Creating a model to predict and prevent physician burnout
Official title: Development and Validation of a Prediction Model to Address Physician Burnout
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-10914807 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a way to spot primary care clinics where doctors might be feeling overwhelmed, so they can make changes to help them feel better and provide great care to patients before burnout happens.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2020 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $151,805 |
| NIH project number | 5K08HS027837-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10914807 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are physicians working in primary care settings who may be experiencing or at risk for burnout.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in primary care or those who are not healthcare providers may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a real-time prediction model that identifies primary care clinics at high risk for physician burnout by analyzing operational data and electronic health record (EHR) usage metrics. By proactively identifying these high-risk environments, the project seeks to implement tailored process improvements before burnout occurs. The approach involves collecting and analyzing data from Stanford primary care clinics to create a comprehensive database that informs interventions aimed at enhancing physician well-being and patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health for physicians, enhancing the quality of care provided to patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using predictive models to address burnout in healthcare settings, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tawfik, Daniel — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Tawfik, Daniel
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.