Dr Neil Scott
MA, MSc, PhD
Senior Research Fellow
- Email Address
- n.w.scott@abdn.ac.uk
- Telephone Number
- +44 (0)1224 437108
- Office Address
- School/Department
- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition
Biography
Dr Neil Scott graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 1995 with an MA in Mathematics and has an MSc in Applied Statistics from Napier University. He obtained a PhD from the University of Aberdeen in 2007.
From 1997 to 2001 he worked as a medical statistician in the Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, where he worked on clinical trials and systematic reviews, particularly in surgery.
He joined the Biostatistics and Health Data department (originally the Department of Public Health, then the Medical Statistics Team) in 2001, and has collaborated on a large number of medical research projects in a wide variety of clinical areas.
He has an interest in the development and validation of quality-of-life instruments. His PhD project involved using differential item functioning (DIF) analyses to determine whether there were linguistic or cultural differences in responses to the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire.
He has a major interest in systematic reviews and meta-analysis and has co-authored many systematic reviews including several Cochrane reviews. He is also interested in complex evidence synthesis methodologies, such as network meta-analysis, and is a member of the Aberdeen team critiquing technology assessments for the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
He previously acted as a statistical consultant to NHS Grampian staff and is interested in statistical consultancy in general.
He contributes to a variety of teaching activities. He is course co-ordinator for the PU5522 online Applied Statistics course and is a lecturer on the Systematic Reviewing (PU5526) and Evidence Based Health (PU5031) courses.
External Memberships
Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society (RSS)
Research Overview
Neil’s main research interests include:
- Randomised controlled trials, including methods of randomisation
- Systematic reviews and meta-analysis, including individual patient data (IPD) reviews and network meta-analyses
- Health-related quality of life (HRQoL)
- Differential item functioning (DIF) methods
- Methods to assess translations of HRQoL questionnaires
- Case-control studies
- Statistical consultancy
Current PhD opportunity: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/comprehensive-meta-analyses-of-surgical-repair-of-groin-hernia/?p172221
Research Areas
Accepting PhDs
I am currently accepting PhDs in Applied Health Sciences.
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss your research ideas further.
Research Specialisms
- Medical Statistics
Our research specialisms are based on the Higher Education Classification of Subjects (HECoS) which is HESA open data, published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence.
Teaching Responsibilities
Contribution to:
PU5522 Applied Statistics (online) (lecturer and course co-ordinator)
PU5017 Applied Statistics (lecturer and previous course co-ordinator)
PU5526 Systematic Reviewing (lecturer)
PU5031 Evidence-Based Health (online) (lecturer)
SPSS staff course (previous lecturer)
Intermediate Statistics staff course (previous lecturer)
PhD Statistics Course (previous tutor)
Statistical consultancies (NHS and University staff)
Student clinics
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EORTC QLQ-C30 Reference Values Manual
Scott, N. W., Fayers, P., Aaronson, N. K., Bottomley, A., de Graeff, A., Groenvold, M., Gundy, C., Koller, M., Petersen, M. A., Sprangers, M. A., EORTC Quality of Life GroupEORTC Quality of Life Group, Brussels, Belgium. 427 pagesBooks and Reports: BooksKey health promotion factors among male members of staff at a higher educational institution: A cross-sectional postal survey
Vasianovich, A., Van Teijlingen, E., Reid, G., Scott, N. W.BMC Public Health, vol. 8, no. 58, 58Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-8-58
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/3905/1/Key_health_promotion.pdf
Dates of birth and seasonal changes in well-being among 4904 subjects completing the seasonal pattern assessment questionnaire
Eagles, J., Scott, N. W., Cameron, I. M., Wileman, S. M., Naji, S. A.Journal of Affective Disorders, vol. 104, no. 1-3, pp. 161-165Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2007.02.014
Environmental risk factors for Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism: the Geoparkinson study
Dick, F. D., De Palma, G., Ahmadi, A., Scott, N. W., Prescott, G. J., Bennett, J., Semple, S., Dick, S., Counsell, C., Mozzoni, P., Haites, N., Wettinger, S. B., Mutti, A., Otelea, M., Seaton, A., Söderkvist, P., Felice, A., Geoparkinson Study GroupOccupational and Environmental Medicine, vol. 64, no. 10, pp. 666-672Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/oem.2006.027003
Gene-environment interactions in parkinsonism and Parkinson's disease: The Geoparkinson study
Dick, F. D., De Palma, G., Ahmadi, A., Osborne, A., Scott, N. W., Prescott, G. J., Bennett, J., Semple, S., Dick, S., Mozzoni, P., Haites, N. E., Wettinger, S. B., Mutti, A., Otelea, M., Seaton, A., Soderkvist, P., Felice, A., Geoparkinson Study GroupOccupational and Environmental Medicine, vol. 64, no. 10, pp. 673-680Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/oem.2006.032078
Translation procedures for standardised quality of life questionnaires: The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) approach
Koller, M., Aaronson, N. K., Blazeby, J. M., Bottomley, A., Dewolf, L., Fayers, P., Johnson, C., Ramage, J., Scott, N. W., West, K., EORTC Quality of Life GroupEuropean Journal of Cancer, vol. 43, no. 12, pp. 1810-1820Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejca.2007.05.029
The use of differential item functioning analyses to identify cultural differences in responses to the EORTC QLQ-C30
Scott, N. W., Fayers, P., Aaronson, N. K., Bottomley, A., de Graeff, A., Groenvold, M., Koller, M., Peterson, M. A., Sprangers, M. A. G., EORTC Quality Life Cross CulturalQuality of Life Research, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 115-129Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-006-9120-1
Comparing translations of the EORTC QLQ-C30 using differential item functioning analyses
Scott, N. W., Fayers, P., Bottomley, A., Aaronson, N. K., De Graeff, A., Groenvold, M., Koller, M., Petersen, M. A., Sprangers, M. A. G., Quality Life Cross Cultural Meta A, EORTCQuality of Life Research, vol. 15, no. 6, pp. 1103-1115Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-006-0040-x
Response to commentary on comparing translations of the EORTC QLQ-C30 using differential item functioning analyses
Scott, N. W., Fayers, P., Bottomley, A., Aaronson, N. K., de Graeff, A., Groenvold, M., Koller, M., Petersen, M. A., Sprangers, M. A. G., EORTC Quality Life Cross CulturalQuality of Life Research, vol. 15, no. 6, pp. 1119-1120Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-006-0056-2
Randomized comparison of reduction and fixation, bipolar hemiarthroplasty, and total hip arthroplasty: Treatment of displaced intracapsular hip fractures in healthy older patients
Keating, J. F., Grant, A., Masson, N., Scott, N. W., Forbes, J. F., Scottish Orthopaedic Trials NetworThe Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. American Volume, vol. 88, no. 2, pp. 249-260Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.E.00215
Combining clinical trials: meta-analysis
Fayers, P., Scott, N. W.Assessing Quality of Life in Clinical Trials: methods and practice. Fayers, P., Hays, R. (eds.). 2nd edition. Oxford University Press, pp. 447-459, 12 pagesChapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: ChaptersLong-term follow-up of breast cancer survivors with post-mastectomy pain syndrome
Macdonald, L., Bruce, J., Scott, N. W., Smith, W. C. S., Chambers, W. A.British Journal of Cancer, vol. 92, no. 2, pp. 225-230Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/SJ.BJC.6602304
Displaced intracapsular hip fractures in fit older people: a randomised comparison of reduction and fixation, bipolar hemiarthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty
Keating, J. F., Grant, A. M., Masson, M., Scott, N. W., Forbes, J. F.Health Technology AssessmentContributions to Journals: ArticlesDisplaced intracapsular hip fractures in fit, older people: a randomised comparison of reduction and fixation, bipolar hemiarthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty
Keating, J. F., Grant, A., Masson, M., Scott, N. W., Forbes, J. F.Health Technology Assessment, vol. 9, pp. 1Contributions to Journals: ArticlesFive-year follow-up of a randomized trial to assess pain and numbness after laparoscopic or open repair of groin hernia
Grant, A. M., Scott, N. W., O'Dwyer, P., MRC Laparoscopic Groin Hernia TrialBritish Journal of Surgery, vol. 91, no. 12, pp. 1570-1574Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.4799
Low Back Pain: Influence of Early MR Imaging or CT on Treatment and Outcome—Multicenter Randomized Trial
Gilbert, F., Gillan, M., Grant, A., Vale, L., Campbell, M., Scott, N., Knight, D., Wardlaw, D.Radiology, vol. 231, no. 2, pp. 343-351Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2312030886
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Cost-effectiveness of alternative methods of surgical repair of inguinal hernia
Vale, L. D., Grant, A. M., McCormack, K., Scott, N. W., EU Hernia Trialists CollaborationInternational Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 192-200Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0266462304000972
Does early magnetic resonance imaging influence management or improve outcome in patients referred to secondary care with low back pain? A pragmatic randomised controlled trial
Gilbert, F. J., Grant, A. M., Gillan, M. G. C., Vale, L., Scott, N. W., Campbell, M. K., Wardlaw, D., Knight, D., McIntosh, E., Porter, R. W.Health Technology Assessment, vol. 8, pp. 1Contributions to Journals: Literature ReviewsValue of updating a systematic review in surgery using individual patient data
McCormack, K., Grant, A. M., Scott, N. W., EU Hernia Trialists CollaborationBritish Journal of Surgery, vol. 91, no. 4, pp. 495-499Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.4467
Laparoscopic techniques versus open techniques for inguinal hernia repair
McCormack, K., Scott, N. W., Go, P. M., Ross, S., Grant, A. M., EU Hernia Trialists CollaborationCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, no. Issue 1Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD001785
Repair of groin hernia with synthetic mesh: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Grant, A. M., Go, P. M., Fingerhut, A., Kingsnorth, A., Merello, J., O'Dwyer, P., Payne, J., McCormack, K., Ross, S., Scott, N. W., Vale, L. D., EU Hernia Trialists CollaborationAnnals of Surgery, vol. 235, no. 3, pp. 322-332Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/00000658-2002030
Five-year follow-up of patients undergoing laparoscopic or open groin hernia repair
Wright, D. L., Paterson, C., Scott, N. W., O'Dwyer, P. J.Annals of Surgery, vol. 235, no. 3, pp. 333-337Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/00000658-200203000-00004
Laparoscopic versus open groin hernia repair: meta-analysis of randomised trials based on individual patient data.
Grant, A. M., McCormack, K., Ross, S., Scott, N. W., Vale, L. D.Hernia, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 2-10Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-002-0050-8
Open mesh versus non-mesh for groin hernia repair
Scott, N. W., McCormack, K., Graham, G. P., Go, P. M., Ross, S., Grant, A. M.Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, no. Issue 4Contributions to Journals: ArticlesOpen mesh versus non-mesh for repair of femoral and inguinal hernia
Scott, N. W., McCormack, K., Graham, G. P., Go, P. M., Ross, S. J., Grant, A. M.Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, no. 4, CD002197Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002197
Open mesh versus non-mesh repair of groin hernia: meta-analysis of randomised trials based on individual patient data.
Grant, A. M., McCormack, K., Ross, S., Scott, N. W., Vale, L. D.Hernia, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 130-136Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-002-0073-1
The method of minimization for allocation to clinical trials: a review
Scott, N. W., McPherson, G. C., Campbell, M. K., Ramsay, C. R.Controlled Clinical Trials, vol. 23, no. 6, pp. 662-674Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0197-2456(02)00242-8
Cost-utility analysis of open versus laparoscopic groin hernia repair: results from a multicentre randomized clinical trial
McIntosh, E., Scott, N. W., Grant, A. M., Campbell, M. K., Ross, S., Kennedy, A., Torgerson, D., Zarins, K., Med Res Council Laparoscopic GroinBritish Journal of Surgery, vol. 88, no. 5, pp. 653-661Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2168.2001.01768.x
Evaluating new technologies for surgical repair of inguinal hernia - a Concerted Action based on European randomised controlled trials. Final report of the EU Hernia Trialists Collaboration to the to the EU Biomed 2 Programme
Grant, A. M., Webb, K., Vale, L. D., Scott, N. W.Aberdeen. Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen: Unknown PublisherBooks and Reports: Other ReportsThe effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of laparoscopic compared to open surgery for inguinal hernia repair
Vale, L. D., McCormack, K., Scott, N. W., Grant, A. M.Other Contributions: Other ContributionsPatient-assessed outcome up to three months in a randomised controlled trial comparing laparoscopic with open groin hernia repair
Scott, N., Grant, A., Ross, S., Smith, A., Macintyre, I., O'Dwyer, P., MRC Laparoscopic Groin Hernia Trial GroupHernia, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 73-79Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02353747
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Laparoscopic compared with open methods of groin hernia repair: systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Grant, A., Go, P., Fingerhut, A., Kingsnorth, A., Merello, J., O'Dwyer, P., Payne, J., Webb, K., Scott, N., Ross, S., Aitola, P., Anderberg, B., Arvidsson, D., Barkun, J., Bay-Nielsen, M., Beets, G., Bittner, R., Bringman, S., Castoro, C., Champault, G., Dirksen, C., Filipi, C., Fitzgibbons, R., Girao, R., Hatzitheoklitos, E., Hauters, P., Heikkinen, T., Jeekel, H., Johansson, B., Kald, A., Kehlet, H., Klingler, A., Kozol, R., Leibl, B., McGillicuddy, J., Macintyre, I., Maddern, G., Millat, B., Nilsson, E., Nordin, P., Paganini, A., Pappalardo, G., Pedros, J. S., Schmitz, R., Schwarz, A., Shah, S., Simmermacher, R., Sledzinski, Z., Stoker, D., Tanner, A., EU Hernia Trialists CollaborationBritish Journal of Surgery, vol. 87, pp. 860-867Contributions to Journals: Literature ReviewsMesh compared with non-mesh methods of open groin hernia repair: systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Grant, A., Go, P., Fingerhut, A., Kingsnorth, A., Merello, J., O'Dwyer, P., Payne, J., Scott, N., Webb, K., Ross, S., Aitola, P., Anderberg, B., Arvidsson, D., Barkun, J., Bay-Nielsen, M., Beets, G., Bittner, R., Bringman, S., Castoro, C., Champault, G., Dirksen, C., Filipi, C., Fitzgibbons, R., Girao, R., Hatzitheoklitos, E., Hauters, P., Heikkinen, T., Jeekel, H., Johansson, B., Kald, A., Kehlet, H., Khoury, N., Klingler, A., Kozol, R., Leibl, B., Macintre, I., McGillicuddy, J., Maddern, G., Millat, B., Nilsson, E., Nordin, P., Paganini, A., Papplardo, G., Pedros, J. S., Schmitz, R., Schwarz, A., Shah, S., Simmermacher, R., Sledzinski, Z., Stoker, D., EU Hernia Trialists CollaborationBritish Journal of Surgery, vol. 87, pp. 854-859Contributions to Journals: Literature ReviewsLaparoscopic versus open repair of groin hernia: a randomised comparison
O'Dwyer, P., Macintyre, I., Grant, A., Donaldson, C., Baxter, J., Ross, S., Scott, N., Grant, A. S., O'Dwyer, P., Wright, D., McIntosh, E., Donaldson, C., MacIntyre, I., Knight, D., Crofts, T., Nixon, S., Fullarton, G., Greig, D., Wilson, G., Hedges, A., Hamer-Hodges, D., Murphy, J., Samy, A., Carey, P., Wallace, J., Landsdown, M., Sunderland, G., Mohammed, R., Baker, T., Spychal, R., Moran, C., Murray, W., Darzi, A., Macfie, J., Bell, G., Ornstein, H., Gorey, T., Kumar, S., Campbell, M., Kennedy, A., Scott, N., Toryerson, D., Fife, L., Paterson, C., Wright, D., Jaap, L., Zarins, K., McIntosh, E., MRC Laparoscopic Groin Hernia Trial GroupThe Lancet, vol. 354, pp. 185-190Contributions to Journals: ArticlesOverview of randomized trials of inguinal hernia repair-a European Union concerted action: Report of first collaborators' meeting, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands, October 16-17, 1998.
Grant, A. M., Webb, K., Scott, N. W., EU Hernia Trialists CollaborationSurgical Endoscopy, vol. 13, no. 10, pp. 1030-1031Contributions to Journals: ArticlesLaryngeal cancer in Scotland, 1960-1994: trends in incidence, geographical distribution and survival
Scott, N. W.Health Bulletin, vol. 56, no. 4Contributions to Journals: Articles