Sarah Plant

Sarah Plant is a Researcher at the Manchester Centre for Health Psychology within the Division of Psychology & Mental Health at the University of Manchester. Her work focuses on improving rehabilitation practices for stroke patients through evidence-based approaches to goal-setting and mobility interventions.

Her research interests center on rehabilitation engineering, stroke rehabilitation, and patient-centered goal-setting methodologies. Dr. Plant's work examines how clinicians implement goal-setting practices during inpatient stroke rehabilitation, investigating both patient and clinician perspectives to identify barriers and facilitators to effective implementation. Her research has particular relevance to improving clinical practice in neurorehabilitation settings and has contributed significantly to understanding optimal approaches for ankle-foot orthosis selection and balance/mobility interventions post-stroke.

Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent focus on improving stroke rehabilitation through methodologically rigorous studies including randomized controlled trials, multicenter observational studies, and systematic reviews. Her work bridges clinical practice and research evidence, with particular attention to practical implementation in real-world healthcare settings. The research demonstrates growing impact, with several publications accumulating substantial citation counts and policy relevance.

As a member of the Manchester Centre for Health Psychology research team, Dr. Plant collaborates with interdisciplinary professionals to advance understanding of psychological aspects of health and rehabilitation. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.