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Journal of Adolescent Health, The Effectiveness and Acceptability of Comprehensive and Multicomponent School Health Services: A Systematic Review (2021)

Montgomery, P., Knerr, W., Ross, D.A., and Patterson, J.

World Health Organization Recommends Comprehensive School Health Services and Provides a Menu of Interventions. (2021)

David A. Ross, Ph.D., Mary Louisa Plummer, Ph.D, Paul Montgomery, D.Phil., Kid Kohl, Ph.D., Nandi Siegfried, M.B.Ch.B., D.Phil., Elizabeth Saewyc, Ph.D., and Valentina Baltag, M.D., Ph.D.

A systematic review of the barriers to and facilitators of the use of evidence by philanthropists when determining which charities (including health charities or programmes) to fund. (2020)

Systematic Reviews. 9:199
Greenhalgh, C.G., & Montgomery, P.

The problems with systematic reviews: a living methodological systematic review (2020)

PROSPERO 2020 CRD42020181371
Uttley,L., Quintana,D., Montgomery,P., Carroll,C., Page, M., Dawson, S.

Barriers and facilitators to implementing evidence-based interventions among third sector organisations: A systematic review. (2018)

13: 103. 1-19. Implementation Science.
Bach-Mortensen, A.M., Lange, B.C.L., Montgomery, P.

Self-Harm, Suicidal Behaviours, and Cyberbullying in Children and Young People: Systematic Review. (2018)

Journal of Medical Internet Research. 20(4): e129.
John, A., Glendenning, A.C., Marchant, A., Montgomery, P., Stewart, A., Wood, S., Lloyd, K., Hawton, K.

Rating the quality of a body of evidence on the effectiveness of health and social interventions: A systematic review and mapping of evidence domains. (2018)

Research Synthesis Methods. (9). 224-242.
Movsisyan, A., Dennis, J., Rehfuess, E., Grant, S., Montgomery, P.

What are the barriers and facilitators for third sector organisations (non-profits) to evaluate their services? A systematic review. (2018)

Systematic Reviews. 7:13. p.p. 1-15.
Bach-Mortensen, A. M. and Montgomery, P.

International technical guidance in sexuality education. An evidence-informed approach. (2018)

UNESCO
Alcade., M., et al. [60 co-authors including Montgomery, P.]

Correction: A systematic review of the relationship between internet use, self-harm and suicidal behaviour in young people: The good, the bad and the unknown. (2018)

PLoS ONE 13(3): e0193937
Marchant A., Hawton K., Stewart, A., Montgomery P., Singaravelu V., Lloyd K., et al.

Research Review: cognitive bias modification of interpretations in youth and its effect on anxiety: a meta-analysis. (2018)

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 59(8):831-844.
Krebs, G., Pile, V., Grant, S., DegliEsposti, M., Montgomery, P. & Lau, J. Y.F.

The influence of the team in conducting a systematic review. (2017)

Systematic Reviews. 6, 149.
Uttley, L. & Montgomery, P.

Systematic review of interventions for improving the performance of community health workers in low-income and middle-income countries. (2017)

BMJ Open. 7(10):e014216
Ballard, M. & Montgomery, P.

What barriers and facilitators do third sector organisations experience when implementing evidence-based interventions? A systematic review. (2017)

Prospero
Bach-Mortensen A., Lange, B., & Montgomery, P.

A systematic review of the relationship between internet use, self-harm and suicidal behaviour in young people: the good, the bad and the unknown. (2017)

PLOS ONE.13(3) e0193937.
Marchant A., Hawton K., Stewart A., Montgomery P., Singaravelu, V., Lloyd, K., Purdy N._,Daine, K. & John, A.

Creative bibliotherapy for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD): a systematic review. (2017)

Journal of Poetry Studies. 30 (2):95-107
Glavin, C.E.Y., & Montgomery, P.

Transporting evidence-based parenting programs for child problem behavior (age 3–10) between countries: Systematic review and meta-analysis. (2016)

Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 45: 749-762.
Gardner, F.E.M., Knerr, W. & Montgomery, P.

What factors affect evidence-informed policymaking in public health? Protocol for a systematic review of qualitative evidence using thematic synthesis. (2016)

Systematic Reviews, 5(1), 1-12.
Verboom, B., Montgomery, P. & Bennett, S.

Protocol for a systematic review of police training interventions to improve the democratic policing of protests. (2016)

Campbell Systematic Reviews
Litmanovitz, Y., & Montgomery, P.

Do menstrual hygiene management interventions improve education and psychosocial outcomes for women and girls in low and middle income countries? A systematic review. (2016)

PLoS ONE, 11(2).
Hennegan, J. & Montgomery, P.

The effectiveness of creative bibliotherapy for internalizing, externalizing, and prosocial behaviors in children: a systematic review. (2015)

Child and Youth Services Review, 55: 37-47.
Montgomery, P. & Maunders, K.

Self-management programmes for ankylosing spondylitis/Axial SpA. (2015)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Issue 12 . Art. No.: CD006977.
Martindale J.H., MacPhie E., Montgomery P. & Spencer, S.

Organisational interventions for improving wellbeing and reducing work-related stress in teachers. (2015)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD010306
Naghieh, A., Montgomery, P., Bonell, C.P., Thompson, M. & Aber, J.L.

Interventions to improve the economic self-sufficiency and well-being of resettled refugees: a systematic review. (2015)

Campbell Systematic Reviews. Apr 8; (4), 1-53.
Ott, E. & Montgomery, P.

Home visits for prevention of impairment and death in older adults. (2014)

Campbell Systematic Reviews. 2014: 3. 1-85.
Grant, S., Parsons, A., Burton, J., Montgomery, P., Underhill, K. & Mayo-Wilson, E.

Preventive home visits for mortality, morbidity, and institutionalization in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. (2014)

PLoS ONE, 9(3): e89257.
Mayo-Wilson, E., Grant, S., Burton, J., Parsons, A., Underhill, K., & Montgomery, P.

Youth empowerment programs for improving adolescents’ self-efficacy and self-esteem: a systematic review. (2013)

Research on Social Work Practice, 23(1): 22-33.
Morton, M. H., & Montgomery, P.

The power of the web: a systematic review of studies of the influence of the internet on self-harm and suicide in young people. (2013)

PLoS ONE, 8(10): e77555.
Daine, K., Hawton, K., Singaravelu, V., Stewart, A., Simkin, S. & Montgomery, P.

Media-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy and behavioural therapy (self-help) for anxiety disorders in adults. (2013)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD005330.
Mayo-Wilson, E. & Montgomery, P.

Systematic reviews of the effects of preparatory courses on university entrance examinations. (2012)

International Journal of Social Welfare, 21(1): 3-12.
Montgomery, P. & Lilly, J.

Youth empowerment programs for improving self-efficacy and self-esteem of adolescents. (2011)

Campbell Systematic Reviews. 7, (5). 1-79.
Morton, M., & Montgomery, P.

Omega-3 fatty acids for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). (2011)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 11. Art. No: CD007992
James, S., Montgomery, P. Wheeler, D. & Williams, K.

Psychological distress in refugee children: a systematic review. (2011)

Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 14(1): 44–56.
Bronstein, I. & Montgomery, P.

Insomnia in older people. (2010)

Reviews in Clinical Gerontology, 20 (3): 2015-218.
Montgomery, P. & Shepard L.D.

Systematic reviews of interventions following physical abuse: helping practitioners and expert witnesses improve the outcomes of child abuse. (2009)

Department for Children, Schools and Families (London, UK).
Montgomery P., Gardner, F., Ramchandani, P. & Bjornstad, G.

Child-focused cognitive behavioural therapy for children who have been physically abused (Protocol). (2009)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD007838.
Bjornstad, G., Ramchandani, P., Montgomery, P. & Gardner, F.

Family therapy for children who have been physically abused (Protocol). (2009)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD007827.
Gardner F., Bjornstad G.J., Ramchandani P., Tao X. & Montgomery P.

Omega-3 fatty acids for bipolar disorder. (2008)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD005169.
Montgomery P, Richardson A.J.

Opportunities provision for preventing youth gang involvement for children and young people (7–16). (2008)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD007002.
Fisher, H., Montgomery, P. & Gardner, F.E.M.

Cognitive-behavioural interventions for preventing youth gang involvement for children and young people (7–16). (2008)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD007008.
Montgomery P, Richardson A.J.

Personal assistance for older adults (65+) without dementia. (2008)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD006855.
* Montgomery, P., Mayo-Wilson, E. & Dennis, J.A.

Personal assistance for children and adolescents (0–18) with physical impairments. (2008)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD006277.
* Montgomery, P., Mayo-Wilson, E. & Dennis, J.A.

Personal assistance for adults (19–64) with both physical and intellectual impairments. (2008)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD006860.
* Montgomery, P., Mayo-Wilson, E. & Dennis, J.A.

Personal assistance for adults (19–64) with physical impairments. (2008)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD006856.
* Montgomery, P., Mayo-Wilson, E. & Dennis, J.A.

Personal assistance for children and adolescents (0–18) with intellectual impairments. (2008)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD006858.
* Montgomery, P., Mayo-Wilson, E. & Dennis, J.A.

Personal assistance for children and adolescents (0–18) with both physical and intellectual impairments. (2008)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD006859.
* Montgomery, P., Mayo-Wilson, E. & Dennis, J.A.

Abstinence-plus programs for HIV infection prevention in high-income countries. (2008)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD007006.
Underhill, K., Montgomery, P. & Operario, D.

Media-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy and behavioural therapy (self-help) for anxiety disorders in adults (Protocol). (2007)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD005330.
Mayo-Wilson E. & Montgomery P.

Systematic review of abstinence-plus HIV prevention programs in high-income countries. (2007)

PLoS Medicine, 4(9): e275.
Underhill, K., Operario, D., & Montgomery, P.

Sexual abstinence only programmes to prevent HIV infection in high income countries: systematic review. (2007)

British Medical Journal, 335(7613): 248.
Underhill, K., Operario, D., & Montgomery, P.

Abstinence-only programs for HIV infection prevention in high income countries. (2007)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005421.
Underhill, K., Operario, D., & Montgomery, P.

Can cognitive-behavioural therapy increase self-esteem among depressed adolescents? A systematic review. (2007)

Child and Youth Services Review, 29(7): 823-39.
Taylor, T.L. & Montgomery, P.

Independent living programs for young people leaving the care system: the state of the evidence. (2006)

Children and Youth Services Review, 28(12) 1435-48.
Montgomery, P., Donkoh, C. & Underhill, K.

Independent living programmes for improving outcomes for young people leaving the care system. (2006)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD005558.
Donkoh C., Underhill K., & Montgomery P.

Media-based behavioural treatments for behavioural problems in children. (2005)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD002206.
Montgomery, P., Bjornstad, G. & Dennis, J.

Family therapy for attention-deficit disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents. (2005)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 2. Art. No: CD005042.
Bjornstad, G., & Montgomery, P.

A systematic review of non-pharmacological therapies for sleep problems in later life. (2004)

Sleep Medicine Reviews, 8(1): 47-62.
Montgomery, P. & Dennis, J.

Cognitive behavioural interventions for sleep problems in adults aged 60+. (2003)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD003161.
Montgomery, P. & Dennis, J.

Bright light therapy for sleep problems in adults aged 60+. (2002)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD003403.
Montgomery, P. & Dennis, J.

Physical exercise for sleep problems in adults aged 60+. (2002)

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD003404.
Montgomery, P. & Dennis, J.

Treatments for sleep problems in elderly people. (2002)

British Medical Journal, 325(7372): Editorial. 1049.
Montgomery, P.

* These reviews have been co-registered with the Cochrane Collaboration and the Campbell Collaboration.