Christopher Keyworth

Christopher Keyworth is an Honorary Research Fellow at the NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Translational Research Centre, based at the Manchester Centre for Health Psychology, University of Manchester. His research focuses on applying evidence-based theory to understand behavior change in patients and healthcare professionals, developing effective risk communication strategies, and improving healthcare professional-patient communication. He holds a PhD in Health Psychology from the University of Manchester, an MSc in Clinical and Health Psychology, and a BSc in Psychology from Lancaster University.

Education:

• PhD Health Psychology, University of Manchester
• MSc Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Manchester
• BSc Psychology, Lancaster University

Research Interests:

• Behavior change interventions in healthcare settings
• Risk communication strategies for chronic illnesses (e.g., psoriasis, cardiovascular disease)
• Healthcare professional training and well-being
• Public health policy implementation

Recent Trends in Articles: Keyworth’s work emphasizes cross-cultural studies (e.g., paramedic student well-being in Saudi Arabia/UK), pandemic-related healthcare challenges, and the fidelity of digital health interventions. He consistently explores barriers to implementing behavior change policies and interventions within healthcare systems.

Awards & Memberships:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Chartered Psychologist (British Psychological Society)
• Member of UK Society for Behavioral Medicine

Grants & Collaborations: Co-investigator on the Manchester Centre for Health Psychology project (2010–present), collaborating with institutions like the University of Leeds and King Saud University. Research spans psoriasis comorbidity management, NHS Low-Calorie Diet Program evaluation, and pandemic response strategies.

Labs/Teams: Active at the Manchester Centre for Health Psychology, contributing to the IMPACT Programme in Psoriasis and the NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Translational Research Centre.