Shashivadan P Hirani
Associate Professor · Behavioural Medicine
City, University of LondonAbout
Shashivadan P Hirani is an Associate Professor in Behavioural Medicine at City, University of London, within the Division of Health Services Research and Management, School of Health Sciences. His work bridges psychology and healthcare delivery, focusing on digital and behavioural interventions to improve patient outcomes.
Education:
- PhD in Health Psychology, University College London
- MSc in Health Psychology, University College London
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology, City, University of London
His research interests span behavioural medicine, health psychology, telehealth, and chronic disease management. He investigates how digital tools—such as apps and telehealth platforms—can support mental health, diabetes care, and rehabilitation after stroke or spinal injury. His work often explores patient beliefs, treatment acceptability, and psychosocial outcomes.
His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward digital health interventions, including online mental health platforms for students, mobile apps for caregivers, and telehealth for diabetes and COPD. These studies frequently employ randomized trials, feasibility assessments, and mixed-methods designs, emphasizing patient-centered outcomes and implementation challenges.
Professional Memberships:
- Practitioner Psychologist, Health and Care Professions Council
- Full Chartered Member, British Psychological Society
Hirani has been a key contributor to the Whole Systems Demonstrator programme, evaluating telehealth for long-term conditions. His collaborative research involves multidisciplinary teams across psychology, medicine, and health services. He has advised on interventions for conditions ranging from juvenile arthritis to thyroid eye disease, with a consistent focus on improving patient quality of life and self-management.
Labs and Teams: He has been actively involved in research groups focused on telehealth evaluation, patient-reported outcomes, and behavioural interventions in chronic illness, often working within large, multi-institutional collaborations.
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