Sarah Buckingham

Dr. Sarah Buckingham is a Research Fellow at the University of Plymouth's School of Nursing and Midwifery (Faculty of Health), specializing in rehabilitation and digital health. She leads the TULAY project, co-designing community-based stroke rehabilitation programs in the Philippines, and previously contributed to the Telerehab Project (2020-2022), developing remote assessment tools for movement disorders. Her work spans global health, telemedicine, and technology adoption in healthcare settings.

Education includes a PhD in mobile health technology focused on police force physical activity. Her teaching interests include digital health, behavior change, and mixed methods research. Key projects like Smartline and REACH-HF highlight her expertise in chronic disease management and healthcare innovation.

Her research emphasizes mixed-methods approaches, with a focus on stroke rehabilitation protocols, telehealth guidelines, and technology's role in social housing communities. Recent work explores remote practitioner training and digital toolkits for physical disability care.

Dr. Buckingham's collaborations include global health partnerships in the Philippines, UK-based telemedicine evaluations, and feasibility studies on smart home technologies. She advocates for patient-centered care, particularly in underserved regions and vulnerable populations.