Sebastian Buck

Sebastian Buck is a Researcher at Linköping University, affiliated with the Division of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Community Medicine (PRNV) under the Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences (HMV). His work focuses on patient safety and healthcare worker well-being, particularly in safe patient handling and risk assessment methodologies. He holds a Master of Science in Physiotherapy (2020) and is pursuing a PhD in Physiotherapy since 2020. His research contributions include developing the TilThermometer risk assessment tool and evaluating interventions for safe patient handling. He actively participates in the Network for Active Learning on Patient Handling (NALUP).

Education:

• PhD Studies in Physiotherapy, ongoing since 2020
• Master of Science in Physiotherapy, Umeå University, 2020
• Physiotherapy Degree, Umeå University, 2017

Research Interests: Sebastian's work centers on reducing physical strain on healthcare workers through evidence-based practices. His projects emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient handling techniques and workplace safety, with a focus on musculoskeletal disorder prevention. His publications highlight methodological approaches to intervention efficacy and cross-cultural tool adaptation in healthcare settings.

Advising & Grants: As a Student Supervisor at Region Östergötland, he mentors students in healthcare programs. His research is embedded in the Patient and Workers Safety Study (PAWSS) project, focusing on validation of safety tools and intervention implementation.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates within the ACL injury research group (Umeå University) and leads the PAWSS initiative under Linköping's PRNV division.