Sally Abbott

Sally Abbott is an Assistant Professor (Research) at Coventry University's Centre for Healthcare and Communities, specializing in obesity management, bariatric surgery outcomes, and healthcare professional practices. Her work bridges clinical research and public health policy, focusing on improving patient care and reducing disparities in obesity treatment access. Abbott holds an MSc by Research (2018) and a PhD (2023) from Coventry University, both centered on obesity intervention efficacy and healthcare system challenges.

Her research explores clinician-patient interactions, the sociocultural dimensions of obesity, and the optimization of surgical and non-surgical weight management strategies. Notable projects include large-scale randomized controlled trials comparing bariatric surgery methods and policy analyses of weight management service provision across England. Abbott collaborates internationally on patient-reported outcome measures and has contributed to clinical guidelines for post-bariatric hypoglycaemia management.

Key themes in her work include addressing healthcare professional biases, improving patient-centered communication, and enhancing post-surgical nutritional monitoring. She has authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to obesity as a complex health issue.