Veena Raigangar

Veena Raigangar is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Brighton's School of Education, Sport and Health, contributing to the Public Health and Health Conditions Research Excellence Group. Her research focuses on global health challenges, particularly in Bangladesh and refugee populations, addressing issues like disability, chronic pain management, and intimate partner violence's health impacts. She has published extensively on topics such as physical activity interventions for cerebral palsy patients, trauma-informed care for refugees, and post-COVID health outcomes. Her work bridges clinical practice and public health policy, emphasizing marginalized populations' health equity.

Key research themes include:

• Women's health and gender-based violence
• Disability access to healthcare
• Pediatric physical therapy interventions
• Refugee mental health and cultural adaptation
• Long-term outcomes of chronic pain conditions

Her recent studies highlight innovative approaches such as gamification in healthcare education and community-based rehabilitation programs for postpartum women. While no formal awards are listed, her impactful research has informed policy recommendations for improving healthcare access in low-resource settings.

Veena collaborates internationally, with notable work in Bangladesh, Bhutan, UAE, and refugee resettlement contexts. Her research methodology spans randomized controlled trials, cross-sectional studies, and cultural translation of health assessment tools.