Staff Profile

I am currently a research associate for the Evidence Synthesis Group (ESG) and NIHR Innovation Observatory (see: https://www.io.nihr.ac.uk/team/ryan-kenny/).

Qualifications

PhD "An investigation into the mechanisms by which textured insoles improve balance"

MSc Sport and Exercise Science

BSc Sport and Exercise Science, applied sports science

Interests

Evidence Synthesis

Meta-Analysis

Network Meta-Analysis

Combining Real World Data with Clinical Data

Postural Control

Motor Learning

• Articles

  • McGowan LJ, John DA, Kenny RPW, Joyes EC, Adams EA, Shabaninejad H, Richmond C, Beyer FR, Landes D, Watt RG, Sniehotta FF, Paisi M, Bambra C, Craig D, Kaner E, Ramsay SE. Improving oral health and related health behaviours (substance use, smoking, diet) in people with severe and multiple disadvantage: A systematic review of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of interventions. PLOS ONE 2024, 19(4), e0298885.
  • Fong M, Kenny RPW, Thomson K, Jesurasa A, Lavans A, Patterson M, Sermin-Reed L, Nguyen G, Aquino MRJ, Cullen E, O'Keefe H, Moffat M, Heslehurst N. Effectiveness and implementation of lower-intensity weight management interventions delivered by the non-specialist workforce in postnatal women: a mixed-methods systematic review. Frontiers in Public Health 2024, 12, 1359680.
  • Kunonga TP, Kenny RPW, Astin M, Bryant A, Kontogiannis V, Coughlan D, Richmond C, Eastaugh CH, Beyer FR, Pearson F, Craig D, Lovat P, Vale L, Ellis R. Predictive accuracy of risk prediction models for recurrence, metastasis and survival for early-stage cutaneous melanoma: a systematic review. BMJ Open 2023, 13(9), e073306.
  • Merrick H, Driver H, Main C, Kenny RPW, Richmond C, Allard A, Bola K, Morris C, Parr JR, Pearson F, Pennington L. Impacts of health care service changes implemented due to COVID-19 on children and young people with long-term disability: A mapping review. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology 2023, 65(7), 885-899.
  • Kenny RPW, Millar EB, Adesanya A, Richmond C, Beyer F, Calderon C, Rankin J, Toledano M, Feychting M, Pearce MS, Craig D, Pearson F. The effects of radiofrequency exposure on male fertility and adverse reproductive outcomes: A protocol for two systematic reviews of human observational studies with meta-analysis. Environment International 2022, 158, 106968.
  • Tanner L, Kenny R, Still M, Ling J, Pearson F, Thompson K, Bhardwaj-Gosling R. NHS Health Check programme: a rapid review update. BMJ Open 2022, 12(2), e052832.
  • Tharmapoopathy M, Thavarajah A, Kenny RPW, Pingitore A, Iervasi G, Dark J, Bano A, Razvi S. Efficacy and safety of Triiodothyronine (T3) treatment in Cardiac Surgery or Cardiovascular Diseases – a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Thyroid 2022, 32(8), 879-896.
  • Emerson JR, Scott MW, vanSchaik P, Butcher N, Kenny RPW, Eaves DL. A neural signature for combined action observation and motor imagery? An fNIRS study into prefrontal activation, automatic imitation, and self–other perceptions. Brain and Behavior 2022, 12(2), e2407.
  • Kenny RPW, Atkinson G, Eaves DL, Martin D, Burn N, Dixon J. The effects of textured materials on static balance in healthy young and older adults: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Gait and Posture 2019, 71, 79-86.
  • Kenny RPW, Eaves DL, Martin D, Hatton AL, Dixon J. The effects of textured insoles on quiet standing balance in four stance types with and without vision. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation 2019, 11, 5.
  • Kenny RPW, Eaves DL, Martin D, Behmer LP, Dixon J. The effects of textured insoles on cortical activity and quiet bipedal standing with and without vision: An EEG study. Journal of Motor Behavior 2019, 52(4), 489-501.
  • Emerson JR, Binks JA, Scott MW, Kenny RPW, Eaves DL. Combined action observation and motor imagery therapy: a novel method for post-stroke rehabilitation. AIMS Neuroscience 2018, 5(4), 236-252.

• Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstracts)

  • John DA, McGowan LJ, Kenny RPW, Joyes EC, Adams EA, Shabaninejad H, Richmond C, Beyer F, Landes D, Watt RG, Sniehotta FF, Paisi M, Bambra C, Craig D, Kaner E, Ramsay SE. Interventions to improve oral health and related health behaviours of substance use, smoking, and diet in people with severe and multiple disadvantage: a systematic review of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. In: Public Health Science: A National Conference Dedicated to New Research in UK Public Health. 2023, London: The Lancet Publishing Group.
  • Costa T, Haworth E, Kenny R, McKinnon I, McAllister-Williams RH. Mortality associated to depression – a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. In: Royal College of Psychiatrists Faculty of General Adult Psychiatry Annual Conference. 2020, Virtual Conference: Royal College of Psychiatrists.

• Reviews

  • Hampton JS, Kenny RPW, Rees CJ, Hamilton W, Eastaugh C, Richmond C, Sharp L. The performance of FIT-based and other risk prediction models for colorectal neoplasia in symptomatic patients: a systematic review. eClinicalMedicine 2023, 64, 102204.
  • Beyer FR, Kenny RPW, Johnson E, Caldwell DM, Garnett C, Rice S, Simpson J, Angus C, Craig D, Hickman M, Michie S, Kaner EFS. Practitioner and digitally delivered interventions for reducing hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption in people not seeking alcohol treatment: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Addiction 2023, 118(1), 17-29.
  • Nagar N, Wade N, Kenny RPW, Paul N, Rolland S, Germain P, Robson S. A COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments systematic review of orthognathic patient-reported outcome measures. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 2023, 164(4), 476-490.
  • Logan K, Pearson F, Kenny RP, Pandanaboyana S, Sharp L. Are older patients less likely to be treated for pancreatic cancer? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Cancer Epidemiology 2022, 80, 102215.