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Ms. Debbie Sharman

 

Ms. Debbie Sharman

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
United Kingdom

Abstract Title: NERVE Device Vibration Perception Threshold: Clinical and Economic Evaluation

Biography:

Debbie Sharman, MSc, FRCPodM, FFPM RCPS (Glasg), is a highly distinguished Consultant Podiatrist specializing in diabetic foot care and currently serves as the Professional Lead for Podiatry at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust. With extensive clinical experience in high-risk diabetic foot management, she is widely recognized for her expertise in prevention, early intervention, and limb-salvage strategies. Debbie is an active Visiting Lecturer at the University of Southampton, where she contributes to the education and development of future podiatry professionals. She also serves on the Executive Committee of Foot in Diabetes UK (FDUK), playing an influential role in shaping national guidelines, promoting best practices, and advancing multidisciplinary approaches to diabetic foot health. An accomplished author and contributor to peer-reviewed publications, Debbie is committed to improving outcomes for people living with diabetes through evidence-based practice, professional leadership, and national advocacy.

Research Interest:

Debbie Sharman’s research interests center on advancing the prevention, early detection, and management of diabetic foot complications. Her work focuses on improving pathways of care for high-risk patients, optimizing multidisciplinary approaches, and developing evidence-based strategies to reduce ulceration, infection, and lower-limb amputations. She is particularly interested in enhancing inpatient diabetic foot management, service redesign, limb-salvage interventions, and the integration of podiatry-led innovations within healthcare systems. Debbie is also engaged in research that strengthens clinical education, raises national standards of diabetic foot care, and promotes public awareness through collaborative initiatives such as Foot in Diabetes UK (FDUK) and lower-limb health campaigns.