Ruth Hart

Research Fellow

  • Usher Institute
  • College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Contact details

Address

Street

Centre for Population Health Sciences
Usher Institute, Usher Building
The University of Edinburgh
5-7 Little France Road
Edinburgh BioQuarter ‒ Gate 3

City
Edinburgh
Post code
EH16 4UX

Biography

Background

Ruth is an experienced applied qualitative researcher with a background in the social sciences, specifically applied social research and anthropology. Her substantive interests and expertise encompass:

  • Experiences of ill health, health care/services and involvement in clinical trials.
  • Decision-making about self-care, help-seeking, treatment and trial participation.
  • Education and support for health-related decision-making and behaviour change.

Ruth has conducted work relevant to a range of health conditions and clinical areas including diabetes, cancer, and inflammatory arthritis. She joined the University of Edinburgh in 2017, having previously worked at the universities of York and Newcastle. Earlier in her career, Ruth held research and evaluation roles in the third and private sectors.

Qualifications

  • PhD (by Research Publications) University of Edinburgh
  • MA (Applied Social Research) University of Manchester
  • PGCE (Post-compulsory) University of London
  • BA (Archaeology and Anthropology) University of Oxford

Responsibilities & affiliations

Ruth is a member of EQual (the Edinburgh Qualitative Health Research Group) and the Centre for Population Health Sciences, both based within the Usher Institute.

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