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austen el-osta

@austenelosta.bsky.social
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Director, Imperial College London Self-Care Academic Research Unit (SCARU). NHS Manager. Fascinated with Bach & bees. profiles.imperial.ac.uk/a.el-osta

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austen el-osta @austenelosta.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
When does touch reassure & when does it cross a boundary? Our #GPTouch study explores touch, trust & boundaries in healthcare. If you are aged 18 years or over, please help us by sharing your views. 👇 imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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austen el-osta @austenelosta.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Knowing a patient is at risk only creates value if we can translate that into something understandable, equitable & actionable. The PRE-ACT consortium & @imperialscaru.bsky.social is committed to unpacking this challenge: 👇 blogs.imperial.ac.uk/the-preventi...
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austen el-osta @austenelosta.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
What can 135,725 people tell us about where loneliness is concentrated? This is our first paper in a series form the #INTERACT Study that maps #loneliness, social connection & social capital at national scale, highlighting important patterns across people & place
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Prof Henry WW Potts @hwwpotts.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
... and I'm on a third preprint relating to generative AI: "Curiosity, reassurance and convenience: Understanding public motivations for using Generative AI in symptom assessment" www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-9... by @austenelosta.bsky.social, me, et al.
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Curiosity, reassurance and convenience: Understanding public motivations for using Generative AI in symptom assessment
Introduction Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools such as large language models are Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools such as large language models are increasingly used for...
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austen el-osta @austenelosta.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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austen el-osta @austenelosta.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
It's official! @imperialscaru.bsky.social is participating in this year's Great Exhibition Road Festival 6-7 June. Come join us in the Zen Zone & register for the talks on social comection, #wellbeing at #work & #happiness. Link for family & friends here 👇 greatexhibitionroadfestival.co.uk
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Home - The Great Exhibition Road Festival
The Great Exhibition Road Festival is an annual celebration of science and the arts in South Kensington, London.
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austen el-osta @austenelosta.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Participating in the inaugural Geneva Global Self-Care Forum to reflect on what we can do collectively to help people live longer, healthier & happier lives. We're obsessing about #selfcare because it really matters. @imperialscaru.bsky.social
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
We’re seeking volunteers for our Professional Registration awards! Boost your skills, grow your network, and make a difference. Interested? Apply below or email professional.services@org.uk. informationprofessionaljobs.com/job…
Bright orange background with bold white text reading 'VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!' flanked by two raised hand icons.
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austen el-osta @austenelosta.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Have you ever monitored your blood pressure at home? @imperialscaru.bsky.social is conducting a study to investigate barriers & drivers to self-monitoring of #BloodPressure in the community. Please help us by sharing your views in this anonymous survey👇 imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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austen el-osta @austenelosta.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
How does the public view #HealthAI? Our study involving >1.4K UK adults showed that trust is high for AI with human oversight but low for autonomous AI. People want disclosure, accountability & stronger governance. #SaMD #AIethics 👇 www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-8...
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austen el-osta @austenelosta.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Our study on spatial computing in health & #selfcare finds that most are familiar with #VirtualReality / #AugmentedReality & see value in immersive #HealthLiteracy & wellbeing apps. Yet high cost, training needs & privacy worries could limit adoption. 👇 www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-8...
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Public perceptions of spatial computing in health: Opportunities and barriers for supporting self-care and wellbeing
Objectives To assess public and healthcare professional knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and behaviours regarding spatial computing technologies (virtual, augmented and mixed reality) in healthcare, ...
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austen el-osta @austenelosta.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Research should never be something 'done' to communities. At our #ResearchHeroes community engagement event, we worked with people to co-produce solutions for more inclusive & trusted research so we can make research everybody’s business. Report here 👇 www.imperial.nhs.uk/-/media/webs...
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austen el-osta @austenelosta.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
What do people actually know about #LifestyleMedicine & who do they trust for advice? New study by @imperialscaru.bsky.social with @docsunil.bsky.social explores prevailing knowledge, attitudes & perceptions re Lifestyle Medicine. 👇 imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Jeremy Horwood @jhorwood.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Great paper by @austenelosta.bsky.social surveying 15,000 NHS patients showing that although awareness of #HIV & #PrEP remains low, there is strong public supports #pharmacy PrEP delivery as a way to expand access & reduce barriers www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-8... #STI #STISky 🛟
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Public attitudes toward pharmacy-based HIV PrEP in the UK: a national cross-sectional study of 15,000 NHS patients
Background HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective, yet uptake in the UK remains suboptimal. Community pharmacies could be accessible venues for PrEP delivery but public acceptability ...
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Humber NHS Research Team @researchhumber.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
👏 Thank you to @austenelosta.bsky.social and his team today, who delivered a very interesting presentation talking about their research into Loneliness! ...and a reminder! Please find links to the survey in our Link Tree and throughout our social media. #HumberResearch2025
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austen el-osta @austenelosta.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
International Self-Care Day reminds us that we can together move the world, one self-care pillar at a time. 2025 is the year of Physical Activity which is at the ♥️ of #selfcare. Our 2030 Insights Report makes an urgent call to tackle global inactivity 👇 cdn.researchfeatures.com/External/SCA...
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Research Features
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Nikos Ntoumanis @nikosntoumanis.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Why physical activity is at the heart of Self-Care 2030. See our short report, commissioned by the International Self-Care Foundation. Many thanks to David Skinner and @austenelosta.bsky.social for the collaboration. PDF: researchfeatures.com/wp-content/u...
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austen el-osta @austenelosta.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
This year. @imperialscaru.bsky.social is celebrating Loneliness Awareness Week by submitting 5 papers on #loneliness inc. the 1st trilogy from the INTERACT Study-the largest global study on loneliness with over 168K ppt. Stay tuned for preprints @samialtalib.bsky.social @azeem-majeed.bsky.social
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austen el-osta @austenelosta.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Our scoping review identified major gaps in workplace health initiatives led by UK local authorities. Only 1 in 5 councils offer programmes that are free at point of use. @samialtalib.bsky.social @azeem-majeed.bsky.social bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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A scoping review of UK local government workplace health and wellbeing programmes - BMC Public Health
Background Workplace settings are linked to staff health and wellbeing, affecting sickness absence, presenteeism and productivity. With the growing prevalence of health issues among employees in the U...
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Health Innovation East Midlands @healthinnovation-em.org.uk · 28/04/2025
On Wednesday 7 May we’re holding focus groups where participants will join an interactive demonstration of new digital technology designed to support #ADHD assessments. Find out more about the sessions and how you can shape the tool's development. zurl.co/YYKUn
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austen el-osta @austenelosta.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
In our study of 58,000 users, we found that digital engagement boosts weight loss outcomes in those using semaglutide & tirzepatide. Engaged users lost up to 53% more weight at 4 months. A real-world win for self-care & digital health. @imperialscaru.bsky.social 👉 jmir.org/2025/1/e69466
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Impact of Digital Engagement on Weight Loss Outcomes in Obesity Management Among Individuals Using GLP-1 and Dual GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonist Therapy: Retrospective Cohort Service Evaluation Study
Background: Obesity is a global public health challenge. Pharmacological interventions, such as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (eg, semaglutide) and dual GLP-1/gastric inhibitory po...
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austen el-osta @austenelosta.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
What is the potential of spatial computing technologies like @Apple VisionPro & @Microsoft Hololens in improving how health & care services are delivered & in helping us in our #selfcare journey? @imperialscaru.bsky.social Please help us find out👇 imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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