Professor Alison Avenell

Clinical Chair in Health Services Research

Email Address: a.avenell@abdn.ac.uk
Telephone Number: +44 (0)1224 438164
Office Address: Health Services Research Unit
3rd Floor Health Sciences Building
Foresterhill
Aberdeen
AB25 2ZD
School/Department: School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition

Biography

Alison Avenell joined the Unit in 1998, as a Clinical Research Fellow. She was subsequently funded by the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government Health Directorates as a Clinical Research Fellow to undertake research in the MRC funded RECORD trial, which examined the effect of calcium and/or vitamin D supplementation in the secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures. She also led the MAVIS trial which examined the effectiveness of vitamin and mineral supplementation in preventing infections in older people, and helped lead the SIGNET trial of glutamine and selenium supplementation in critical illness. She was a CSO funded Career Scientist and currently has a clinical chair in health services research and is an Honorary Consultant in Clinical Biochemistry, undertaking systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials of treatments for adult obesity, and under-nutrition in clinical practice.

Research

Current Research

Current projects

Completed projects

RECORD
ROMEO

Publications

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Should adults take vitamin D supplements to prevent disease?
2016 - Published
Bolland, M. J., Avenell, A., Grey, A.
BMJ, vol. 355, i6201
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.i6201
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/7746/1/bmj.i6201.full.pdf
A randomised controlled trial comparing laparoscopic cholecystectomy with observation/conservative management for preventing recurrent symptoms and complications in adults with uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones. (C-Gall trial)
2016 - Published
Malik, M., Murchie, P., Gillies, K., Brazzelli, M. G., Avenell, A., Hernandez, R., Norrie, J., Blazeby, J., Ramsay, C., Ahmed, I.
International Surgical Congress of the Association-of-Surgeons-of-Great-Britain-and-Ireland, pp. 195-196
Contributions to Journals: Abstracts
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.10266
Errors in NOF meta-analyses of calcium and vitamin D supplements
2016 - Published
Bolland, M. J., Avenell, A., Grey, A., Reid, I. R.
Osteoporosis International, vol. 27, no. 8, pp. 2637-2639
Contributions to Journals: Letters
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-015-3466-6
Patterns of weight change after the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in Scotland and their relationship with glycaemic control, mortality and cardiovascular outcomes: a retrospective cohort study
2016 - Published
Aucott, L. S., Philip, S., Avenell, A., Afolabi, E. K., Sattar, N., Wild, S., Scottish Diabetes Research Network (SDRN) Epidemiology group
BMJ Open, vol. 6, no. 7, pp. 1-14
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010836
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/7440/1/BMJ_Open_2016_Aucott_.pdf
Behavioural Interventions for Severe Obesity Before and/or After Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
2016 - Published
Stewart, F., Avenell, A.
Obesity Surgery, vol. 26, no. 6, pp. 1203-1214
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-015-1873-6
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/8729/1/Obesity_surgery_paper_figures.docx
Qualitative research, observational research, and The BMJ
2016 - Published
Bolland, M. J., Avenell, A., Grey, A.
British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.), vol. 352, pp. 1-1
Contributions to Journals: Letters
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.i1483
Should weight loss and maintenance programmes be designed differently for men? A systematic review of long-term randomised controlled trials presenting data for men and women: The ROMEO project
2016 - Published
Robertson, C., Avenell, A., Boachie, C., Stewart, F., Archibald, D., Douglas, F., Hoddinott, P., van Teijlingen, E., Boyers, D.
Obesity research & clinical practice, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 70-84
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2015.04.005
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/7921/1/Robertson2015.docx
A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis on the Management of Male Obesity
2015 - Published
Archibald, D., Douglas, F., Hoddinott, P., Van Teijlingen, E., Stewart, F., Robertson, C., Boyers, D., Avenell, A.
BMJ Open, vol. 5, no. 10, e008372
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008372
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/5093/1/BMJ_Open_2015_Archibald_.pdf
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the sero-epidemiological association between Epstein-Barr virus and rheumatoid arthritis
2015 - Published
Ball, R. J., Avenell, A., Aucott, L., Hanlon, P., Vickers, M. A.
Arthritis Research & Therapy, vol. 17, pp. 274
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13075-015-0755-6
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/4995/1/s13075_015_0755_6.pdf
Does oral sodium bicarbonate therapy improve function and quality of life in older patients with chronic kidney disease and low-grade acidosis (the BiCARB trial)?: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
2015 - Published
Witham, M. D., Band, M. M., Littleford, R. C., Avenell, A., Soiza, R. L., McMurdo, M. E. T., Sumukadas, D., Ogston, S. A., Lamb, E. J., Hampson, G., MacNamee, P., BiCARB Study Group
Trials, vol. 16, 326
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-015-0843-6
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/4740/1/Does_oral_sodium_bicarbonate_therapy.pdf
Gaining pounds by losing pounds: preferences for lifestyle interventions to reduce obesity
2015 - Published
Ryan, M., Yi, D., Avenell, A., Douglas, F., Aucott, L., van Teijlingen, E., Vale, L.
Health economics, policy, and law, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 161-182
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1744133114000413
Gaining pounds by losing pounds: HERU Policy Brief
2015 - Published
Ryan, M. E., Yi, D., Avenell, A., Douglas, F. C. G., Aucott, L. S., Van Teijlingen, E., Vale, L. D.
Working Papers: Working Papers
- [ONLINE] https://www.abdn.ac.uk/heru/documents/Policy_Briefs/HERU_PB_March_2015.pdf
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/4507/1/HERU_PB_March_2015.pdf
Systematic review of the clinical and cost effectiveness of cholecystectomy versus observation/conservative management for uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones or cholecystitis
2015 - Published
Brazzelli, M., Cruickshank, M., Kilonzo, M., Ahmed, I., Stewart, F., McNamee, P., Elders, A., Fraser, C., Avenell, A., Ramsay, C.
Surgical Endoscopy, vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 637-647
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-014-3712-6
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/5579/1/Brazzelli_2014.pdf
- [ONLINE] https://abdn.pure.elsevier.com/en/en/researchoutput/systematic-review-of-the-clinical-and-cost-effectiveness-of-cholecystectomy-versus-observationconservative-management-for-uncomplicated-symptomatic-gallstones-or-cholecystitis(e29a0a7a-469c-40f1-ad6f-8ca6e5c92211).html
Calcium supplements increase risk of myocardial infarction
2015 - Published
Bolland, M. J., Grey, A., Avenell, A., Reid, I. R.
Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, vol. 30, no. 2, pp. 389-390
Contributions to Journals: Letters
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.2357
Branched-chain amino acid supplementation in adults with cirrhosis and porto-systemic encephalopathy: systematic review
2014 - Published
Metcalfe, E. L., Avenell, A., Fraser, A.
Clinical Nutrition, vol. 33, no. 6, pp. 958-965
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2014.02.011
Cardiovascular disease and vitamin D supplementation: trial analysis, systematic review, and meta-analysis
2014 - Published
Ford, J. A., MacLennan, G. S., Avenell, A., Bolland, M., Grey, A., Witham, M., RECORD Trial Group
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vol. 100, no. 3, pp. 746-755
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.113.082602
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/15632/1/Ford_2014.pdf
Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of cholecystectomy compared with observation/conservative management for preventing recurrent symptoms and complications in adults presenting with uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones or cholecystitis: a systematic review and economic evaluation
2014 - Published
Brazzelli, M., Cruickshank, M., Kilonzo, M., Ahmed, I., Stewart, F., McNamee, P., Elders, A., Fraser, C., Avenell, A., Ramsay, C.
Health Technology Assessment, vol. 18, no. 55, pp. 1-102
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3310/hta18550
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/4180/1/Brazzelli_2014.pdf
Are men difficult to find?: Identifying male-specific studies in MEDLINE and Embase
2014 - Published
Stewart, F., Fraser, C., Robertson, C., Avenell, A., Archibald, D., Douglas, F., Hoddinott, P., van Teijlingen, E., Boyers, D.
Systematic reviews , vol. 3, 78
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/2046-4053-3-78
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/3715/1/Stewart_2014.pdf
Long term maintenance of weight loss with non-surgical interventions in obese adults: systematic review and meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials
2014 - Published
Dombrowski, S. U., Knittle, K., Avenell, A., Araújo-Soares, V., Sniehotta, F. F.
BMJ, vol. 348, g2646
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.g2646
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/4181/1/Dombrowski_2014.pdf
Systematic reviews of and integrated report on the quantitative, qualitative and economic evidence base for the management of obesity in men
2014 - Published
Robertson, C., Archibald, D., Avenell, A., Douglas, F., Hoddinott, P., van Teijlingen, E., Boyers, D., Stewart, F., Boachie, C., Fioratou, E., Wilkins, D., Street, T., Carroll, P., Fowler, C.
Health Technology Assessment, vol. 18, no. 35, pp. v-vi, xxiii-xxix, 1-424
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3310/hta18350
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/3329/1/Robertson_2014.pdf
Vitamin D and vitamin D analogues for preventing fractures in post-menopausal women and older men
2014 - Published
Avenell, A., Mak, J. C. S., O'Connell, D.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, no. 4, CD000227
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD000227.pub4
Patterns of weight change in the first 5 years after diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes and their impact on glycaemic control and mortality
2014 - Published
Aucott, L., Philip, S., Avenell, A.
Diabetic Medicine, vol. 31, no. s1, pp. 25-25
Contributions to Journals: Abstracts
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the sero-epidemiological association between Epstein-Barr virus and systemic lupus erythematosus
2014 - Published
Hanlon, P., Avenell, A., Aucott, L., Vickers, M. A.
Arthritis Research & Therapy, vol. 16, no. 1, R3
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/ar4429
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/5476/1/ar4429.pdf
Advance telephone calls ahead of reminder questionnaires increase response rate in non-responders compared to questionnaire reminders only: The RECORD phone trial
2014 - Published
Maclennan, G., McDonald, A., McPherson, G., Treweek, S., Avenell, A., RECORD Trial Group
Trials, vol. 15, 13
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-15-13
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/3092/1/MacLennan_2013.pdf
Calcium supplements and cancer risk: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
2013 - Published
Bristow, S. M., Bolland, M. J., Maclennan, G. S., Avenell, A., Grey, A., Gamble, G. D., Reid, I. R.
British Journal of Nutrition, vol. 110, no. 8, pp. 1384-1393
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114513001050
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/3207/1/Bristow_2013.pdf

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Should adults take vitamin D supplements to prevent disease?

A randomised controlled trial comparing laparoscopic cholecystectomy with observation/conservative management for preventing recurrent symptoms and complications in adults with uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones. (C-Gall trial)

Errors in NOF meta-analyses of calcium and vitamin D supplements

Patterns of weight change after the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in Scotland and their relationship with glycaemic control, mortality and cardiovascular outcomes: a retrospective cohort study

Behavioural Interventions for Severe Obesity Before and/or After Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Qualitative research, observational research, and The BMJ

Should weight loss and maintenance programmes be designed differently for men? A systematic review of long-term randomised controlled trials presenting data for men and women: The ROMEO project

A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis on the Management of Male Obesity

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the sero-epidemiological association between Epstein-Barr virus and rheumatoid arthritis

Does oral sodium bicarbonate therapy improve function and quality of life in older patients with chronic kidney disease and low-grade acidosis (the BiCARB trial)?: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Gaining pounds by losing pounds: preferences for lifestyle interventions to reduce obesity

Gaining pounds by losing pounds: HERU Policy Brief

Systematic review of the clinical and cost effectiveness of cholecystectomy versus observation/conservative management for uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones or cholecystitis

Calcium supplements increase risk of myocardial infarction

Branched-chain amino acid supplementation in adults with cirrhosis and porto-systemic encephalopathy: systematic review

Cardiovascular disease and vitamin D supplementation: trial analysis, systematic review, and meta-analysis

Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of cholecystectomy compared with observation/conservative management for preventing recurrent symptoms and complications in adults presenting with uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones or cholecystitis: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Are men difficult to find?: Identifying male-specific studies in MEDLINE and Embase

Long term maintenance of weight loss with non-surgical interventions in obese adults: systematic review and meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials

Systematic reviews of and integrated report on the quantitative, qualitative and economic evidence base for the management of obesity in men

Vitamin D and vitamin D analogues for preventing fractures in post-menopausal women and older men

Patterns of weight change in the first 5 years after diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes and their impact on glycaemic control and mortality

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the sero-epidemiological association between Epstein-Barr virus and systemic lupus erythematosus

Advance telephone calls ahead of reminder questionnaires increase response rate in non-responders compared to questionnaire reminders only: The RECORD phone trial

Calcium supplements and cancer risk: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

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