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Eilidh Russell is a Researcher in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences specializing in digital health interventions for physical activity, sedentary behavior, and diabetes management. Her work bridges computer science and public health through technology-driven behavioral change solutions.
Her educational background includes a Master's degree completed in September 2022, with thesis research focused on integrating Fitbit data into diabetes healthcare platforms.
Research interests emphasize digital evaluation of wearable technologies in real-world health contexts. She investigates how activity trackers and mobile applications promote behavior change in community settings, particularly for diabetes prevention and chronic disease management. Methodologically, she specializes in systematic review frameworks including RE-AIM and umbrella reviews to assess implementation fidelity and long-term maintenance of interventions.
Publication trends reveal a consistent focus on evidence synthesis for digital health tools, with increasing emphasis on real-world applicability and scalability of physical activity interventions since 2023.
Research funding has been secured through two major projects:
- A New Application to Raise Awareness and Support Lifestyle/Behaviour Changes Targeting High-Risk Type 2 Diabetes Populations (August 2023-August 2024): Funded by Scottish Funding Council (£12,000), this project developed behavioral change tools for diabetes prevention support networks.
- Nutrition Scotland Knowledge Exchange (August-December 2022): Focused on nutrition interventions for maturity-onset diabetes of the young through clinical-community partnerships.
