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William Hodgson is a Research Fellow in Psychology at the University of Strathclyde, holding a PhD. His work focuses on physical activity promotion, sedentary behavior reduction, and digital health interventions targeting populations such as informal caregivers and individuals with type 2 diabetes. He has contributed to the development of mobile applications like 'CareFit' to support caregiver physical activity and conducted umbrella reviews on digital interventions for public health.
Research Interests: Hodgson's research integrates behavioral science with healthcare technology, emphasizing the application of activity trackers and digital tools to improve health outcomes. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being.
Key Contributions: Recent studies include a feasibility study on caregiver support apps and an umbrella review of digital physical activity interventions. He has published in journals like the Journal of Medical Internet Research.
Data & Projects: Hodgson led a mixed-methods study exploring Fitbit use in type 2 diabetes patients, with associated datasets publicly available through the University of Strathclyde repository.
