معرفی
Dr Holly Walton is a Senior Research Fellow at University College London (UCL) within the Department of Applied Health Research. She holds a PhD in Health Psychology from UCL (2018), following an MSc (2015) and BSc (2014) in Psychology. Her work focuses on implementation science, health services research, and behavior change, with particular emphasis on fidelity measurement, care coordination, and healthcare technology evaluation.
- BSc Psychology - Nottingham Trent University (2014)
- MSc Health Psychology - UCL (2015)
- PhD Health Psychology - UCL (2018)
Holly's research spans multiple health domains including:
- Implementation of complex interventions (fidelity measurement, process evaluation)
- Remote healthcare delivery (COVID-19 oximetry@home, virtual wards)
- Coordinated care for rare diseases
- AI applications in diagnostic radiology
- Prison-based social care services
Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary focus across public health, clinical psychology, and health informatics. Recent publications show emphasis on equitable healthcare delivery and qualitative evaluation methodologies. Holly co-directs the UCL Qualitative Health Research Network and has contributed to the development of fidelity measures for communication disorder interventions.
Scientific Recognition:
- 2022 - UCL Excellence in Health of the Public Research Prize
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Teaching Leadership:
- Co-leader of MSc Population Health module: Key Issues in Health Service Delivery
- Supervisor for MSc/BSc Population Health dissertations
- Provider of qualitative research training for healthcare professionals
