Research & Innovation
Evidence-led digital health advancement
Our research programme advances the evidence base for human-centred digital health. We collaborate with universities, healthcare organisations, and communities to generate practical insights that improve practice.
All our research adheres to ethical standards and we are committed to open access publication wherever possible.
Our Research Approach
Practical, participatory, and always focused on real-world impact.
Participatory Methods
Research with communities, not on them. We involve stakeholders throughout the research process.
Applied Focus
Our research addresses practical questions that matter to healthcare delivery and outcomes.
Open Knowledge
We share findings openly through publication, resources, and community engagement.
Research Areas
Our work spans multiple interconnected themes in digital health.
User Experience in Digital Health
Understanding how people interact with digital health tools and what makes for meaningful, effective experiences.
Health Inequalities & Digital Inclusion
Examining barriers to digital health access and developing interventions to reduce disparities.
Implementation Science
Studying how digital health interventions can be effectively implemented in real-world healthcare settings.
Wellbeing Technology Ethics
Exploring ethical considerations in digital wellbeing tools, including data governance and algorithmic fairness.
Current Projects
Our active research collaborations addressing key challenges in digital health.
Digital Wellbeing Pathways Study
ActiveA multi-site evaluation of digital wellbeing interventions in NHS primary care settings.
Inclusive Design Framework Development
ActiveCreating and validating a practical framework for inclusive digital health design.
Youth Mental Health Tech Review
CompletedSystematic review of digital mental health interventions for young people.
AI Ethics in Healthcare Governance
ActiveDeveloping governance frameworks for AI deployment in healthcare settings.
Selected Publications
Peer-reviewed research contributing to the digital health evidence base.
Human-centred design in NHS digital transformation: A framework for practice
BMJ Health & Care Informatics • 2024
Digital inclusion interventions for older adults: Systematic review and meta-analysis
The Lancet Digital Health • 2024
Ethical considerations in wellbeing app design: A qualitative study
Journal of Medical Internet Research • 2023
Implementation barriers for digital health in community settings
Implementation Science • 2023
Interested in research collaboration?
We welcome partnership enquiries from universities, healthcare organisations, and funders interested in advancing human-centred digital health.
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