Staff Profile
Dr Louise Tanner
Research Associate HS (Evidence Synth)
- Email: louise.tanner@ncl.ac.uk
- Personal Website: https://io.nihr.ac.uk/
- Address: NIHR Innovation Observatory,
The Catalyst,
3 Science Square,
Faculty of Medical Sciences,
Newcastle University,
Newcastle Upon Tyne.
NE4 5TG
Background
Background:
After completing my PhD in epidemiology, I joined the Innovation Observatory in 2017 as a Research Associate. My work involves evidence synthesis of public health and medical research for NICE and other stakeholders.
About the NIHR Innovation Observatory
The NIHR Innovation Observatory is a world leading health and care innovation scanning centre providing data-driven insights to foster innovation and equitable access to high quality care. We aim to transform health systems and improve population health by providing advanced data-driven insights that foster innovation and equitable access to high quality care. At the core of our work is the development of data-driven methods to identify, capture and synthesise intelligence on new health innovations. We develop and share cutting edge methods in horizon scanning, building capacity in the systems across the public, voluntary and industry sectors.
We deliver essential intelligence and insights about medicines and MedTech innovation to the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE), NHS England, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the NIHR, the UK Health Security Agency, the Department for Health and Social Care and industry - allowing these organisations to prepare for policies, regulation and frontline delivery for new, emerging and disruptive technologies.
Teaching
I teach systematic review and critical appraisal methods to MSc students and colleagues from the Faculty of Medical Sciences.
Publications
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Articles
- Nichol B, Ray D, Tanner L, Oliver EJ, Vlaev V, Sniehotta F, McGowan L. Decision-making about bariatric and cosmetic medical tourism from countries with universal healthcare: a rapid systematic review. Globalization and Health 2026, (ePub ahead of Print).
- Tanner L, Still M, Ghasri S, Sadiq A, Harris B, Haston S, Potter R, Uteh CO, Al-Assaf A, Johnson EE, Moral SGG, Mkwashi A, Craig D, Angadji A, Thomas M, Pearson F. Emerging Technologies for Improving Musculoskeletal Health: A Systematic Evidence Gap Map. Musculoskeletal Care 2024, 22(4), e1949.
- Orozco Leal G, Johnson EE, Hosseinijebeli S, Robinson T, Homer T, Eastaugh C, Richmond C, Tanner L, Meader N, Kenny R, Wallace SA, Rice S. Considerations for the cure assumption in a NICE Single Technology Appraisal of nivolumab with chemotherapy for neoadjuvant treatment of resectable non-small cell lung cancer: Evidence Assessment Group perspective. PharmacoEconomics 2024, 42, 133-136.
- Tanner LM, Wildman JM, Stoniute A, Still M, Bernard K, Green R, Eastaugh CH, Thomson KH, Sowden S. Non-pharmaceutical primary care interventions to improve mental health in deprived populations: a systematic review. British Journal of General Practice 2023, 73(729), e242-e248.
- Bernard K, Wildman JM, Tanner LM, Stoniute A, Still M, Green R, Eastaugh C, Sowden S, Thomson KH. Experiences of non-pharmaceutical primary care interventions for common mental health disorders in socioeconomically disadvantaged groups: a systematic review of qualitative studies. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2023, 20(7), 5237.
- Thomson K, Rice S, Arisa O, Johnson E, Tanner L, Marshall C, Sotire T, Richmond C, O'Keefe H, Mohammed W, Gosney M, Raffle A, Hanratty B, McEvoy CT, Craig D, Ramsay SE. Oral nutritional interventions in frail older people who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition: a systematic review. Health Technology Assessment 2022, 26(51).
- Tanner L, Kenny R, Still M, Ling J, Pearson F, Thompson K, Bhardwaj-Gosling R. NHS Health Check programme: a rapid review update. BMJ Open 2022, 12(2), e052832.
- Leung E, Roche S, Tanner L, Gardner A. Effectiveness of Dynamic Elastic Bracing Compared to Hard Rigid Bracing for Improving Physical, and Psychosocial Outcomes in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS): A Systematic Review of Mixed Methods Studies. Clin Ex Orth 2022, 1(1), 103. In Press.
- Thomson KH, Rice S, Arisa O, Johnson E, Tanner L, Marshall C, Sotire T, Richmond C, O'Keefe H, Mohammed W, Raffle A, Hanratty B, McEvoy CT, Craig D, Ramsay SE. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of oral nutritional supplements in frail older people who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Lancet Healthy Longevity 2022, 3(10), E654-E666.
- Tanner L, Sowden S, Still M, Thomson K, Bambra C, Wildman J. Which Non-Pharmaceutical Primary Care Interventions Reduce Inequalities in Common Mental Health Disorders? A Protocol for a Systematic Review of Quantitative and Qualitative Studies. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18(24), 12978.
- Bray N, Kolehmainen N, McAnuff J, Tanner L, Tuersley L, Beyer F, Grayston A, Wilson D, Edwards RT, Noyes J, Craig D. Powered mobility interventions for very young children with mobility limitations to aid participation and positive development: the EMPoWER evidence synthesis. Health Technology Assessment 2020, 24(50), 1-194.
- Tanner L, Thomson K, Drake MJ, Ervin CF, Bower WF, Pearson F. Behavioural interventions for nocturia in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020, 2020(9), CD013746.
- Moynihan P, Tanner LM, Holmes RD, Hillier-Brown F, Mashayekhi A, Kelly SAM, Craig D. Systematic Review of Evidence Pertaining to Factors That Modify Risk of Early Childhood Caries. JDR Clinical & Translational Research 2019, 4(3), 202-216.
- Mills SD, Tanner LM, Adams J. Systematic literature review of the effects of food and drink advertising on food and drink-related behaviour, attitudes and beliefs in adult populations. Obesity Reviews 2013, 14(4), 303-314.
- Tanner LM, Moffatt S, Milne E, Mills SDH, White M. Socio-economic and behavioural risk factors for adverse winter health and social outcomes in economically developed countries: a systematic review of quantitative observational studies. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health 2013, 67(12), 1061-1067.
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Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)
- AlAssaf A, Johnson EE, Tanner L, Hunter E, Richmond C, Still M, Gill S, Jackson S, Harris B, Arisa O, Hanratty B, Liddle J, Craig D, Pearson F. Assisted Daily Living: Stakeholder Involvement In Identifying Innovation Gaps, User Needs, And Potential Solutions. In: HTAi 2024 Meeting. 2024, Seville, Spain: Cambridge University Press.
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Reports
- de Aguiar Greca JP, Andrew M, Spence S, Pennington L, Woodside JV, McSweeney L, Tanner L. Exploring Specialist Schools food and identifying evidence-based interventions to support healthier food choices: protocol for a scoping review. Figshare, 2024.
- Burford B, Rothwell C, Beyer F, Tanner L, Vance G. Best Practice in the Assessment of Competence: A Literature Review. London: General Medical Council, 2018.
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Reviews
- Spence S, Tanner L, Greca JPA, Pennington L, Woodside JV, Andrew MJ. A Scoping Review to Identify Interventions That Support Healthier Food Choices for Pupils in Specialist Schools. Nutrients 2026, 18(7), 1037.
- Tanner L, Craig D, Holmes R, Catinella L, Moynihan P. Does Dental Caries Increase Risk of Undernutrition in Children?. JDR Clinical and Translational Research 2022, 7(2), 104-117.
- Parbery-Clark C, Lubamba M, Tanner L, McColl E. Animal-Assisted Interventions for the Improvement of Mental Health Outcomes in Higher Education Students: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18(20), 10768.