Research Brief
Oversight of emerging science and technology: Lessons from history to guide future developments
To help inform decisions about emerging science and technology oversight in the future, RAND Europe studied ten examples of oversight spanning different countries, time periods, and science and technology areas, and identified eight key lessons.
Jun 14, 2019
Journal Article
Measuring Bias, Burden and Conservatism in Research Funding Processes
Researchers conducted a review of international practice in the evaluation and improvement of grant funding processes in relation to bias, burden and conservatism, based on a rapid evidence assessment and interviews with research funding agencies.
Jun 14, 2019
Report
Factors affecting access to treatment of early breast cancer: Case studies from Brazil, Canada, Italy, Spain and UK: Implications for future research, policy and practice
RAND Europe conducted a study on the societal impact of early breast cancer, divided into three interconnected phases. The third phase was a qualitative study assessing the factors affecting access and delivery of treatment for early breast cancer.
Jun 11, 2019
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Findings from a systematic review to explore the patient and societal impacts of disease progression in women who were treated for early breast cancer: Implications for future research, policy and practice
RAND Europe conducted a study on the societal impact of early breast cancer. This study was divided into three connected phases. The second phase was a systematic review on non-clinical outcomes of recurrence after treatment of early breast cancer.
Jun 11, 2019
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A Review of the Research Landscape for Treatment of Early Breast Cancer: Implications for future research, policy and practice
RAND Europe conducted a study on the societal impact of early breast cancer. This study was divided into three interconnected phases. The first phase was a mapping review on the published literature on the impacts of treatment of early breast cancer.
Jun 11, 2019
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Understanding the societal impact of treatment of early breast cancer: What are the non-clinical outcomes associated with disease progression?
RAND Europe conducted a study on the societal impact of early breast cancer. This study was divided into three interconnected phases. This is the summary report of the cross-analysis of data gathered through the three phases.
Jun 11, 2019
Report
A scoping study on the link between exposure to or interaction with the natural environment and mental health outcomes
This scoping review explores the association between exposure to the natural environment and mental health. While no definitive conclusions can be made, the study highlights.
May 20, 2019
Report
Oversight of emerging science and technology: Learning from past and present efforts around the world
To help inform decisions about emerging science and technology oversight in the future, RAND Europe studied ten examples of oversight spanning different countries, time periods, and science and technology areas, and identified eight key lessons.
Mar 20, 2019