James Day

James Day

  • jday2 at bournemouth dot ac dot uk
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Biography

I am a PhD student in psychology conducting research in digital health.

My background is in psychology, having completed my combined BSc in psychology and neuroscience before going on to do an MSc in clinical psychology. Prior to university I was involved in web design and hosting, which has led to my interest in digital health and persuasive technologies.

Research

My research interests are in the fields of digital health and persuasive technologies, specifically regarding uptake and engagement with treatment.

I am currently trialling 'MotivATE', a novel web-based intervention to increase engagement with eating disorders outpatient treatment.

Journal Articles

  • Bennett, S.E. et al., 2024. Using the Person-Based Approach to Co-Create and Optimize an App-Based Intervention to Support Better Sleep for Adolescents in the United Kingdom: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Hum Factors, 11, e63341.
  • Little, P. et al., 2024. Nasal sprays and behavioural interventions compared with usual care for acute respiratory illness in primary care: a randomised, controlled, open-label, parallel-group trial. The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, 12 (8), 619-632.
  • Greenwell, K. et al., 2024. Online behavioural interventions for children and young people with eczema: a quantitative evaluation. British Journal of General Practice, 74 (743), e379-e386.
  • Ainsworth, B. et al., 2023. Implementing Germ Defence digital behaviour change intervention via all primary care practices in England to reduce respiratory infections during the COVID-19 pandemic: an efficient cluster randomised controlled trial using the OpenSAFELY platform. Implementation Science, 18 (1).
  • Vennik, J. et al., 2023. Determining the clinical and cost-effectiveness of nasal sprays and a physical activity and stress management intervention to reduce respiratory tract infections in primary care: A protocol for the 'Immune Defence' randomised controlled trial. PLoS ONE, 18 (7 July).
  • Essery, R. et al., 2022. Parallel randomized controlled feasibility trials of the “Active Brains” digital intervention to protect cognitive health in adults aged 60–85. Frontiers in Public Health, 10.
  • Williamson, S. et al., 2022. Using nasal sprays to prevent respiratory tract infections: a qualitative study of online consumer reviews and primary care patient interviews. BMJ Open, 12 (6).
  • Treneman-Evans, G., Ali, B., Denison-Day, J., Clegg, T., Yardley, L., Denford, S. and Essery, R., 2022. The Rapid Adaptation and Optimisation of a Digital Behaviour-Change Intervention to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 in Schools. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (11).
  • Morton, K. et al., 2021. Infection control in the home: A qualitative study exploring perceptions and experiences of adhering to protective behaviours in the home during the COVID-19 pandemic. BMJ Open, 11 (12).
  • Horwood, J. et al., 2021. Primary Care implementation of Germ Defence, a digital behaviour change intervention to improve household infection control during the COVID-19 pandemic: A structured summary of a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 22 (1).
  • Essery, R. et al., 2021. Planning and optimising a digital intervention to protect older adults’ cognitive health. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 7 (1).
  • Morton, K. et al., 2021. Adapting Behavioral Interventions for a Changing Public Health Context: A Worked Example of Implementing a Digital Intervention During a Global Pandemic Using Rapid Optimisation Methods. Frontiers in Public Health, 9.
  • Ainsworth, B. et al., 2021. Infection control behavior at home during the COVID-19 pandemic: Observational study of a web-based behavioral intervention (Germ defence). Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23 (2).
  • Pollet, S. et al., 2021. A qualitative exploration of perceptions of a digital intervention to promote physical activity in older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 29 (3), 442-454.
  • Smith, K.A. et al., 2020. The active brains digital intervention to reduce cognitive decline in older adults: Protocol for a feasibility randomized controlled trial. JMIR Research Protocols, 9 (11).
  • Essery, R., Denison-Day, J., Grey, E., Priestley, E., Bradbury, K., Mutrie, N. and Western, M.J., 2020. Development of the digital assessment of precise physical activity (DAPPA) tool for older adults. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17 (21), 1-20.
  • Denison-Day, J., Muir, S., Newell, C. and Appleton, K.M., 2019. A web-based intervention (MOtivate) to increase attendance at an eating disorder service assessment appointment: Zelen randomized controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 21 (2).
  • Denison-Day, J., Appleton, K.M., Newell, C. and Muir, S., 2018. Improving motivation to change amongst individuals with eating disorders: A systematic review. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 51 (9), 1033-1050.
  • Muir, S., Newell, C., Griffiths, J., Walker, K., Hooper, H., Thomas, S., Thomas, P.W., Arcelus, J., Day, J. and Appleton, K.M., 2017. MotivATE: A Pretreatment web-based program to improve attendance at UK outpatient services among adults with eating disorders. JMIR Research Protocols, 6 (7).