Sarah Thomas

Dr. Sarah Thomas is a Senior Lecturer at Bournemouth University, focusing on health psychology, chronic illness management, and digital health interventions. She leads research on fatigue management in multiple sclerosis (MS), behavioral interventions, and the application of technology in healthcare. Her work spans studies on gambling behavior, eczema treatment, and dementia care, emphasizing patient-centered approaches.

Research interests include MS fatigue management, digital health coaching, and the use of virtual reality and gaming in healthcare. She has contributed to protocols for interventions like MS WorkSmart and EROGamb, addressing workplace adaptation and gambling safety. Collaborative projects include studies on Tai Chi for dementia patients and the impact of exergaming on MS patients.

Key articles explore social norms in gambling, digital toolkit design for MS fatigue, and distraction techniques for pediatric eczema. Her work bridges clinical research and real-world applications, aiming to improve quality of life for individuals with chronic conditions.