Dr. Sue Hignett

Dr. Sue Hignett is a researcher and expert in ergonomics and patient safety, focusing on designing healthcare environments and equipment that improve comfort, safety, and effectiveness for both patients and healthcare workers. Her work involves analyzing how various factors—like hospital layouts and medical devices—impact performance and well-being, with the goal of making healthcare settings more efficient and reducing errors or injuries. She combines research with practical insights to help create better healthcare systems that support staff and improve patient care outcomes.