Dr Harriet Hunt’s research focuses on complex interventions and how evidence is used in the real world. Her training is in epidemiology, psychology and public health with particular experience using various qualitative and quantitative research approaches to diagnosis, human behaviour, public health initiatives and mental health.

Harriet has particular topic specialisms in dementia diagnosis, primary care, health system evaluation and behaviour change. She has worked closely with service users, stakeholders and disciplinary professionals in embedded and collaborative roles to develop deeper understanding, explore a range of perspectives and co-create guidance for improved health outcomes.

She is interested in understanding complex and dynamic information for specialist and non-specialist decision making – what do people find useful, versus what evidence is available? How do we identify and measure things that matter to people, versus the things that are usually measured? Who do we produce this evidence for, and why?

Harriet is currently part of the European Centre for the Environment and Human Health team evaluating green and blue health through several linked projects.

Research specialisms:

• evidence based decision making
• consultation and coproduction with diverse groups
• evaluating healthcare
• dementia testing and treatment
• systematic reviews and meta-analysis
• creative approaches to communicating complex information
• theory-driven and realist synthesis
• diagnostic and prognostic evaluation