared with an enhanced upper limb therapy programme and with usual care for upper limb functional limitation after stroke: the RATULS three-group RCT12
Fall prevention interventions in primary care to reduce fractures and falls in people aged 70 years and over: the PreFIT three-arm cluster RCT12
Outpatient physiotherapy versus home-based rehabilitation for patients at risk of poor outcomes after knee arthroplasty: CORKA RCT12
Lamotrigine versus levetiracetam or zonisamide for focal epilepsy and valproate versus levetiracetam for generalised and unclassified epilepsy: two SANAD II non-inferiority RCTs11
Tranexamic acid to reduce head injury death in people with traumatic brain injury: the CRASH-3 international RCT11
Surgical fixation compared with cast immobilisation for adults with a bicortical fracture of the scaphoid waist: the SWIFFT RCT11
Sensory integration therapy for children with autism and sensory processing difficulties: the SenITA RCT11
Venous access devices for the delivery of long-term chemotherapy: the CAVA three-arm RCT11
Six versus 12 months’ adjuvant trastuzumab in patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer: the PERSEPHONE non-inferiority RCT11
Stratified versus usual care for the management of primary care patients with sciatica: the SCOPiC RCT11
Point-of-care creatinine tests to assess kidney function for outpatients requiring contrast-enhanced CT imaging: systematic reviews and economic evaluation11
A web-based, peer-supported self-management intervention to reduce distress in relatives of people with psychosis or bipolar disorder: the REACT RCT11
Levetiracetam as an alternative to phenytoin for second-line emergency treatment of children with convulsive status epilepticus: the EcLiPSE RCT10
Deprescribing medicines in older people living with multimorbidity and polypharmacy: the TAILOR evidence synthesis10
An extended stroke rehabilitation service for people who have had a stroke: the EXTRAS RCT10
Photodynamic versus white-light-guided resection of first-diagnosis non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer: PHOTO RCT10
Carer administration of as-needed subcutaneous medication for breakthrough symptoms in people dying at home: the CARiAD feasibility RCT10
Intravitreal ranibizumab versus aflibercept versus bevacizumab for macular oedema due to central retinal vein occlusion: the LEAVO non-inferiority three-arm RCT10
Oral nutritional interventions in frail older people who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition: a systematic review10
Conservative treatment for uncomplicated appendicitis in children: the CONTRACT feasibility study, including feasibility RCT10
Exercise to prevent shoulder problems after breast cancer surgery: the PROSPER RCT9
Antidepressant medication to prevent depression relapse in primary care: the ANTLER RCT9
Adding web-based behavioural support to exercise referral schemes for inactive adults with chronic health conditions: the e-coachER RCT9
Fluoxetine to improve functional outcomes in patients after acute stroke: the FOCUS RCT9
Supraglottic airway device versus tracheal intubation in the initial airway management of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: the AIRWAYS-2 cluster RCT9
Primary trabeculectomy versus primary glaucoma eye drops for newly diagnosed advanced glaucoma: TAGS RCT9
Reducing bias in trials from reactions to measurement: the MERIT study including developmental work and expert workshop9
Negative-pressure wound therapy compared with standard dressings following surgical treatment of major trauma to the lower limb: the WHiST RCT8
Modelling of hypothetical SARS-CoV-2 point-of-care tests on admission to hospital from A&E: rapid cost-effectiveness analysis8
Occupational advice to help people return to work following lower limb arthroplasty: the OPAL intervention mapping study8
Preoperative intravenous iron for anaemia in elective major open abdominal surgery: the PREVENTT RCT8
Progressive exercise compared with best-practice advice, with or without corticosteroid injection, for rotator cuff disorders: the GRASP factorial RCT8
Home environmental assessments and modification delivered by occupational therapists to reduce falls in people aged 65 years and over: the OTIS RCT8
Routine gastric residual volume measurement to guide enteral feeding in mechanically ventilated infants and children: the GASTRIC feasibility study8
Surgical treatments compared with early structured physiotherapy in secondary care for adults with primary frozen shoulder: the UK FROST three-arm RCT8
Sacral nerve stimulation versus the magnetic sphincter augmentation device for adult faecal incontinence: the SaFaRI RCT8
Prognostic models of survival in patients with advanced incurable cancer: the PiPS2 observational study8
Uterine artery embolisation versus myomectomy for premenopausal women with uterine fibroids wishing to avoid hysterectomy: the FEMME RCT7
Cardiovascular disease risk communication in NHS Health Checks using QRISK®2 and JBS3 risk calculators: the RICO qualitative and quantitative study7
Cognitive–behavioural therapy compared with standardised medical care for adults with dissociative non-epileptic seizures: the CODES RCT7
Psychological intervention, antipsychotic medication or a combined treatment for adolescents with a first episode of psychosis: the MAPS feasibility three-arm RCT7
A case management occupational health model to facilitate earlier return to work of NHS staff with common mental health disorders: a feasibility study7
Photobiomodulation in the management of oral mucositis for adult head and neck cancer patients receiving irradiation: the LiTEFORM RCT7
Behavioural interventions to promote physical activity in a multiethnic population at high risk of diabetes: PROPELS three-arm RCT7
Methenamine hippurate compared with antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections in women: the ALTAR non-inferiority RCT7
Switching antipsychotic medication to reduce sexual dysfunction in people with psychosis: the REMEDY RCT7
Defining the optimum strategy for identifying adults and children with coeliac disease: systematic review and economic modelling7
Open urethroplasty versus endoscopic urethrotomy for recurrent urethral stricture in men: the OPEN RCT6
Antimicrobial-impregnated central venous catheters for preventing neonatal bloodstream infection: the PREVAIL RCT6
An intervention to improve the quality of life in children of parents with serious mental illness: the Young SMILES feasibility RCT6
A multidomain decision support tool to prevent falls in older people: the FinCH cluster RCT6
Biomarkers for assessing acute kidney injury for people who are being considered for admission to critical care: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis6
Prognostic biomarkers to identify patients likely to develop severe Crohn’s disease: a systematic review6
A peer-delivered intervention to reduce harm and improve the well-being of homeless people with problem substance use: the SHARPS feasibility mixed-methods study6
Unicompartmental compared with total knee replacement for patients with multimorbidities: a cohort study using propensity score stratification and inverse probability weighting6
Thoracoscopy and talc poudrage compared with intercostal drainage and talc slurry infusion to manage malignant pleural effusion: the TAPPS RCT6
Modelling tool to support decision-making in the NHS Health Check programme: workshops, systematic review and co-production with users6
The effect of statins on muscle symptoms in primary care: the StatinWISE series of 200 N-of-1 RCTs6
Modelling approaches for histology-independent cancer drugs to inform NICE appraisals: a systematic review and decision-framework6
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays for monitoring TNF-alpha inhibitors and antibody levels in people with rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and economic evaluation6
Thulium laser transurethral vaporesection versus transurethral resection of the prostate for benign prostatic obstruction: the UNBLOCS RCT6
Endometrial scratch to increase live birth rates in women undergoing first-time in vitro fertilisation: RCT and systematic review6
Intravenous or oral antibiotic treatment in adults and children with cystic fibrosis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection: the TORPEDO-CF RCT6
Non-invasive testing for early detection of neovascular macular degeneration in unaffected second eyes of older adults: EDNA diagnostic accuracy study6
Non-contact infrared thermometers compared with current approaches in primary care for children aged 5 years and under: a method comparison study6
Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic use for sleep disturbance in people aged over 55 years living with dementia: a series of cohort studies6
Adrenaline to improve survival in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: the PARAMEDIC2 RCT6
Modelling of hypothetical SARS-CoV-2 point of care tests for routine testing in residential care homes: rapid cost-effectiveness analysis6
Synthetic sling or artificial urinary sphincter for men with urodynamic stress incontinence after prostate surgery: the MASTER non-inferiority RCT5
Placebo comparator group selection and use in surgical trials: the ASPIRE project including expert workshop5
Shock-absorbing flooring for fall-related injury prevention in older adults and staff in hospitals and care homes: the SAFEST systematic review5
Coenzyme Q10 to manage chronic heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction: a systematic review and economic evaluation5
Cognitive therapy compared with CBT for social anxiety disorder in adolescents: a feasibility study5
Infective endocarditis following invasive dental procedures: IDEA case-crossover study5
Transfer of thawed frozen embryo versus fresh embryo to improve the healthy baby rate in women undergoing IVF: the E-Freeze RCT5
Endovascular stent grafting and open surgical replacement for chronic thoracic aortic aneurysms: a systematic review and prospective cohort study5
Patch augmentation surgery for rotator cuff repair: the PARCS mixed-methods feasibility study5
Compression stockings in addition to low-molecular-weight heparin to prevent venous thromboembolism in surgical inpatients requiring pharmacoprophylaxis: the GAPS non-inferiority RCT5
Vaccine effectiveness of live attenuated and trivalent inactivated influenza vaccination in 2010/11 to 2015/16: the SIVE II record linkage study5
Plasma exchange and glucocorticoids to delay death or end-stage renal disease in anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibody-associated vasculitis: PEXIVAS non-inferiority factorial RCT5
Lansoprazole for persistent throat symptoms in secondary care: the TOPPITS RCT5
Tibial nerve stimulation compared with sham to reduce incontinence in care home residents: ELECTRIC RCT5
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