Dr Helen Coelho
Research Fellow
Helen.Coelho@exeter.ac.uk
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South Cloisters
South Cloisters, University of Exeter, St Luke's Campus, Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2LU, UK
Overview
Helen has worked for the University of Exeter Medical School as a systematic reviewer since 2005, joining PenTAG in 2010. Her current role in PenTAG is to evaluate health technologies, and she has a particular interest in evaluating diagnotic tools, screening and surveillance programmes.
She has a background in Psychology and Health Services Research (primary and secondary research), and in evaluating health technologies (especially non-pharmacological interventions) for depression and anxiety.
Helen has previously worked for the University of Exeter Medical School as a Problem Based Learning tutor and on developing the Human Sciences component of the BMBS curriculum. She currently convenes a MSc Module in Systematic Reviews for Policy and Practice.
Qualifications
- 2005, PhD (Reading) Intergenerational transmission of anxiety
- 2000, BA Psychology (Reading)
Research
Research interests
Helen’s research interests are in evaluating health technologies, particularly in the area of mental health, and more specifically familial and maternal mental health. As a Systematic Reviewer in Health Technology Assessment, her current role involves evaluating a broad range of technologies for a wide variety of medical conditions.
Research projects
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (epoetin alfa, beta, theta and zeta; and, darbepoetin alfa) for treating cancer-treatment induced anaemia (including review of TA142)
Publications
Journal articles
Snowsill TM, Yang H, Griffin E, Long HL, Varley-Campbell J, Coelho H, Robinson S, Hyde C (In Press). Low-dose computed tomography for lung cancer screening in high risk populations: a systematic review and economic evaluation. Health Technology Assessment
Coelho H, Price A, Kiff F, Trigg L, Robinson S, Thompson Coon J, Anderson R (In Press). The experiences of children and young people from ethnic minorities in accessing mental health care: rapid scoping review of qualitative evidence. Health and Social Care Delivery Research Abstract.
Griffin E, Hyde C, Long L, Varley-Campbell J, Coelho H, Robinson S, Snowsill T (2020). Lung cancer screening by low-dose computed tomography: a cost-effectiveness analysis of alternative programmes in the UK using a newly developed natural history-based economic model. Diagnostic and Prognostic Research, 4(1). Abstract.
Griffin E, Hyde C, Long L, Varley-Campbell J, Coelho H, Robinson S, Snowsill T (2020). PCN248 LUNG CANCER SCREENING BY LOW-DOSE COMPUTERISED TOMOGRAPHY: a COST EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMMES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM USING a NEWLY DEVELOPED NATURAL HISTORY BASED ECONOMIC MODEL. Value in Health, 23
Yang H, Varley-Campbell J, Coelho H, Long L, Robinson S, Snowsill T, Griffin E, Peters J, Hyde C (2019). Do we know enough about the effect of low-dose computed tomography screening for lung cancer on survival to act? a systematic review, meta-analysis and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Diagnostic and Prognostic Research, 3(1). Abstract.
Varley-Campbell J, Cooper C, Coelho H, Dodman S, Barnish M, Mujica-Mota R, Hyde C, Hoyle M (2019). OP136 Full Texts Versus Conference Abstract Data: How Does the Message Change?. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 34(S1), 50-51.
Varley-Campbell J, Mujica Mota R, Coelho H, Ocean N, Barnish M, Packman D, Dodman S, Cooper C, Snowsill TM, Kay T, et al (2019). Three biomarker tests to help diagnose preterm labour: a systematic review and economic evaluation. Health Technology Assessment, 23(13).
Coelho H, Jones-Hughes T, Snowsill T, Briscoe S, Huxley N, Frayling IM, Hyde C (2017). A systematic review of test accuracy studies evaluating molecular micro-satellite instability testing for the detection of individuals with lynch syndrome. BMC Cancer, 17(1). Abstract. Author URL.
Snowsill TM, Moore J, Mujica Mota R, Peters JL, Jones-Hughes T, Huxley NJ, Coelho H, Haasova M, Cooper C, Lowe JA, et al (2017). Immunosuppressive agents in adult kidney transplantation in the NHS: a model-based economic evaluation. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation
Snowsill T, Coelho H, Huxley N, Jones-Hughes T, Briscoe S, Frayling IM, Hyde C (2017). Molecular testing for Lynch syndrome in people with colorectal cancer: systematic reviews and economic evaluation. Health Technol Assess, 21(51), 1-238. Abstract. Author URL.
Bond M, Crathorne L, Peters J, Coelho H, Haasova M, Cooper C, Milner Q, Shawyer V, Hyde C, Powell R, et al (2016). First do no harm: pain relief for the peripheral venous cannulation of adults, a systematic review and network meta-analysis. BMC Anesthesiol, 16(1). Abstract. Author URL.
Jones-Hughes T, Snowsill T, Haasova M, Coelho H, Crathorne L, Cooper C, Mujica-Mota R, Peters J, Varley-Campbell J, Huxley N, et al (2016). Immunosuppressive therapy for kidney transplantation in adults: a systematic review and economic model. Health Technol Assess, 20(62), 1-594. Abstract. Author URL.
Haasova M, Snowsill T, Jones-Hughes T, Crathorne L, Cooper C, Varley-Campbell J, Mujica-Mota R, Coelho H, Huxley N, Lowe J, et al (2016). Immunosuppressive therapy for kidney transplantation in children and adolescents: systematic review and economic evaluation. Health Technol Assess, 20(61), 1-324. Abstract. Author URL.
Crathorne L, Huxley N, Haasova M, Snowsill T, Jones-Hughes T, Hoyle M, Briscoe S, Coelho H, Long L, Medina-Lara A, et al (2016). The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (epoetin and darbepoetin) for treating cancer-treatment induced anaemia (including review of TA142): a systematic review and economic model. Health Technology Assessment Author URL.
Snowsill T, Huxley N, Hoyle M, Jones-Hughes T, Coelho H, Cooper C, Frayling I, Hyde C (2015). A model-based assessment of the cost-utility of strategies to identify Lynch syndrome in early-onset colorectal cancer patients. BMC Cancer, 15 Abstract. Author URL.
Huxley N, Jones-Hughes T, Coelho H, Snowsill T, Cooper C, Meng Y, Hyde C, Mújica-Mota R (2015). A systematic review and economic evaluation of intraoperative tests [RD-100i one-step nucleic acid amplification (OSNA) system and Metasin test] for detecting sentinel lymph node metastases in breast cancer. Health Technol Assess, 19(2), v-215. Abstract. Author URL.
Zhelev Z, Hyde C, Youngman E, Rogers M, Fleming S, Slade T, Coelho H, Jones-Hughes T, Nikolaou V (2015). Diagnostic accuracy of single baseline measurement of Elecsys Troponin T high-sensitive assay for diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction in emergency department: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ, 350 Abstract. Author URL.
Crathorne L, Huxley N, Haasova M, Snowsill T, Jones-Hughes T, Hoyle M, Briscoe S, Coelho H, Long L, Medina-Lara A, et al (2014). 1498PWHAT IS THE CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS OF ERYTHROPOIESIS STIMULATING AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER TREATMENT-INDUCED ANAEMIA?. Ann Oncol, 25(suppl_4), iv523-iv524. Author URL.
Snowsill T, Huxley N, Hoyle M, Jones-Hughes T, Coelho H, Cooper C, Frayling I, Hyde C (2014). A systematic review and economic evaluation of diagnostic strategies for Lynch syndrome. Health Technology Assessment, 18(58). Author URL.
Coelho HF, Canter PH, Ernst E (2013). Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Evaluating Current Evidence and Informing Future Research. Psychology of Consciousness Theory Research and Practice, 1(S), 97-107.
Coelho HF, Murray L, Royal-Lawson M, Cooper PJ (2011). Antenatal anxiety disorder as a predictor of postnatal depression: a longitudinal study. J Affect Disord, 129(1-3), 348-353. Abstract. Author URL.
Hunt KJ, Coelho HF, Wider B, Perry R, Hung SK, Terry R, Ernst E (2010). Complementary and alternative medicine use in England: results from a national survey. Int J Clin Pract, 64(11), 1496-1502. Abstract. Author URL.
Gooding SMD, Canter PH, Coelho HF, Boddy K, Ernst E (2010). Systematic review of topical capsaicin in the treatment of pruritus. Int J Dermatol, 49(8), 858-865. Abstract. Author URL.
Coelho HF (2009). Can massage therapy the be of benefit to children with HIV not receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy?. Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 14(1), 41-43.
Coelho HF (2009). Cognitive-behavioural therapy plus hypnosis for improving the affective experience of women undergoing breast cancer radiotherapy: How should we evaluate additive effects? Commentary. Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 14(3), 213-215.
Coelho HF, Boddy K, Ernst E (2008). A systematic review of classical European massage for alleviating perinatal depression and anxiety. Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 13(3), 150-156.
Coelho HF (2008). Design problems limit our understanding of the effectiveness of relaxation-based therapies: Commentary. Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 13(3), 203-204.
Coelho HF, Boddy K, Ernst E (2008). Massage therapy for the treatment of depression: a systematic review. Int J Clin Pract, 62(2), 325-333. Abstract. Author URL.
King M, Jones L, Richardson A, Murad S, Irving A, Aslett H, Ramsay A, Coelho H, Andreou P, Tookman A, et al (2008). The relationship between patients' experiences of continuity of cancer care and health outcomes: a mixed methods study. Br J Cancer, 98(3), 529-536. Abstract. Author URL.
Coelho HF, Cooper PJ, Murray L (2007). A family study of co-morbidity between generalized social phobia and generalized anxiety disorder in a non-clinic sample. J Affect Disord, 100(1-3), 103-113. Abstract. Author URL.
Coelho HF, Crawford M (2007). A randomised clinical trial of music therapy should be feasible for acute inpatients with schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like illness: Commentary. Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 12(2), 120-121.
Coelho HF, Pittler MH, Ernst E (2007). An investigation of the contents of complementary and alternative medicine journals. Altern Ther Health Med, 13(4), 40-44. Abstract. Author URL.
Coelho HF (2007). It is possible to conduct a large multicentre trial of aromatherapy massage for patients with advanced cancer: Commentary. Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 12(3), 205-206.
Coelho HF, Canter PH, Ernst E (2007). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy: evaluating current evidence and informing future research. J Consult Clin Psychol, 75(6), 1000-1005. Abstract. Author URL.
Coelho HF, Canter PH, Ernst E (2007). The effectiveness of hypnosis for the treatment of anxiety: a systematic review. PRIMARY CARE & COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRY, 12(2), 49-63. Author URL.
Coelho HF (2007). The effectiveness of two relaxation-based techniques for the treatment of recurrent abdominal pain in children: Commentary. Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 12(2), 122-123.
Coelho HF (2007). The efficacy and safety of 'energy psychology' approaches. Primary Care and Community Psychiatry, 12(3-4), 128-130. Abstract.
Coelho HF, Cooper PJ, Murray L (2006). Impact of psychiatric disturbance on identifying psychiatric disorder in relatives: study of mothers and daughters. Br J Psychiatry, 188, 288-289. Abstract. Author URL.
Conferences
Haasova M, Jones-Hughes T, Peters J, Snowsill T, Coelho H, Crathorne L, Mujica Mota R, Varley-Campbell J, Huxley N, Moore J, et al (2016). Immunosuppressive therapy for renal transplantation in adults: a systematic review and network meta-analyses. Health Technology
Assessment international (HTAi). 10th - 14th May 2016. Abstract.
Huxley N, Snowsill T, Hoyle M, Crathorne L, Haasova M, Briscoe S, Coelho H, Medina-Lara A, Mujica-Mota R, Napier M, et al (2014). A COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS OF ERYTHROPOIESIS-STIMULATING AGENTS FOR TREATING CANCER-TREATMENT INDUCED ANAEMIA. Author URL.
Snowsill T, Huxley N, Hoyle M, Crathorne L, Haasova M, Briscoe S, Coelho H, Medina-Lara A, Mota MR, Napier M, et al (2014). MODEL-BASED COST-UTILITY ANALYSIS OF ERYTHROPOIESIS-STIMULATING AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER-TREATMENT INDUCED ANAEMIA IN THE UK NHS. Author URL.
Huxley N, Snowsill T, Hoyle M, Jones-Hughes T, Coelho H, Cooper C, Frayling I, Hyde C (2013). COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF SYSTEMATIC TESTING FOR LYNCH SYNDROME IN PATIENTS NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH COLORECTAL CANCER IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. Author URL.
Reports
Haasova M, snowsill T, jones-hughes T, crathorne L, cooper C, varley-campbell J, mujica mota R, coelho H, huxley N, lowe J, et al (In Press). Immunosuppressive therapy for kidney transplantation in children and adolescents (review of technology appraisal 99); a systematic review and economic evaluation. , NIHR Health Technology Assessment Programme. Abstract.
Barnish M, Varley-Campbell J, Coelho H, Dodman S, Snowsill T, Mujica-Mota R, Packman D, Ocean N, Kay T, Liversedge N, et al (2018). Biomarker tests to help diagnose preterm labour in symptomatic women with intact membranes: a systematic review.
Jones-Hughes T, Snowsill T, Haasova M, Coelho H, Crathorne L, Cooper C, Mujica-Mota R, Peters J, Varley-Campbell J, Huxley N, et al (2015). Immunosuppressive therapy for kidney transplantation in adults (review of technology appraisal guidance 85). MTA for NICE. Author URL.
Crathorne L, Huxley N, Haasova M, Snowsill T, Jones-Hughes T, Hoyle M, Briscoe S, Coelho H, Long L, Medina-Lara A, et al (2014). The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (epoetin and darbepoetin) for treating cancer treatment-induced anaemia (including review of technology appraisal no. 142). Author URL.
Crathorne L, Cooper C, Coelho H, Haasova M, Milner Q, Shawyer V, Hyde C, Bond M (2013). Pain relief for peripheral venous cannulation of adults in routine treatment settings: a systematic review. Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust Hospital, Exeter, University of Exeter.
Hunt HA, Anderson R, Coelho HF, Garside R, Bayliss S, Fry-Smith A (2012). Preventing obesity: the effectiveness of whole system approaches. NICE Programme Development Group, NICE. Author URL.
Teaching
Helen teaches all aspects of systematic review methods. She convenes HPDM093, an MSc module on Sysytematic Reviews for Policy and Practice.Modules
2023/24
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