Dr Rebecca Playle
Senior Lecturer in Medical Statistics
- playlera@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 2074 4821
- Neuadd Meirionnydd, Ysbyty Athrofaol Cymru, Parc y Mynydd Bychan, Caerdydd, CF14 4YS
- Siarad Cymraeg
- Sylwebydd y cyfryngau
- Ar gael fel goruchwyliwr ôl-raddedig
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Research Theme
Applied Clinical Research & Public Health
Research Group
Epidemiology and Applied Clinical Research
Research Interests
Statistical Methods in Medical and Dental Research
Selected Projects
- Multilevel modelling of caries data
- The design and analysis of randomised controlled trials
- 3D laser modelling
- The reliability of orthodontic indices
Bywgraffiad
Career Profile
1993-1995 Research Statistician, Health Promotion Wales, Cardiff UK
1995-2001 Medical Statistician, Diabetes Research Unit, Llandough Hospital, Cardiff UK
2001-2001 Lecturer in Statistics, University of Western Sydney, Australia
2001-2001 Research Statistician, University of Sydney, Australia
2002-2004 Lecturer in Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Dept of Epidemiology, University of Wales College Cardiff, UK
2004-2007 Lecturer in Medical Statistics, Cardiff University Dental School, UK
2007-present Part-time secondment as Senior Statistician for the South East Wales Trials Unit, Cardiff University
Memberships / External Activities
Fellow of the HEA
Awards / Prizes
Certificate in Teaching Statistics in Higher Education
Teaching Profile
Undergraduate Teaching topics Year 3
- Introduction to SPSS, data entry, cleaning and management, graphing, summary statistics and the Normal distribution
- Introduction to confidence intervals, sampling variation, testing for normality, confidence intervals for paired data
- Probability and hypothesis testing, paired parametric and non-parametric tests
- Comparson of independent groups, unpaired parametric and non-parametric tests
- Proportions and Caregorical data, Chi-square tests, Relative risks and Odds ratios
Undergraduate Teaching topics Year 4
- Study design
- Statistics for critical appraisal
Postgraduate and Advanced Teaching topics
- Adequacy of statistical information, interpretation of statistical tests, Type I and Type II errors, study planning and power, statistical significance and clinical importance
- Oneway ANOVA, assumptions of ANOVA, model building and checking, post hoc tests
- Two factor ANOVA, fixed and random effects, model building and checking
- Regression, bivariate and multivariate linear regression, assumption checking and model fitting
- Logistic regression, bivariate and multivariate regression
Cyhoeddiadau
2022
- Drew, C., Hamana, K., Williams-Thomas, R., Playle, R., Busse, M. and Quinn, L. 2022. J16 Exploring the acceptability and key components for success of a 12 month physical activity intervention in early to mid-stage Huntington's disease. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry 93, article number: A100. (10.1136/jnnp-2022-ehdn.266)
- Mullins, E. et al. 2022. Pregnancy and neonatal outcomes of COVID-19: The PAN-COVID study. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology 276, pp. 161-167. (10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.07.010)
- Quinn, L. et al. 2022. Physical activity and exercise outcomes in Huntington's disease (PACE-HD): results of a 12-month trial-within-cohort feasibility study of a physical activity intervention in people with Huntington's disease. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders 101, pp. 75-89. (10.1016/j.parkreldis.2022.06.013)
- Smith, E. R. et al. 2022. Protocol for a sequential, prospective meta-analysis to describe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the pregnancy and postpartum periods. PLoS ONE 17(6), article number: e0270150. (10.1371/journal.pone.0270150)
- Busse, M. et al. 2022. A web-based life-style, exercise and activity intervention for people with progressive multiple sclerosis results of a single-arm feasibility study. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders 57, article number: 103388. (10.1016/j.msard.2021.103388)
2021
- Ramdharry, G. et al. 2021. Proposing a core outcome set for physical activity and exercise interventions in people with rare neurological conditions. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences 2, article number: 705474. (10.3389/fresc.2021.705474)
- Moriarty, Y. et al. 2021. Randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation of a targeted cancer awareness intervention for adults living in deprived areas of the UK. British Journal of Cancer 125, pp. 1100-1110. (10.1038/s41416-021-01524-5)
- Subramanian, L. et al. 2021. Neurofeedback training versus treatment-as-usual for alcohol dependence: results of an early-phase randomized controlled trial and neuroimaging correlates. European Addiction Research 27(5), pp. 381-394. (10.1159/000513448)
- Simpson, S. et al. 2021. Healthy eating and lifestyle in pregnancy (HELP): a cluster randomised trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a weight management intervention for pregnant women with obesity on weight at 12 months postpartum. International Journal of Obesity 45, pp. 1728-1739. (10.1038/s41366-021-00835-0)
- Direito, B. et al. 2021. Training the social brain: clinical and neural effects of an 8-week real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging neurofeedback Phase IIa clinical trial in autism. Autism 25(6), pp. 1746-1760. (10.1177/13623613211002052)
- Woodgate, S. et al. 2021. Objectively characterizing Huntington’s disease using a novel upper limb dexterity test. Journal of Neurology 268, pp. 2550-2559. (10.1007/s00415-020-10375-8)
- McCarroll, Z., Townson, J., Pickles, T., Gregory, J. W., Playle, R., Robling, M. and Hughes, D. 2021. Cost-effectiveness of home versus hospital management of children at onset of Type 1 Diabetes: The DECIDE randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 11(5), article number: e043523. (10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043523)
- Latchem-Hastings, J. et al. 2021. Lifestyle, exercise and activity package for people living with progressive multiple sclerosis (LEAP-MS): protocol for a single-arm feasibility study. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 7, article number: 111. (10.1186/s40814-021-00852-w)
- Mullins, E. et al. 2021. Pregnancy and neonatal outcomes of COVID -19: coreporting of common outcomes from PAN-COVID and AAP-SONPM registries. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology 57(4), pp. 573-581. (10.1002/uog.23619)
- Lowe, R. et al. 2021. Lifestyle, exercise and activity package for people living with progressive Multiple Sclerosis (LEAP-MS): adaptions during the COVID-19 pandemic and remote delivery for improved efficiency. Trials 22, article number: 286. (10.1186/s13063-021-05245-1)
- Banerjee, J. et al. 2021. Pregnancy and neonatal outcomes in COVID-19: study protocol for a global registry of women with suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy and their neonates, understanding natural history to guide treatment and prevention. BMJ Open 11(1), article number: e041247. (10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041247)
- Fruchtman-Steinbok, T. et al. 2021. Amygdala electrical-finger-print (AmygEFP) NeuroFeedback guided by individually-tailored Trauma script for post-traumatic stress disorder: Proof-of-concept. NeuroImage: Clinical 32, article number: 102859. (10.1016/j.nicl.2021.102859)
2020
- Kolovou, V. et al. 2020. Recruitment and retention of participants from socioeconomically deprived communities: lessons from the awareness and beliefs about cancer (ABACus3) randomised controlled trial. BMC Medical Research Methodology 20, article number: 272. (10.1186/s12874-020-01149-x)
- Taylor, P. J. et al. 2020. A randomised controlled trial of a Group psychological intervention to increase locus of control for alcohol consumption among Alcohol-Misusing Short-term (male) Prisoners (GASP). Addiction 115(10), pp. 1844-1854. (10.1111/add.15006)
- Yhnell, E. et al. 2020. A randomised feasibility study of computerised cognitive training as a therapeutic intervention for people with Huntington's disease (CogTrainHD). Pilot and Feasibility Studies 6, article number: 88. (10.1186/s40814-020-00623-z)
- Button, K., Spasic, I., Playle, R., Owen, D., Lau, M., Hannaway, L. and Jones, S. 2020. Using routine referral data for patients with knee and hip pain to improve access to specialist care. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 21, article number: 66. (10.1186/s12891-020-3087-x)
2019
- Gregory, J. W. et al. 2019. Effectiveness of home or hospital initiation of treatment at diagnosis for children with type 1 diabetes (DECIDE trial): a multicentre individually randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 9, article number: e032317. (10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032317)
- Quach, S., Popat, H., Karki, A., Playle, R. and Richmond, S. 2019. Factors influencing orthodontic treatment outcome in South East Wales and implications for service commissioning.. Journal of Orthodontics 46(4), pp. 311-322. (10.1177/1465312519881454)
- Playle, R., Dimitropoulou, P., Kelson, M., Quinn, L. and Busse-Morris, M. 2019. Exercise interventions in Huntington's disease: An individual patient data meta-analysis. Movement Disorders Clinical Practice 6(7), pp. 567-575. (10.1002/mdc3.12809)
- Drew, C. J. G. et al. 2019. Physical activity and exercise outcomes in Huntington Disease (PACE-HD): Protocol for a 12-Month trial within cohort evaluation of a physical activity intervention in people with Huntington Disease. Physical Therapy 99(9), pp. 1201-1210. (10.1093/ptj/pzz075)
- Copeland, L. et al. 2019. Feasibility and acceptability of a motivational interviewing breastfeeding peer support intervention. Maternal and Child Nutrition 15(2), article number: e12703. (10.1111/mcn.12703)
- Moriarty, Y. et al. 2019. Improving cancer symptom awareness and help-seeking among adults living in socioeconomically deprived communities in the UK using a facilitated health check: A protocol for the Awareness and Beliefs About Cancer (ABACus) Randomised Control Trial. BMC Public Health 19(1), article number: 285. (10.1186/s12889-019-6612-9)
2018
- Busse, M. et al. 2018. J09 A new trial design for evaluating exercise outcomes in Huntington's Disease. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry 89(Supp 1), pp. A100 - A101. (10.1136/jnnp-2018-EHDN.269)
- Tan, D., Playle, R., Harris, A., Tredwin, C. and Addy, L. 2018. Does the gender of the subject affect perceived smile aesthetics when varying the dimensions of maxillary lateral incisors?. British Dental Journal 225, pp. 235-240. (10.1038/sj.bdj.2018.543)
- Amaral, C. et al. 2018. A feasibility clinical trial to improve social attention in Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using a brain computer interface. Frontiers in Neuroscience 12, article number: 477. (10.3389/fnins.2018.00477)
- Yhnell, E. et al. 2018. Exploring computerised cognitive training as a therapeutic intervention for people with Huntington's disease (CogTrainHD): protocol for a randomised feasibility study. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 4, article number: 45. (10.1186/s40814-018-0237-0)
- Alhaidari, T. et al. 2018. Feasibility and acceptability of text messaging to support antenatal healthcare in Iraqi pregnant women: a pilot study. Journal of Perinatal Medicine 46(1), pp. 67-74. (10.1515/jpm-2016-0127)
- Button, K., Owen, D., Lau, T., Spasic, I., Playle, R., Hannaway, L. and Jones, S. 2018. Improving access to care and treatment for patients with hip and knee pain at the interface between primary and secondary care. Presented at: OARSI 2018 World Congress on Osteoarthritis, Liverpool, UK, 26-29 April 2018.
2017
- Paranjothy, S. et al. 2017. A novel peer-support intervention using motivational interviewing for breastfeeding maintenance: a UK feasibility study. Health Technology Assessment 21(77), pp. 1-138. (10.3310/hta21770)
- Moore, S. C. et al. 2017. The effectiveness of an intervention to reduce alcohol-related violence in premises licensed for the sale and on-site consumption of alcohol: a randomised controlled trial. Addiction 112(11), pp. 1898-1906. (10.1111/add.13878)
- Chestnutt, I. G. et al. 2017. Fissure seal or fluoride varnish? A randomised trial of their relative effectiveness. Journal of Dental Research 96(7), pp. 754-761. (10.1177/0022034517702094)
- Chestnutt, I. G. et al. 2017. Seal or Varnish? A randomised controlled trial to determine the relative cost and effectiveness of pit and fissure sealant and fluoride varnish in preventing dental decay. Health Technology Assessment 21(21), pp. 1-256. (10.3310/hta21210)
- Monaghan, N., Karki, A., Playle, R., Johnson, I. and Morgan, M. Z. 2017. Measuring oral health impact among care home residents in Wales. Community Dental Health 34(1), pp. 14-18. (10.1922/CDH_3950Morgan05)
2016
- Cox, W. et al. 2016. Neurofeedback training for alcohol dependence versus treatment as usual: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 17(1), pp. 480. (10.1186/s13063-016-1607-7)
- Segrott, J. et al. 2016. Exploratory trial of a school-based alcohol prevention intervention with a family component. Health Education 116(4), pp. 410-431. (10.1108/HE-01-2015-0005)
- Moriarty, Y., McNamara, R., Robling, M. R., Bezeczky, Z., Playle, R. A. and Taylor, P. J. 2016. Contextual and personal factors impact on intervention delivery in the GASP (Groups for Alcohol-misusing Short-term Prisoners) trial. Presented at: 12th UKSBM Annual Scientific Meeting: Complex interventions in a complex world: applications of Behavioural Medicine, Cardiff, UK, 1-2 December 2016.
2015
- Segrott, J. et al. 2015. Preventing alcohol misuse in young people: an exploratory cluster randomised controlled trial of the Kids, Adults Together (KAT) programme. Public Health Research 3(15), pp. 1-188. (10.3310/phr03150)
- Moriarty, Y., McNamara, R., Robling, M. R., Kissell, A., Playle, R. A. and Taylor, P. J. 2015. Developing a process evaluation model in the GASP (groups for alcohol-misusing short-term prisoners) trial. Trials 16(S2), pp. 9. (10.1186/1745-6215-16-S2-P9)
- Moore, S. C. et al. 2015. All-Wales Licensed Premises Intervention (AWLPI): a randomised controlled trial of an intervention to reduce alcohol-related violence. Public Health Research 3(10) (10.3310/phr03100)
- Al Ali, A. et al. 2015. The influence of snoring, mouth breathing and apnoea on facial morphology in late childhood: a three-dimensional study. BMJ Open 5(9), article number: e009027. (10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009027)
2014
- Al Ali, A. et al. 2014. A three-dimensional analysis of the effect of atopy on face shape. European Journal of Orthodontics 36(5), pp. 506-511. (10.1093/ejo/cjs107)
- Moore, S. C. et al. 2014. All-Wales licensed premises intervention (AWLPI): a randomised controlled trial to reduce alcohol-related violence. BMC Public Health 14(1), pp. -., article number: 21. (10.1186/1471-2458-14-21)
- Lowes, L. M. et al. 2014. Late-breaking abstract. [LB1 Delivering early care in diabetes evaluation: the DECIDE Study. Hospital versus home management at diagnosis in childhood diabetes: a comparison of psychological, social, physical and economic outcomes]. Diabetic Medicine 31(s1), pp. 184. (10.1111/dme.12408)
- John, E. et al. 2014. Healthy eating and lifestyle in pregnancy (HELP): a protocol for a cluster randomised trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a weight management intervention in pregnancy. BMC Public Health 14(1), article number: 439. (10.1186/1471-2458-14-439)
- Lowes, L. M. et al. 2014. Delivering early care in diabetes evaluation: the DECIDE study. Hospital versus home management at diagnosis in childhood diabetes: a comparison of psychological, social, physical and economic outcomes. Presented at: Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2014, Liverpool, UK, 5-7 March 2014.
2013
- Busse, M. et al. 2013. A randomized feasibility study of a 12-week community-based exercise program for people with Huntington's Disease. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy 37(4), pp. 149-158., article number: 1557-0576/13/3704-0149. (10.1097/NPT.0000000000000016)
- Pickles, T., Playle, R., Hood, K., Gillard, J. and Robling, M. 2013. Rasch analysis of the PedsQL 3.0 diabetes module. [Abstract]. Trials 14(S1), article number: 40. (10.1186/1745-6215-14-S1-O40)
- Popat, H., Corns, S., Richmond, S. and Playle, R. A. 2013. Preparing for practice - calibration of dental undergraduate students in the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need. British Dental Journal 215(9), pp. 469-471. (10.1038/sj.bdj.2013.1043)
- Khalil, H., Quinn, L., Van Deursen, R. W. M., Dawes, H., Playle, R. A., Rosser, A. E. and Busse, M. 2013. What effect does a structured home-based exercise programme have on people with Huntington's disease? A randomized, controlled pilot study. Clinical Rehabilitation 27(7), pp. 646-658. (10.1177/0269215512473762)
- Edwards, A. G., Naik, G., Ahmed, H., Elwyn, G., Pickles, T. E., Hood, K. and Playle, R. A. 2013. Personalised risk communication for informed decision making about taking screening tests. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013(2), article number: CD001865. (10.1002/14651858.CD001865.pub3)
- Wilson, C., Playle, R. A., Toma, A. M., Zhurov, A., Ness, A. and Richmond, S. 2013. The prevalence of lip vermilion morphological traits in a 15-year-old population. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A 161(1), pp. 4-12. (10.1002/ajmg.a.35515)
- Dordevic, J., Lawlor, D. A., Zhurov, A., Toma, A. M., Playle, R. A. and Richmond, S. 2013. A population-based cross-sectional study of the association between facial morphology and cardiometabolic risk factors in adolescence. BMJ Open 3(5), article number: :e002910. (10.1136/bmjopen-2013-002910)
- Playle, R. A., Moore, S. C., Murphy, S., Moore, L., Hood, K. and Shepherd, J. P. 2013. Overcoming the challenge of conducting a pragmatic randomised trial in premises licensed for the on-site sale and consumption of alcohol [poster presentation]. Trials 14(Suppl), pp. P28. (10.1186/1745-6215-14-S1-P28)
2012
- Chestnutt, I. G. et al. 2012. Protocol for 'Seal or Varnish' (SoV) trial: A randomised controlled trial to measure the relative cost and effectiveness of pit and fissure sealants and fluoride varnish in preventing dental decay. BMC Oral Health 12(1), pp. 51-62. (10.1186/1472-6831-12-51)
- Al Ali, A. et al. 2012. The influence of asthma on face shape: a three-dimensional study. European Journal of Orthodontics 36(4), pp. 373-380. (10.1093/ejo/cjs067)
- Robling, M. R. et al. 2012. The effect of the Talking Diabetes consulting skills intervention on glycaemic control and quality of life in children with type 1 diabetes: cluster randomised controlled trial (DEPICTED study). British Medical Journal 344, article number: e2359. (10.1136/bmj.e2359)
- McAndrew, R., Ban, J. N. and Playle, R. A. 2012. A comparison of computer- and hand-generated clinical dental notes with statutory regulations in record keeping. European Journal of Dental Education 16(1), pp. e117-e121. (10.1111/j.1600-0579.2011.00684.x)
- Richmond, S. et al. 2012. Detailing patient specific modeling to aid clinical decision-making. Lecture Notes in Computational Vision and Biomechanics 5, pp. 105-131. (10.1007/978-94-007-4552-0_5)
- Busse, M. et al. 2012. A randomised feasibility study of a 12-week exercise programme in Huntington’s disease (HD). Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry 83, pp. A58-A59. (10.1136/jnnp-2012-303524.182)
- Hamana, K. et al. 2012. Perspectives of participating in a 12-week exercise programme for people with early -mid stage Huntington's disease. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry 83(S. 1), pp. A59. (10.1136/jnnp-2012-303524.183)
- Toma, A. M., Zhurov, A., Playle, R. A., Marshall, A. D., Rosin, P. L. and Richmond, S. 2012. The assessment of facial variation in 4747 British school children. European Journal of Orthodontics 34(6), pp. 655-664. (10.1093/ejo/cjr106)
- Busse, M. et al. 2012. Q12 A randomised feasibility study of a 12-week exercise programme in Huntington's disease (HD) [Abstract]. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry 83(S1), pp. A58-A59. (10.1136/jnnp-2012-303524.182)
- Hamana, K. et al. 2012. Q13 Perspectives of participating in a 12-week exercise programme for people with early -mid stage Huntington's disease [Abstract]. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry 83(S1), pp. A59. (10.1136/jnnp-2012-303524.183)
- Khalil, H., Quinn, L., Van Deursen, R. W. M., Dawes, H., Playle, R., Rosser, A. E. and Busse, M. 2012. Q15 A pilot study of an exercise intervention to improve motor function in people with Huntington's disease (HD) [Abstract]. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry 83(S1), pp. A59. (10.1136/jnnp-2012-303524.185)
2011
- Gregory, J. W. et al. 2011. Development and evaluation by a cluster randomised trial of a psychosocial intervention in children and teenagers experiencing diabetes: The DEPICTED study. Health Technology Assessment 15(29), pp. 1-202. (10.3310/hta15290)
- Townson, J. et al. 2011. Delivering early care in diabetes evaluation (DECIDE): a protocol for a randomised controlled trial to assess hospital versus home management at diagnosis in childhood diabetes. BMC Pediatrics 11, article number: 7. (10.1186/1471-2431-11-7)
- Malic, S., Hill, K. E., Playle, R. A., Thomas, D. W. and Williams, D. W. 2011. In vitro interaction of chronic wound bacteria in biofilms. Journal of Wound Care 20(12), pp. 569-577.
2010
- Stephenson, J., Chadwick, B. L., Playle, R. A. and Treasure, E. T. 2010. A competing risk survival analysis model to assess the efficacy of filling carious primary teeth. Caries Research 44(3), pp. 285-293. (10.1159/000314677)
- Stephenson, J., Chadwick, B. L., Playle, R. A. and Treasure, E. T. 2010. Modelling childhood caries using parametric competing risks survival analysis methods for clustered data. Caries Research 44(1), pp. 69-80. (10.1159/000279326)
- McNamara, R. et al. 2010. Development and evaluation of a psychosocial intervention for children and teenagers experiencing diabetes (DEPICTED): a protocoal for a cluster randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of a communication skills training programme for healthcare professionals working with young people with type 1 diabetes. BMC Health Services Research 10(36) (10.1186/1472-6963-10-36)
2009
- Schroter, S. et al. 2009. Evaluation of an online diabetes needs assessment tool (DNAT) for health professionals: A randomised controlled trial. Trials 10, article number: 63. (10.1186/1745-6215-10-63)
- Deans, J., Playle, R. A., Durning, P. and Richmond, S. 2009. An exploratory study of the cost-effectiveness of orthodontic care in seven European countries. European Journal of Orthodontics 31(1), pp. 90-94. (10.1093/ejo/cjn040)
- Toma, A. M., Zhurov, A. I., Playle, R. A., Ong, E. and Richmond, S. 2009. Reproducibility of facial soft tissue landmarks on 3D laser-scanned facial images. Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research 12(1), pp. 33-42. (10.1111/j.1601-6343.2008.01435.x)
2008
- Popat, H., Richmond, S., Playle, R. A., Marshall, A., Rosin, P. L. and Cosker, D. 2008. Three-dimensional motion analysis - an exploratory study. Part 1: Assessment of facial movement. Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research 11(4), pp. 216-223. (10.1111/j.1601-6343.2008.00433.x)
- Toma, A. M., Zhurov, A., Playle, R. A. and Richmond, S. 2008. A three-dimensional look for facial differences between males and females in a British-Caucasian sample aged 15 1/2 years old. Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research 11(3), pp. 180-185. (10.1111/j.1601-6343.2008.00428.x)
- Popat, H., Richmond, S., Playle, R. A., Marshall, A. D., Rosin, P. L. and Cosker, D. 2008. Three-dimensional motion analysis - an exploratory study. Part 2: Reproducibility of facial movement. Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research 11(4), pp. 224-228. (10.1111/j.1601-6343.2008.00435.x)
2007
- Thomas, H. et al. 2007. Mental health and quality of residential environment. British Journal of Psychiatry 191(6), pp. 500-505. (10.1192/bjp.bp.107.039438)
2006
- Ong, E., Playle, R. A. and Richmond, S. 2006. Peer assessment of dental attractiveness. American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics 130(2), pp. 163-169. (10.1016/j.ajodo.2005.02.018)
- Araya, R., Dunstan, F. D. J., Playle, R. A., Thomas, H. V., Palmer, S. R. and Lewis, G. 2006. Perceptions of social capital and the built environment and mental health. Social science & medicine 62(12), pp. 3072-3083. (10.1016/j.socscimed.2005.11.037)
- Araya, R., Dunstan, F. D. J., Playle, R. A., Thomas, H. V., Palmer, S. R. and Lewis, G. 2006. Perceptions of social capital and the built environment and mental health. Social science & medicine 62(12), pp. 3072-3083. (10.1016/j.socscimed.2005.11.037)
2005
- Kau, C. H., Richmond, S., Zhurov, A., Knox, J., Chestnutt, I. G., Hartles, F. R. and Playle, R. A. 2005. Reliability of measuring facial morphology with a 3-dimensional laser scanning system. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 128(4), pp. 424-430. (10.1016/j.ajodo.2004.06.037)
- Tatarunaite, E., Playle, R. A., Hood, K., Shaw, W. and Richmond, S. 2005. Facial attractiveness: a longitudinal study. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 127(6), pp. 676-682. (10.1016/j.ajodo.2004.01.029)
- Playle, R. A. and Richmond, S. 2005. An update on the analysis of agreement for orthodontic indices. The European Journal of Orthodontics 27(3), pp. 286-291. (10.1093/ejo/cjh078)
- Chadwick, B. L., Treasure, E. T. and Playle, R. A. 2005. A randomised controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of glass ionomer sealants in pre-school children. Caries Research 39(1), pp. 34-40. (10.1159/000081654)
2004
- Chestnutt, I. G., Morgan, M. Z., Hoddell, C. E. and Playle, R. A. 2004. A comparison of a computer-based questionnaire and personal interviews in determining oral health-related behaviours. Community Dentistry And Oral Epidemiology 32(6), pp. 410-417. (10.1111/j.1600-0528.2004.00160.x)
1999
- Ollerton, R. L., Playle, R. A., Ahmed, K., Dunstan, F. D. J., Luzio, S. D. and Owens, D. R. 1999. Day-to-day variability of fasting plasma glucose in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic subjects. Diabetes Care 22(3), pp. 394-398. (10.2337/diacare.22.3.394)
1998
- Playle, R. A., Ollerton, R. L., Dunstan, F. D. J., Evans, W. D., Burch, A., Luzio, S. D. and Owens, D. R. 1998. Determining true glomerular filtration status in newly presenting type 2 diabetic subjects using age and sex adjustment. Diabetes Care 21(11), pp. 1893-1896. (10.2337/diacare.21.11.1893)
1995
- Moore, L. A. R., Playle, R. A. and Smith, C. 1995. Social group trends in smoking in Wales, 1985-1993. Presented at: 9th World Conference on Tobacco and Health, Paris, France, 10-14 October 1994 Presented at Slama, K. ed.Tobacco and Health: Proceedings of the 9th World Conference on Tobacco and Health, Paris, France, 10-14 October 1994. New York: Plenum Press pp. 575-578.
- The analysis of population surveys and technical report writing
- The analysis of health promotion intervention data and writing for publication in health promotion literature
- The analysis of longitudinal clinical data
- Statistical advice and consultancy for clinical research
- The design and analysis of epidemiological and clinical studies
- Conference presentation of statistical and medical research
- The publication of statistical and dental research in dental research literature
- Statistical reviewer for the Journal of Orthodontics