John Downey

Dr John Downey is a Lecturer in Digital Health at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Keele University. He is actively involved in research and teaching, with a focus on digital transformation in healthcare, implementation science, and person-centred care. He is accepting PhD students and contributes to academic leadership through editorial and professional roles.

His research interests span digital health, implementation science, health behaviour change, and public health innovation. These are reflected in his teaching, which includes health promotion, research methods, and digital transformation. His work emphasizes participatory approaches and the integration of digital tools into routine care.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in applying digital and participatory methodologies to public health challenges, particularly in elderly care, dementia prevention, and community-based interventions. His work bridges social science, healthcare delivery, and technological innovation.

• Fellow of Advance HE
• Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Social Research Methodology

John Downey is Principal Investigator on an Innovate UK-funded project focused on XR applications for mental health workforce wellbeing, and Co-Investigator on a project developing a child symptom checker app. These grants reflect his leadership in digital health innovation. He mentors students and engages in knowledge exchange, particularly in higher education pedagogy.

He is actively involved in research projects that explore digital innovation in healthcare, particularly through participatory and implementation science frameworks. His work often involves collaboration across disciplines and sectors, including the NHS and community organisations.