Dr Grace Carolan-Rees
Hon. Visiting Lecturer
Director of Cedar
Cedar is an evaluation centre for medical technologies and our team is multi-disciplinary. Cedar is part of Cardiff and Vale UHB, but we work closely with our consortium partners in Cardiff and Swansea Universities and a commercial contract research organisation. Our work under the NICE Medical Technologies Evaluation Programme (MTEP) comprises:
Systematic literature review
Critical analysis
Health economic evaluation
Facilitating research
Establishing databases and patient registries
Technical evaluation
We also undertake project work for other funding bodies, for example Welsh Government, MHRA and manufacturers. Cedar is accredited under ISO 9001:2008 quality management system.
Health, Technology and the Digital World
White J, Carolan-Rees G, Cleves A, Dale M, Jones S
EAC Assessment report: Copeptin to rule out AMI
www.NICE.org.uk 2011
Cleves A, Carolan-Rees G, Dale M, Williams JL
EAC Assessment Report: CardioQ-ODM
www.NICE.org.uk 2010
Dale M, Carolan-Rees G
EAC Assessment Technical report: Inditherm Patient Warming Mattress
www.NICE.org.uk 2010
Cleves A, Williams J, Carolan-Rees G
Procalcitonin to differentiate bacterial lower respiratory tract infection from non-bacterial causes – Economic report
March 2010
CEP 10036 (http://nhscep.useconnect.co.uk/CEPProducts/Default.aspx )
Cleves A, Williams J, Carolan-Rees G
Procalcitonin to differentiate bacterial lower respiratory tract infection from non-bacterial causes – Interactive model
March 2010
CEP 10036-1 (http://nhscep.useconnect.co.uk/CEPProducts/Default.aspx )
Talboys M, Carolan-Rees G, Williams J, Dale M, Cleves A
Oesophageal multichannel intraluminal impedance and pH measurement – Evidence review
March 2010
CEP10028 (http://nhscep.useconnect.co.uk/CEPProducts/Default.aspx)
Cleves A, Dale M, Carolan-Rees G
Intravenous fluid warming devices – Market review
March 2010
CEP10014 (http://nhscep.useconnect.co.uk/CEPProducts/Default.aspx )
Cleves A, Dale M, Carolan-Rees G
Intravenous fluid warming devices – Buyers’guide
March 2010
CEP10013 (http://nhscep.useconnect.co.uk/CEPProducts/Default.aspx )
Dale M, Carolan-Rees G
Functional electrical stimulation for drop foot – Market review
March 2010
CEP 10011(www.dh.gov.uk/cep)
Dale M, Williams J, Carolan-Rees G, Taft R, Lovell A, Cook R
Functional electrical stimulation for drop foot – Buyers’ guide
March 2010
CEP 10010 (http://nhscep.useconnect.co.uk/CEPProducts/Default.aspx)
Cleves A, Williams J, Carolan-Rees G
Forced air warming devices - Market review
February 2010
CEP 09035 (http://nhscep.useconnect.co.uk/CEPProducts/Default.aspx)
Cleves A, Carolan-Rees G, Dale M, Williams J, Hedges A, Crawford D
Forced air warming devices – Buyers’ guide
February 2010
CEP 09034 (http://nhscep.useconnect.co.uk/CEPProducts/Default.aspx)
Cleves A, Carolan-Rees G, Dale M, Williams J, Hedges A
Forced air warming devices – Evaluation report
February 2010
CEP 09036 (http://nhscep.useconnect.co.uk/CEPProducts/Default.aspx)
Carolan-Rees G, Crawford D, Dale M, Williams J, Conway K, Sethi H, McLain D, Turley R, Bhogal R
Endovascular treatment of varicose veins
August 2009
CEP09017 (http://nhscep.useconnect.co.uk/CEPProducts/Default.aspx)
Carolan-Rees G, Tweddel AC. Naka KK, Griffith TM
Fractal dimensions of Laser Doppler Flowmetry Time Series
Med Eng Phys 2002; 24(1): 71-6
Professional Activities and Recognition:
Assistant editor Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) ’Scope’ 1993-5
IPEM Ultrasound and non-ionising radiation SIG member 1996-9
Secretary IPEM publications committee 1999-2001
Honorary secretary Association of University Radiation Protection Officers 1999-2002
Secretary IPEM training accreditation panel 2006-9
Member Welsh RPA’s committee RPSSAG (Chair, MISC representative 2005-7) 2002-11
2019
- Dale, M.et al. 2019. iFuse implant system for treating chronic sacroiliac joint pain: A NICE medical technology guidance. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy (10.1007/s40258-019-00539-7)
- Evans, J. M.et al. 2019. Thopaz+ portable digital system for managing chest drains: a NICE medical technology guidance. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 17(3), pp. 285 -294. (10.1007/s40258-019-00461-y)
- Peirce, S. C. and Carolan-Rees, G. 2019. ReCell® spray-on skin system for treating skin loss, scarring and depigmentation after burn injury: a NICE medical technology guidance. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 17(2), pp. 131-141. (10.1007/s40258-018-00457-0)
- Dale, M.et al. 2019. Peristeen transanal irrigation system to manage bowel dysfunction: A NICE medical technology guidance. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 17(1), pp. 25-34. (10.1007/s40258-018-0447-x)
2018
- White, J.et al. 2018. Analysis of a national programme for selective internal radiation therapy for colorectal cancer liver metastases. Clinical Oncology (10.1016/j.clon.2018.09.002)
- Evans, J. M.et al. 2018. ENDURALIFE - powered cardiac resynchronisation therapy defibrillator devices for treating heart failure: A NICE Medical Technology Guidance. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 16(2), pp. 177-186. (10.1007/s40258-017-0354-6)
2017
- White, J.et al. 2017. Commissioning through Evaluation: Selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT).. Project Report. [Online]. NHS England. Available at: https://www.engage.england.nhs.uk/consultation/selective-internal-radiation-therapy/user_uploads/sirt-commissioning-through-evaluation-report.pdf
- Dale, M.et al. 2017. External Assessment Centre Report: Peristeen anal irrigation system to manage bowel dysfunction.. Project Report. [Online]. NICE. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/gid-mt511/documents/assessment-report-2
2016
- White, J.et al. 2016. Non-contact low-frequency ultrasound therapy compared with UK standard of care for venous leg ulcers: a single-centre, assessor-blinded, randomised controlled trial. International Wound Journal 13(5), pp. 833-842. (10.1111/iwj.12389)
- Cleves, A.et al. 2016. External Assessment Centre Report: ENDURALIFE-powered CRT-D devices for the treatment of heart failure.. Project Report. [Online]. NICE. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/mtg33/documents/assessment-report
- Cleves, A.et al. 2016. The TURis system for transurethral resection of the prostate: a NICE medical technology guidance. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 14(3), pp. 267-279. (10.1007/s40258-015-0221-2)
- White, J.et al. 2016. Cardiff cardiac ablation patient-reported outcome measure (C-CAP): validation of a new questionnaire set for patients undergoing catheter ablation for cardiac arrhythmias in the UK. Quality of Life Research 25(6), pp. 1571-1583. (10.1007/s11136-015-1194-1)
- Cleves, A.et al. 2016. NICE Medical Technologies Guidance: Enduralife-powered CRT-D devices for the treatment of heart failure, External Assessment Centre report. Project Report. [Online]. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/GID-MTG10004/documents/assessment-report
2015
- Dale, M.et al. 2015. HumiGard: Technical evaluation, final report.. Technical Report.
- Ray, A., Morgan, H. and Carolan-Rees, G. 2015. External Assessment Centre Report: The Urolift system for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia.. Project Report. [Online]. NICE. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/MTG26/documents/urolift-for-treating-lower-urinary-tract-symptoms-of-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-assessment-report2
- Ray, A., Morgan, H. E. and Carolan-Rees, G. 2015. NICE Medical Technologies Guidance [MTG26]: The Urolift system for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia, External Assessment Centre report. Project Report. [Online]. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/MTG26/documents/urolift-for-treating-lower-urinary-tract-symptoms-of-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-assessment-report2
2014
- Dale, M.et al. 2014. The PressureWire fractional flow reserve measurement system for coronary artery disease [Briefing]. UK: National Institute of Health and Care Excellence. Available at: http://www.nice.org.uk/Advice/MIB2
- Dale, M.et al. 2014. NICE Medical Technologies Guidance [MTG24]: Sherlock 3CG Tip Confirmation System for placement of peripherally inserted central catheters, External Assessment Centre report. Project Report. [Online]. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/mtg24/resources/the-sherlock3cg-tip-confirmation-system-for-placement-of-peripherally-inserted-central-catheters-pdf-64371934845637
- Cleves, A.et al. 2014. NICE Medical Technologies Guidance [MTG23]: The TURis system for transurethral resection of the prostate, External Assessment Centre report. Project Report. [Online]. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/mtg23
2013
- Peirce, S. C., Ray, A. and Carolan-Rees, G. 2013. Diagnostic reliability of sterile speculum exam for rupture of membranes [Letter]. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica 92(9), pp. 1116-1117. (10.1111/aogs.12177)
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