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Evidence Reviews

 

SMTL’s Research and Development department carry out evidence reviews and health technology assessments (HTAs) for NHS Wales, including for the Evidence Based Procurement Board (EBPB) and other health boards in Wales, and on a commercial basis. Staff within the R&D department have training in:

  • Literature searching
  • Evidence critique and assessment of quality
  • Evidence synthesis
  • Health economics.

The department has produced in-depth pieces of work for EBPB and carries out rapid reviews when required. Examples of the reviews carried out include:

  • Atraumatic diagnostic lumbar puncture (EBPB project)
  • Dialkylcarbamoyl chloride (DACC)-coated dressings (EBPB project)
  • Use of Dyson heaters in ambulances (PHW project)
  • UVC & Air filtration systems in healthcare (BCUHB project)

If you have a potential project you wish to discuss or have any questions, please contact smtl.info@wales.nhs.uk.