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Project Details
Description
What is the best way to evaluate whether an intervention works? Orthodox ‘evidence-based’ evaluation methods review certain kinds of studies (especially randomised trials) but exclude other relevant evidence (such as mechanistic studies and views of stakeholders).
This project will apply an emerging philosophical theory of causal enquiry, Evidential Pluralism, to provide systematic foundations for a broader approach to evidence review—one that includes a diverse range of evidence from across disciplines. This approach promises better informed and more inclusive evaluations. A new review of the effectiveness of face-mask mandates will help to test the approach.
The project is co-led by Trish Greenhalgh (Oxford) and Rebecca Helm (Exeter).
This project will apply an emerging philosophical theory of causal enquiry, Evidential Pluralism, to provide systematic foundations for a broader approach to evidence review—one that includes a diverse range of evidence from across disciplines. This approach promises better informed and more inclusive evaluations. A new review of the effectiveness of face-mask mandates will help to test the approach.
The project is co-led by Trish Greenhalgh (Oxford) and Rebecca Helm (Exeter).
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 16/01/25 → 15/01/27 |
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Keywords
- Evaluation
- evidence-based policy
- Evidence-based medicine
- Epistemic injustice
- Interdisciplinarity
- Systematic review
- Evidential Pluralism
- EBP+
- EBM+
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Interdisciplinary Systematic Review: A Novel Approach to Evidence Synthesis
Ratnayake, S., 1 Apr 2025, In: The Reasoner. 19, 2, p. 36-39Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mask mandates for the prevention of respiratory infections: a mechanism-informed systematic review
Greenhalgh, T., Williamson, J., Helm, R., Ratnayake, S., Poliseli, L. & Trofimov, A., 15 Apr 2025, International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols. 5 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Masks and respirators for the prevention of respiratory infections: a mechanism-informed systematic review
Greenhalgh, T., Williamson, J., Ratnayake, S., Poliseli, L., Helm, R., Trofimov, A. & Ungrin, M., 11 May 2025, International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols. 5 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
Activities
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Evidential Pluralism as a framework for considering modelling studies in systematic reviews
Williamson, J. (Speaker)
4 Dec 2025 → 5 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Research
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Qualitative evidence in systematic review
Williamson, J. (Chair)
13 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research
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Manchester Online Seminars on Evidential Pluralism
Williamson, J. (Chair) & Ratnayake, S. (Co-Chair)
20 Mar 2025 → …Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research