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The HRB Evidence Centre

The HRB Evidence Centre was formed in 2011 and conducts evidence syntheses to inform health policy and decision-making. Our evidence supports the formulation of recommendations, which is the role of policy-makers at the Department of Health.

The Centre also contributes to the HRB’s key role in research on alcohol and other drugs.

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Impact on policy

Press releases New study evaluates evidence on efficacy and safety of prescribed medicinal cannabis

News No conclusive links between fluoride in community water and negative effects on key areas of health

Blog Alcohol labelling: evidence-based health policy in action

Blog Seven steps to an epic evidence review

News Care bands – a useful way to allocate resources for healthcare at home?

Press releases New HRB report reviews health effects of community water fluoridation

News New HRB evidence review spotlights workplace health and wellbeing

News New HRB paper examines the value and safety of electronic cigarettes as a smoking cessation intervention

Blog Alcohol, the evidence, and Minimum Unit Pricing

Blog HRB information specialists: adapting our practice in a pandemic

Press releases New HRB report identifies best practice for addressing drug use among people who are homeless

Blog “It’s just not too much fun to be alone.”

Publications

Our latest publications from the HRB Evidence Centre

Safety and effectiveness of remote pre-hospital triage for appropriate emergency department attendances and service use

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The efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis in adult populations: An evidence review

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Primary prevention of dental caries: An evidence review

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Cost, safety, and environmental impact of reprocessing single-use medical devices. A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Impact of community water fluoridation on systemic health excluding oral health. An evidence review

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Promoting workplace health and well-being through culture change. An evidence review.

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Management of non-cavitated and cavitated caries in primary, permanent, and mixed dentition. An evidence review

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Linking care bands to resource allocation for home support and long-term residential care. An evidence review

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Reablement in the home for people aged 65 years and over: components, effectiveness, and influencing factors. An evidence review

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Evidence review of drug treatment services for people who are homeless and use drugs

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Housing with Support for Older People. An evidence review

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Electronic cigarette use and tobacco cigarette smoking initiation in adolescents. An evidence review

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