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What influences the uptake of information to prevent skin cancer? A systematic review and synthesis of qualitative research (2009)
Journal Article
Garside, R., Pearson, M., & Moxham, T. (2010). What influences the uptake of information to prevent skin cancer? A systematic review and synthesis of qualitative research. Health education research, 25(1), 162-182. https://doi.org/10.1093/her/cyp060

Skin cancer is an increasing problem in Europe, America and Australasia, although largely preventable by avoiding excessive ultraviolet (UV) exposure. This paper presents the findings of a systematic review of qualitative research about the preventio... Read More about What influences the uptake of information to prevent skin cancer? A systematic review and synthesis of qualitative research.

The challenge of external validity in policy-relevant systematic reviews: A case study from the field of substance misuse (2009)
Journal Article
Pearson, M., & Coomber, R. (2010). The challenge of external validity in policy-relevant systematic reviews: A case study from the field of substance misuse. Addiction, 105(1), 136-145. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.2009.02713.x

Aim  To critically evaluate the methods utilized in the conduct of a systematic review in the field of substance misuse Design  Participant‐observation in the review process, semi‐structured interviews with review team members and management and str... Read More about The challenge of external validity in policy-relevant systematic reviews: A case study from the field of substance misuse.