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Dr Dwayne Boyers

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Dr Dwayne Boyers
Dr Dwayne Boyers
Dr Dwayne Boyers

Senior Research Fellow

Accepting PhDs

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Email Address
d.boyers@abdn.ac.uk
Telephone Number
+44 (0)1224 437850
Office Address

Health Economics Research Unit
Polwarth Building
Foresterhill
Aberdeen
AB25 2ZD

 

School/Department
School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition

Biography

Dwayne is a senior research fellow within the Assessment of Technologies theme at HERU.  Dwayne joined the unit as a research assistant in October 2009 after completing a MSc in economic policy evaluation and planning (National University of Ireland, Galway) and completed a part-time PhD in 2017. Dwayne has developed expertise in trial based and decision modelling economic evaluation studies and leads the cost-effectiveness components of multiple technology assessment reviews for NICE and other bodies.  Dwayne has developed specific interests in the economic evaluation of dental care services and interventions and leads cost-effectiveness evaluations across several NIHR funded dental trials.  

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I am currently accepting PhDs in Applied Health Sciences.

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  • The ARCHITECT and Alinity urine NGAL assays, urine NephroCheck test, and urine and plasma NGAL tests to help assess the risk of acute kidney injury in people who are being considered for admission to critical care

    Brazzelli, M., Aucott, L., Aceves Martins, M., Robertson, C., Jacobsen, E., Imamura, M., Poobalan, A., Manson, P., Scotland, G., Kaye, C., Sawhney, S., Boyers, D.
    National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). 376 pages
    Books and Reports: Commissioned Reports

  • Bariatric surgery, lifestyle interventions and orlistat for severe obesity: the REBALANCE mixed-methods systematic review and economic evaluation

    Avenell, A., Robertson, C., Skea, Z., Jacobsen, E., Boyers, D., Cooper, D., Aceves-Martins, M., Retat, L., Fraser, C., Aveyard, P., Stewart, F., MacLennan, G., Webber, L., Corbould, E., Xu, B., Jaccard, A., Boyle, B., Duncan, E., Shimonovich, M., de Bruin, M.
    Health Technology Assessment, vol. 22, no. 68, pp. 1-286
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Interventions for treating or managing faecal incontinence in older people living in care homes

    Musa, M. K., Vinsnes, A. G., Blekken, L. E., Harris, R. G., Goodman, C., Boyers, D., Norton, C.
    Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2018, no. 11, CD013200
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • INTERVAL (investigation of NICE technologies for enabling risk-variable-adjusted-length) dental recalls trial: a multicentre randomised controlled trial investigating the best dental recall interval for optimum, cost-effective maintenance of oral health in dentate adults attending dental primary care

    Clarkson, J. E., Pitts, N. B., Bonetti, D., Boyers, D., Braid, H., Elford, R., Fee, P. A., Floate, R., Goulão, B., Humphris, G., Needleman, I., Norrie, J. D. T., Ord, F., van der Pol, M., Ramsay, C. R., Ricketts, D. N. J., Worthington, H. V., Young, L., INTERVAL Trial Collaboration
    BMC Oral Health, vol. 18, 135
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Improving the Quality of Dentistry (IQuaD): a cluster factorial randomised controlled trial comparing the effectiveness and cost-benefit of oral hygiene advice and/or periodontal instrumentation with routine care for the prevention and management of periodontal disease in dentate adults attending dental primary care

    Ramsay, C. R., Clarkson, J. E., Duncan, A., Lamont, T. J., Heasman, P. A., Boyers, D., Goulão, B., Bonetti, D., Bruce, R., Gouick, J., Heasman, L., Lovelock-Hempleman, L. A., Macpherson, L. E., McCracken, G. I., McDonald, A. M., McLaren-Neil, F., Mitchell, F. E., Norrie, J. D., van der Pol, M., Sim, K., Steele, J. G., Sharp, A., Watt, G., Worthington, H. V., Young, L.
    Health Technology Assessment, vol. 22, no. 38, pp. 1-176
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Clinical Effectiveness of Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance Interventions for Men: A Systematic Review of Men-Only Randomized Controlled Trials (The ROMEO Project)

    Robertson, C., Avenell, A., Stewart, F., Archibald, D., Douglas, F., Hoddinott, P., Van Teijlingen, E., Boyers, D.
    American Journal of Men's Health, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 1096-1123
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Mesh, graft, or standard repair for women having primary transvaginal anterior or posterior compartment prolapse surgery: two parallel-group, multicentre, randomised, controlled trials (PROSPECT)

    Glazener, C. M. A., Breeman, S., Elders, A., Hemming, C., Cooper, K. G., Freeman, R. M., Smith, A. R. B., Reid, F., Hagen, S., Montgomery, I., Kilonzo, M., Boyers, D., McDonald, A., McPherson, G., MacLennan, G., Norrie, J., PROSPECT study group
    The Lancet, vol. 389, no. 10067, pp. 381–392
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Sex based differences in trials: Sex can affect participation, engagement, and adherence in trials

    Avenell, A., Robertson, C., Stewart, F., Boyers, D., Douglas, F., Archibald, D., van Teijlingen, E., Hoddinott, P., Boachie, C.
    BMJ, vol. 355, 6754
    Contributions to Journals: Letters

  • Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of surgical options for the management of anterior and/or posterior vaginal wall prolapse: two randomised controlled trials within a comprehensive cohort study - results from the PROSPECT Study

    Glazener, C., Breeman, S., Elders, A., Hemming, C., Cooper, K., Freeman, R., Smith, A., Hagen, S., Montgomery, I., Kilonzo, M., Boyers, D., McDonald, A., McPherson, G., MacLennan, G., Norrie, J.
    Health Technology Assessment, vol. 20, no. 95, pp. 1-452
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Two parallel, pragmatic, UK multicentre, randomised controlled trials comparing surgical options for upper compartment (vault or uterine) pelvic organ prolapse (the VUE Study): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

    Glazener, C., Constable, L., Hemming, C., Breeman, S., Elders, A., Cooper, K., Freeman, R., Smith, A. R. B., Hagen, S., McDonald, A., McPherson, G., Montgomery, I., Kilonzo, M., Boyers, D., Goulao, B., Norrie, J.
    Trials, vol. 17, pp. 1-18
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • 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

    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

  • The clinical and cost-effectiveness of open mesh repairs in adults presenting with a clinically diagnosed unilateral, primary inguinal hernia who are operated in an elective setting: systematic review and economic evaluation

    Sharma, P., Boyers, D., Scott, N. W., Hernandez, R. A., Fraser, C. M., Cruickshank, M., Ahmed, I., Ramsay, C. R., Brazzelli, M. G.
    Health Technology Assessment, vol. 19, no. 92, pp. i - 141
    Contributions to Journals: Literature Reviews

  • A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis on the Management of Male Obesity

    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

  • Surgical trial in traumatic intracerebral haemorrhage (STITCH): A randomised controlled trial of early surgery compared with Initial conservative treatment

    Gregson, B. A., Rowan, E. N., Francis, R., McNamee, P., Boyers, D., Mitchell, P., McColl, E., Chambers, I. R., Unterberg, A., Mendelow, A. D., STITCH(TRAUMA) investigators
    Health Technology Assessment, vol. 19, no. 70, pp. 1-138
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Early surgery versus initial conservative treatment in patients with traumatic intracerebral haemorrhage [STITCH(Trauma)]: the first randomized trial

    Mendelow, A. D., Gregson, B. A., Rowan, E. N., Francis, R., McColl, E., McNamee, P., Chambers, I., Unterberg, A. W., Boyers, D., Mitchell, P.
    Journal of Neurotrauma, vol. 32, no. 17, pp. 1312-1323
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

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

    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

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

    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

  • Comparison of an adjustable anchored single-incision mini-sling, Ajust (R), with a standard mid-urethral sling, TVT-OTM: a health economic evaluation

    Boyers, D., Kilonzo, M., Mostafa, A., Abdel-Fattah, M.
    BJU International, vol. 112, no. 8, pp. 1169-1177
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • IQuaD dental trial; improving the quality of dentistry: a multicentre randomised controlled trial comparing oral hygiene advice and periodontal instrumentation for the prevention and management of periodontal disease in dentate adults attending dental primary care

    Clarkson, J. E., Ramsay, C. R., Averely, P., Bonetti, D., Boyers, D., Campbell, L., Chadwick, G. R., Duncan, A., Elders, A., Gouick, J., Hall, A. F., Heasman, L., Heasman, P. A., Hodge, P. J., Jones, C., Laird, M., Lamont, T. J., Lovelock, L. A., Madden, I., McCombes, W., McCracken, G. I., McDonald, A. M., McPherson, G., Macpherson, L. E., Mitchell, F. E., Norrie, J. D. T., Pitts, N. B., van der Pol, M., Ricketts, D. N., Ross, M. K., Steele, J. G., Swan, M., Tickle, M., Watt, P. D., Worthington, H. V., Young, L.
    BMC Oral Health, vol. 13, 58
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Cost-effectiveness of Self-management Methods for the Treatment of Chronic Pain in an Aging Adult Population: A Systematic Review of the Literature

    Boyers, D., McNamee, P., Clarke, A., Jones, D., Martin, D., Schofield, P., Smith, B. H.
    Clinical Journal of Pain, vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 366-375
    Contributions to Journals: Literature Reviews

  • Challenges in conducting a systematic review of the diagnostic accuracy of genetic tests: an example of the genetic diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolaemia

    Sharma, P., Mowatt, G., Stewart, F., Boachie, C., Miedzybrodzka, Z., Simpson, W., Boyers, D., Kilonzo, M. M., McNamee, P.
    Cochrane Colloquium
    Contributions to Conferences: Posters

  • A nationwide screening programme for familial hypercholesterolaemia in Scotland using existing services

    Miedzybrodzka, Z., Bell, C., Boyers, D., Brown, C., Kelly, K., Tennant, S., Walker, S., Finnie, R., van Mourik, M., Pearson, P., Slater, S., Berg, J., Hailey, H., Gregory, H., Simpson, W.
    British Human Genetics Conference, pp. S115
    Contributions to Journals: Abstracts

  • Efficacy and Cost of an Exercise Programme for Functionally Impaired Older Heart Failure Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Witham, M. D., Fulton, R. L., Greig, C. A., Johnston, D. W., Lang, C. C., van der Pol, M., Boyers, D., Struthers, A. D., McMurdo, M. E. T.
    Circulation. Heart Failure, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 209-216
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Elucigene FH20 and LIPOchip for the diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolaemia: a systematic review and economic evaluation

    Sharma, P., Boyers, D., Boachie, C., Stewart, F., Miedzybrodzka, Z., Simpson, W., Kilonzo, M., McNamee, P., Mowatt, G.
    Health Technology Assessment, vol. 16, no. 17, pp. 1-266
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Eltrombopag for the treatment of chronic immune or idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura: A NICE single technology appraisal

    Boyers, D., Jia, X., Jenkinson, D., Mowatt, G.
    Pharmacoeconomics, vol. 30, no. 6, pp. 483-495
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Process evaluation for the FEeding Support Team (FEST) randomised controlled feasibility trial of proactive and reactive telephone support for breastfeeding women living in disadvantaged areas

    Hoddinott, P., Craig, L., Maclennan, G., Boyers, D., Vale, L., On behalf of the NHS Grampian and the University of Aberdeen FEST project team
    BMJ Open, vol. 2, no. 2, e001039
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • The FEeding Support Team (FEST) randomised, controlled feasibility trial of proactive and reactive telephone support for breastfeeding women living in disadvantaged areas

    Hoddinott, P., Craig, L., Maclennan, G., Boyers, D., Vale, L., On behalf of the NHS Grampian and the University of Aberdeen FEST project team
    BMJ Open, vol. 2, no. 2, e000652
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • A pragmatic multi-centre randomised controlled trial of fluid loading in high-risk surgical patients undergoing major elective surgery: the FOCCUS study

    Cuthbertson, B. H., Campbell, M. K., Stott, S. A., Elders, A., Hernández, R., Boyers, D., Norrie, J., Kinsella, J., Brittenden, J., Cook, J., Rae, D., Cotton, S. C., Alcorn, D., Addison, J., Grant, A., The FOCCUS study group
    Critical Care, vol. 15, no. 6, R296
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Elucigene and LIPOchip for FH: NICE Diagnostic Assessment Review (DAR)

    Sharma, P., Boyers, D., Boachie, C., Stewart, F., Miedzybrodzka, Z., Simpson, W., Kilonzo, M. M., McNamee, P., Mowatt, G.
    Contributions to Conferences: Other Contributions

  • A randomised controlled trial of exercise training for older heart failure patients

    Fulton, R. L., Witham, M. D., Greig, C., Johnston, D., Lang, C. C., Van der Pol, M., Boyers, D., Struthers, A. D., McMurdo, M. E. T., Johnston, D.
    Age and Ageing, vol. 40, no. Suppl. 2, pp. II9
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Eltrombopag for the treatment of chronic idiopathic (immune) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP): a single technology appraisal

    Boyers, D., Jia, X., Crowther, M., Jenkinson, D., Fraser, C., Mowatt, G.
    Health Technology Assessment, vol. 15, no. Suppl. 1, pp. 23-32
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Pragmatic multi-centre randomised trial of (1) routine postoperative ICU care and/or (2) pre-operative fluid loading in high-risk surgical patients undergoing major elective and urgent surgery

    Cuthbertson, B., Campbell, M. K., Stott, S., Vale, L. D., Norrie, J. D. T., Kinsella, J., Cook, J. A., Brittenden, J., Grant, A. M., Alcorn, D., Serpell, M., McColl, S., Rae, D., Shepherd, K., Addison, J., McPherson, G. C., McDonald, A. M., Cotton, S. C., Elders, A. S., MacLennan, G. S., Boyers, D., Hernández, R. A.
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom: Chief Scientist Office. 7 pages
    Books and Reports: Commissioned Reports

  • Eltrombopag for the treatment of chronic idiopathic (immune) thrombocytopenic purpura: A Single Technology Appraisal

    Boyers, D., Jia, X., Crowther, M., Jenkinson, D. J., Fraser, C. M., Mowatt, G.
    Southampton, United Kingdom: NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme. 164 pages
    Books and Reports: Commissioned Reports
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