Research Fellow
- About
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- Email Address
- m.imamura@abdn.ac.uk
- Telephone Number
- +44 (0)1224 438121
- School/Department
- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition
Biography
Mari Imamura is a Research Fellow (Systematic Reviewer). She completed a PhD in sociolinguistics from the University of Aberdeen. She joined the Dugald Baird Centre for Research on Women's Health (University of Aberdeen) for the external evaluation of a national demonstration project on teenage sexual health in Scotland, Healthy Respect. She then gained experience in systematic reviews in the area of reproductive health in EU countries as part of an EC-funded project, REPROSTAT2 (2004-2005), and in developing countries as part of Initiative for Maternal Mortality Programme Assessment (IMMPACT) (2005-2006). She joined the Health Services Research Unit in 2007 and led a couple of systematic reviews of clinical effectiveness of health care interventions commissioned by the UK Health Technology Assessment programme. She then moved to Academic Urology (2008-2013) to conduct a series of reviews on urological cancers funded by a Scottish urological cancer charity, UCAN, and then to IMMPACT (2013-2016) to conduct a review of complex interventions for guideline implementations to improve obstetric care in low- and middle-income countries. She then re-joined HSRU in 2016 to conduct clinical effectiveness reviews as part of Health Technology Assessments. She has experience of both quantitative and qualitative research methods and fieldwork experience of surveys and in-depth interviews.
- Research
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Current Research
- Health Techonology Assessment of surgical interventions for stress urinary incontinence in women
- Health Technology Assessment of interventions for interstitial cystitis (painful bladder syndrome)
Funding and Grants
- Apr-Dec 2006 NHS Scotland (with van Teilingen E, Tucker J, Poobalan A, Philip K, Spratt J, Pitchforth E and Astin M). 'Sex and Relationship Education – Review of Programmes and Supporting Materials' (Project Reference 2005/2006 RE044) £59,872
- Publications
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The experience of poor sleep in people with fibromyalgia: a qualitative meta-synthesis
Sleep Medicine, vol. 115, no. Suppl 1, pp. 192Contributions to Journals: Abstracts- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleep.2023.11.539
Ivosidenib for treating advanced cholangiocarcinoma with an IDH1 R132 mutation after 1 or more systemic treatments
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). 20 pagesBooks and Reports: Commissioned Reports- [ONLINE] https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta948
- [ONLINE] Page 214-316
- [ONLINE] https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta948/evidence
Mesh fixation techniques for inguinal hernia repair: an overview of systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials
Hernia, vol. 26, pp. 973–987Contributions to Journals: ArticlesMinimally invasive treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia: a Cochrane network meta-analysis
BJU International, vol. 130, no. 2, pp. 142-156Contributions to Journals: ArticlesManagement of the first stage of convulsive status epilepticus in adults: a systematic review of current randomised evidence
Journal of Neurology, vol. 269, no. 7, pp. 3420-3429Contributions to Journals: Review articlesOpen versus laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia: an overview of systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials
Surgical Endoscopy, vol. 36, pp. 4685–4700Contributions to Journals: ArticlesAxicabtagene ciloleucel for treating relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma after one systemic therapy
London: Evidence Review Group report in support of NICE STA Programme. London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. 128 pagesBooks and Reports: Commissioned ReportsDoes weight management research for adults with severe obesity represent them? Analysis of systematic review data
BMJ Open, vol. 12, no. 5, e054459Contributions to Journals: ArticlesPre-hospital and emergency department treatment of convulsive status epilepticus in adults: an evidence synthesis
Health technology assessment (Winchester, England), vol. 26, no. 20, pp. 1-76Contributions to Journals: ArticlesRelugolix with oestradiol and norethisterone acetate for treating uterine fibroids
Commissioned by National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. London: Evidence Review Group report in support of NICE STA Programme. London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. 171 pagesBooks and Reports: Commissioned ReportsBiomarkers for assessing acute kidney injury for people who are being considered for admission to critical care: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis
Health Technology Assessment, vol. 26, no. 7, pp. 1-286Contributions to Journals: ArticlesCost-effectiveness and value of information analysis of NephroCheck and NGAL tests compared to standard care for the diagnosis of acute kidney injury
BMC Nephrology, vol. 22, 399Contributions to Journals: ArticlesMinimally invasive treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a network meta‐analysis (Review)
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2021, no. 7, CD013656Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013656.pub2
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/18861/1/Franco_etal_CDSR_Minimally_Invasive_treatments_VoR.pdf
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/18861/2/Franco_etal_CDSR_Minimally_Invasive_Treatments_VoR.pdf
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
Venetoclax with a hypomethylating agent or low dose cytarabine for untreated acute myeloid leukaemia unsuitable for intensive chemotherapy
London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)Books and Reports: Commissioned ReportsSecukinumab for treating plaque psoriasis in children and young people
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). 105 pagesBooks and Reports: Commissioned ReportsInterventions for treating people with symptoms of bladder pain syndrome: a network meta‐analysis
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2020, no. 7, pp. CD013325Contributions to Journals: ArticlesMinimally invasive treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a network metaanalysis (Protocol)
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2020, no. 6, CD013656Contributions to Journals: ArticlesSurgical treatments for women with stress urinary incontinence: a systematic review of economic evidence
Systematic reviews , vol. 9, 85Contributions to Journals: ArticlesFrom Global Rights to Local Relationships: Exploring Disconnects in Respectful Maternity Care in Malawi
Qualitative health research, vol. 30, no. 3, pp. 341-355Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732319880538
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Avelumab for maintenance treatment of locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer after platinum-based chemotherapy
Evidence Review Group report in support of NICE STA Programme. London: National Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceBooks and Reports: Commissioned ReportsChlormethine gel for treating mycosis fungoides-type cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Evidence Review Group report in support of NICE STA Programme. London: National Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceBooks and Reports: Commissioned ReportsCurrent recommendations for the discharge of COVID-19 patients from hospital and ICU: a rapid review
University of AberdeenBooks and Reports: Commissioned ReportsDarolutamide with androgen deprivation therapy for treating non-metastatic hormone-relapsed prostate cancer
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)Books and Reports: Commissioned ReportsEconomic evaluation of surgical treatments for women with stress urinary incontinence: a cost-utility and value of information analysis
BMJ Open, vol. 10, no. 6, 035555Contributions to Journals: ArticlesEnzalutamide with ADT for treating metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)Books and Reports: Commissioned ReportsFostamatinib for treating chronic immune thrombocytopenia
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)Books and Reports: Commissioned ReportsSurgical interventions for women with stress urinary incontinence: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
BMJ, vol. 365, l1842Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.l1842
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/12387/1/bmj.l1842.full.pdf
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
- [ONLINE] http://www.bmj.com/lookup/doi/10.1136/bmj.l1842
- [ONLINE] View publication in Mendeley
Extended versus standard lymph node dissection for urothelial carcinoma of the bladder in patients undergoing radical cystectomy
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2019, no. 5, CD013336Contributions to Journals: Review articlesInterventions for treating people with symptoms of bladder pain syndrome: A network meta-analysis
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2019, no. 5, CD013325.Contributions to Journals: ArticlesSurgical treatments for women with stress urinary incontinence: the ESTER systematic review and economic evaluation
Health Technology Assessment, vol. 23, no. 14, pp. 1-306Contributions to Journals: ArticlesRisankizumab for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)Books and Reports: Commissioned ReportsThe ARCHITECT and Alinity urine NGAL assays, urine NephroCheck test, and urine and plasma NGAL tests to help assess the risk of acute kidney injury in people who are being considered for admission to critical care
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). 376 pagesBooks and Reports: Commissioned ReportsNaftopidil for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms compatible with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, no. 10, CD007360Contributions to Journals: Review articlesAchieving accountability through maternal death reviews in Nigeria: a process analysis
Health Policy and Planning, vol. 32, no. 8, pp. 1083-1091Contributions to Journals: ArticlesA systematic review of implementation strategies to deliver guidelines on obstetric care practice in low- and middle-income countries
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, vol. 136, no. 1, pp. 19-28Contributions to Journals: ArticlesSystematic review of obstetric care from a women-centered perspective in Nigeria since 2000
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, vol. 136, no. 1, pp. 13-18Contributions to Journals: ArticlesBarriers and enablers to guideline implementation strategies to improve obstetric care practice in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review of qualitative evidence
Implementation Science, vol. 11, 144Contributions to Journals: ArticlesMaternal death and obstetric care audits in Nigeria: a systematic review of barriers and enabling factors in the provision of emergency care
Reproductive Health, vol. 13, pp. 1-11Contributions to Journals: ArticlesConservative management for female urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse review 2013: Summary of the 5th International Consultation on Incontinence
Neurourology and Urodynamics, vol. 35, no. 1, pp. 15-20Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/nau.22677
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
Lifestyle interventions for the treatment of urinary incontinence in adults
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 12, CD003505Contributions to Journals: AbstractsBarriers and facilitators to guideline implementation strategies to improve obstetric care in low and middle income countries (LMIC): qualitative evidence synthesis
OIHRN 8th Annual ConferenceContributions to Conferences: AbstractsThe Impact of the Extent of Lymphadenectomy on Oncologic Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer: A Systematic Review
European Urology, vol. 66, no. 6, pp. 1065-1077Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eururo.2014.05.031
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/3950/1/Bruins_2014.pdf
PP25 Exploring the determinant factors for repeat abortion: A systematic review
Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, vol. 68, no. Supplement 1, A57Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/jech-2014-204726.121
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the clinical effectiveness of bipolar compared with monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
BJU International, vol. 113, no. 1, pp. 24-35Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/bju.12281
Systematic Review of Adrenalectomy and Lymph Node Dissection in Locally Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
European Urology, vol. 64, no. 5, pp. 799-810Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eururo.2013.04.033
Conservative treatment options for women with stress urinary incontinence: clinical update
The British Journal of General Practice, vol. 63, no. 609, pp. 218-220Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp13X665477
Re: Comparative Effectiveness for Survival and Renal Function of Partial and Radical Nephrectomy for Localized Renal Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: S. P. Kim, R. H. Thompson, S. A. Boorjian, C. J. Weight, L. C. Han, M. H. Murad, N. D. Shippee, P. J. Erwin, B. A. Costello, G. K. Chow and B. C. Leibovich J Urol 2012; 188: 51–57
Journal of Urology, vol. 189, no. 3, pp. 1166-1167Contributions to Journals: Letters- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2012.10.025
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of the clinical effectiveness of bipolar compared to monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate
European Urology Supplements, pp. e523-e524Contributions to Journals: AbstractsSystematic review of perioperative and quality-of-life outcomes following surgical management of localised renal cancer
European Urology, vol. 62, no. 6, pp. 1097-1117Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eururo.2012.07.028
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/2588/1/MacLennan_2013.pdf
Single mini-incision total hip replacement for the management of arthritic disease of the hip: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. American Volume, vol. 94, no. 20, pp. 1897-1905Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.K.00495
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/5501/1/Imamura.pdf