Dorothy Szinay
@dorothyszinay.bsky.social
#BehaviourChange Consultant, Chartered #HealthPsychologist. Leading R&D, #AI Innovation & #Neurodivergent Empowerment #ADHD #autism. #BehaviouralScience Specialist @Hertfordshire County Council. Honorary Research Felllow @UCL | #ontologies. (she/her)
We found that social proof and credibility are key to smokers choosing cessation apps. Apps with 4.8-star ratings and trusted sources are more likely to be picked. Listening to user feedback and building trust boosts evidence-based app adoption and supports quitters.
www.jmir.org/2025/1/e37083
www.jmir.org/2025/1/e37083
Eliciting Preferences for the Uptake of Smoking Cessation Apps: Discrete Choice Experiment
Background: If the most evidence-based and effective smoking cessation apps are not selected by smokers wanting to quit, their potential to support cessation is limited.
Objective: This study sought t...
www.jmir.org
January 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We found that social proof and credibility are key to smokers choosing cessation apps. Apps with 4.8-star ratings and trusted sources are more likely to be picked. Listening to user feedback and building trust boosts evidence-based app adoption and supports quitters.
www.jmir.org/2025/1/e37083
www.jmir.org/2025/1/e37083
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For those joining BlueSky recently, you may be interested in joining this Behavioural Science starter pack - just let me know if you would like to be added - see go.bsky.app/CzLwTyZ
December 4, 2024 at 6:52 AM
For those joining BlueSky recently, you may be interested in joining this Behavioural Science starter pack - just let me know if you would like to be added - see go.bsky.app/CzLwTyZ
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Hey! @ucl-targ.bsky.social is now on here! Please follow for all things smoking and alcohol in GB related
November 27, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Hey! @ucl-targ.bsky.social is now on here! Please follow for all things smoking and alcohol in GB related
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Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1k/month. A year later, nearly half had housing.
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1,000 a month. A year later, nearly half of participants said they had housing.
Participants in Denver's basic-income program reported having more-secure housing, though results were similar in the trial and control groups.
www.businessinsider.com
November 26, 2024 at 12:47 AM
Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1k/month. A year later, nearly half had housing.
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
"Evidence-based policy does work, but you have to own it, explain it and stay the course. It costs political capital, and politicians need to be brave. In a world where facts and evidence matter less and less, it is all the more vital that we stand by that evidence to take our nation forward."
Wales’s 20mph speed limit saves lives and money.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"can’t quite get over the fact that a scheme designed to save the lives of children became the latest culture war battlefield".
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"can’t quite get over the fact that a scheme designed to save the lives of children became the latest culture war battlefield".
Wales’s 20mph speed limit saves lives and money. So why has it become a culture-war battlefield? | Will Hayward
In a world of online outrage, evidence is no longer enough – for a policy to work, politicians must explain it and stick by it, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2024 at 12:48 AM
"Evidence-based policy does work, but you have to own it, explain it and stay the course. It costs political capital, and politicians need to be brave. In a world where facts and evidence matter less and less, it is all the more vital that we stand by that evidence to take our nation forward."
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A study from third round of our efficiency research programme found lower turnover rates for nurses and senior doctors at hospital level were associated with better health outcomes for patients with emergency hospital admissions.
Paper in @bmj.com 👇
Paper in @bmj.com 👇
Nurse and doctor turnover and patient outcomes in NHS acute trusts in England: retrospective longitudinal study
Objective To investigate the association between monthly turnover rates of hospital nurses and senior doctors and patient health outcomes (mortality and unplanned hospital readmissions). Design…
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November 26, 2024 at 11:05 AM
A study from third round of our efficiency research programme found lower turnover rates for nurses and senior doctors at hospital level were associated with better health outcomes for patients with emergency hospital admissions.
Paper in @bmj.com 👇
Paper in @bmj.com 👇
I have struggled with sleep issues for more than 3 decades. A late diagnosis of #ADHD + meds finally showed me what it feels to have a 'normal' circadian rhythm.
Without meds, some ADHDers experience "rebound hyperactivity" in the evening as their brain struggles with neurotransmitter regulation.
Without meds, some ADHDers experience "rebound hyperactivity" in the evening as their brain struggles with neurotransmitter regulation.
Irregular sleep pattern raises risk of stroke and heart attack, UK study finds
Irregular sleep pattern raises risk of stroke and heart attack, UK study finds
Variations in time a person goes to sleep and wakes up ‘strongly associated’ with higher risk of negative impacts
Failing to stick to a regular time for going to bed and waking up increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and heart failure by 26%, even…
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2024 at 12:28 AM
I have struggled with sleep issues for more than 3 decades. A late diagnosis of #ADHD + meds finally showed me what it feels to have a 'normal' circadian rhythm.
Without meds, some ADHDers experience "rebound hyperactivity" in the evening as their brain struggles with neurotransmitter regulation.
Without meds, some ADHDers experience "rebound hyperactivity" in the evening as their brain struggles with neurotransmitter regulation.
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Today, MPs are voting on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
If passed, it will bring the UK closer to protecting future generations from the harms of smoking & vaping and save countless lives.
Let's make this happen!
If passed, it will bring the UK closer to protecting future generations from the harms of smoking & vaping and save countless lives.
Let's make this happen!
November 26, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Today, MPs are voting on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
If passed, it will bring the UK closer to protecting future generations from the harms of smoking & vaping and save countless lives.
Let's make this happen!
If passed, it will bring the UK closer to protecting future generations from the harms of smoking & vaping and save countless lives.
Let's make this happen!
Behavioural science can help frame messages in a way that addresses behaviour change, including beliefs about the consequences of not taking climate action. But we also know that communication alone has its limits, and other areas must be targeted to increase the likelihood of behaviour change. 🌐
New paper!
Across two large experiments (6,000+ participants globally), we found no evidence that subtle differences in climate change terminology influence willingness to take climate action.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Across two large experiments (6,000+ participants globally), we found no evidence that subtle differences in climate change terminology influence willingness to take climate action.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
November 26, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Behavioural science can help frame messages in a way that addresses behaviour change, including beliefs about the consequences of not taking climate action. But we also know that communication alone has its limits, and other areas must be targeted to increase the likelihood of behaviour change. 🌐
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I've started a starter pack on science ontologies such as the Behaviour Change Intervention Ontology (BCIO) and the Addiction Ontology (AddictO) and the Ontology for Modeling and Representation of Social Entities (OMRSE). Please let me know if you'd like to be added.
November 25, 2024 at 8:29 AM
I've started a starter pack on science ontologies such as the Behaviour Change Intervention Ontology (BCIO) and the Addiction Ontology (AddictO) and the Ontology for Modeling and Representation of Social Entities (OMRSE). Please let me know if you'd like to be added.
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❗ CLOSING THIS WEEK – Reminder that applications for this postdoctoral behavioural researcher post based at
@ucl-cbc.bsky.social with @susanmichie.bsky.social and Professor Jo Hart, closes on the 30th November.
@ucl-cbc.bsky.social with @susanmichie.bsky.social and Professor Jo Hart, closes on the 30th November.
November 25, 2024 at 2:34 PM
❗ CLOSING THIS WEEK – Reminder that applications for this postdoctoral behavioural researcher post based at
@ucl-cbc.bsky.social with @susanmichie.bsky.social and Professor Jo Hart, closes on the 30th November.
@ucl-cbc.bsky.social with @susanmichie.bsky.social and Professor Jo Hart, closes on the 30th November.
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Post-doctoral researcher with palliative and end of life interests and qualitative / mixed methods skills?
Come and work with us in the dynamic PELi_Cam Group at
@cambridgeuni.bsky.social
Leading on some excellent studies
Job details: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49229/
Full-time to 80% FTE post
Come and work with us in the dynamic PELi_Cam Group at
@cambridgeuni.bsky.social
Leading on some excellent studies
Job details: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49229/
Full-time to 80% FTE post
November 23, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Post-doctoral researcher with palliative and end of life interests and qualitative / mixed methods skills?
Come and work with us in the dynamic PELi_Cam Group at
@cambridgeuni.bsky.social
Leading on some excellent studies
Job details: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49229/
Full-time to 80% FTE post
Come and work with us in the dynamic PELi_Cam Group at
@cambridgeuni.bsky.social
Leading on some excellent studies
Job details: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49229/
Full-time to 80% FTE post
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Author: Jessica Jocelyn
“behind every late diagnosed woman is a little girl who knew this world was never made for her but could never explain why.”
#autism #adhd #audhd #neurodivergent #actuallyautistic
“behind every late diagnosed woman is a little girl who knew this world was never made for her but could never explain why.”
#autism #adhd #audhd #neurodivergent #actuallyautistic
November 23, 2024 at 11:54 PM
Author: Jessica Jocelyn
“behind every late diagnosed woman is a little girl who knew this world was never made for her but could never explain why.”
#autism #adhd #audhd #neurodivergent #actuallyautistic
“behind every late diagnosed woman is a little girl who knew this world was never made for her but could never explain why.”
#autism #adhd #audhd #neurodivergent #actuallyautistic
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Would anyone consider putting together a #BehaviouralScience list - there are a good number of us on here now but we are scattered. It would be a great service if anyone had the skills, time and inclination to do it (Note, maps onto the COM-B model of behaviour
The Behaviour Change Wheel Book - A Guide To Designing Interventions
Behaviour Change Wheel Book - Buy the Paperback Book, E-Book or Online Book here. Design and evaluate behaviour change interventions and policies. The Behaviour Change Wheel, A Guide To Designing Inte...
www.behaviourchangewheel.com
November 13, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Would anyone consider putting together a #BehaviouralScience list - there are a good number of us on here now but we are scattered. It would be a great service if anyone had the skills, time and inclination to do it (Note, maps onto the COM-B model of behaviour
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Can I suggest that all those in the #BehaviouralScience starter pack i created put #BehaviouralScience in the descriptions of themselves & relevant posts - that way we can find each other. The current feed with that name is quite restricted so not that useful (to me anyway). Thanks!
November 20, 2024 at 7:32 AM
Can I suggest that all those in the #BehaviouralScience starter pack i created put #BehaviouralScience in the descriptions of themselves & relevant posts - that way we can find each other. The current feed with that name is quite restricted so not that useful (to me anyway). Thanks!
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A reminder that we're recruiting for an experienced postdoctoral behavioural researcher to support national capability-building in behavioural research as part of @behaviourresuk.bsky.social, working with @susanmichie.bsky.social & other BR-UK partners.
Apply by 30 Nov: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Apply by 30 Nov: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
November 19, 2024 at 4:53 PM
A reminder that we're recruiting for an experienced postdoctoral behavioural researcher to support national capability-building in behavioural research as part of @behaviourresuk.bsky.social, working with @susanmichie.bsky.social & other BR-UK partners.
Apply by 30 Nov: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Apply by 30 Nov: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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➡️ Post Doc in Digital Pandemic Preparedness at the Oxford Martin School.
-Analysis of digitally collected data for epidemiological inference & monitoring of transmission during epidemics.
⏲️ Deadline: 7th Jan 2024
lnkd.in/ekTDdke3
#episky #IDsky
-Analysis of digitally collected data for epidemiological inference & monitoring of transmission during epidemics.
⏲️ Deadline: 7th Jan 2024
lnkd.in/ekTDdke3
#episky #IDsky
November 19, 2024 at 10:35 PM
➡️ Post Doc in Digital Pandemic Preparedness at the Oxford Martin School.
-Analysis of digitally collected data for epidemiological inference & monitoring of transmission during epidemics.
⏲️ Deadline: 7th Jan 2024
lnkd.in/ekTDdke3
#episky #IDsky
-Analysis of digitally collected data for epidemiological inference & monitoring of transmission during epidemics.
⏲️ Deadline: 7th Jan 2024
lnkd.in/ekTDdke3
#episky #IDsky
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Clearly written article underscores the need to get the balance right when it comes to regulating vaping.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In the moral panic over vaping, we risk forgetting that cigarettes kill | Martha Gill
Bans and taxes on the most popular and effective aid for giving up smoking could lead to a major health crisis
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Clearly written article underscores the need to get the balance right when it comes to regulating vaping.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Calling all connections and Bluesky friends! Are you interested in pursuing a #PhD at #Princeton 🇺🇸, focusing on the use of #LLMs in #socialsciences?
I know the political climate isn’t ideal right now, but the opportunity is great!
I know the political climate isn’t ideal right now, but the opportunity is great!
I am recruiting 1-2 PhD students for Fall 2025 at Princeton to work on Comp Social Science/Societal Impact of GenAI/GenAI for SocSci
I wrote a bit on research flavor & interests here: manoelhortaribeiro.github.io/advising
Deadline: December 15th www.cs.princeton.edu/grad#prospec...
Please boost!
I wrote a bit on research flavor & interests here: manoelhortaribeiro.github.io/advising
Deadline: December 15th www.cs.princeton.edu/grad#prospec...
Please boost!
November 18, 2024 at 12:19 AM
Calling all connections and Bluesky friends! Are you interested in pursuing a #PhD at #Princeton 🇺🇸, focusing on the use of #LLMs in #socialsciences?
I know the political climate isn’t ideal right now, but the opportunity is great!
I know the political climate isn’t ideal right now, but the opportunity is great!
👋Funded (inc. clinical salary) #deprescribing for people with #intellectualdisability using #behaviouralscience PhD at the @uniofleicester 👇
✅NHS salary for three years
✅Generous research, training and travel budget
✅Maintain 0.2 FTE clinical work
👉
midlandsmhndtp.ac.uk/project/2025...
✅NHS salary for three years
✅Generous research, training and travel budget
✅Maintain 0.2 FTE clinical work
👉
midlandsmhndtp.ac.uk/project/2025...
2025 Sion Scott - Midlands Mental Health and Neurosciences PhD Programme
Development of an intervention to address overprescribing in people with intellectual disability
midlandsmhndtp.ac.uk
November 17, 2024 at 10:17 AM
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Patient records and the NHS App are in the news again. Me and @mattstibbs.bsky.social
wrote down some thoughts. TLDR: the perfect architectural approach won’t solve for fundamental environmental challenges that need addressing. public.digital/pd-insights/...
wrote down some thoughts. TLDR: the perfect architectural approach won’t solve for fundamental environmental challenges that need addressing. public.digital/pd-insights/...
Patient records and the NHS Apppublic digitalpublic digital
Technical, design, commercial and policy challenges with putting medical records in the hands of NHS patients
public.digital
October 23, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Patient records and the NHS App are in the news again. Me and @mattstibbs.bsky.social
wrote down some thoughts. TLDR: the perfect architectural approach won’t solve for fundamental environmental challenges that need addressing. public.digital/pd-insights/...
wrote down some thoughts. TLDR: the perfect architectural approach won’t solve for fundamental environmental challenges that need addressing. public.digital/pd-insights/...