Creating a wellness research agenda for healthcare workers
Research Conference to develop a national healthcare workforce wellness research agenda for AHRQ in the Learning Health System (LHS) program
This study is bringing together healthcare workers and experts to talk about how to make their work environments better, so they can feel healthier and happier on the job.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10925393 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project involves a series of conferences aimed at developing a national research agenda focused on the wellness of healthcare workers. By bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders, the conferences will explore strategies to study and improve the work environment for healthcare professionals. Participants will engage in discussions to identify competencies needed for effective research in this area and will contribute to a learning community that supports ongoing collaboration and development. The initiative aims to equip future scholars with the tools necessary to address the challenges faced by healthcare workers in their demanding roles.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include healthcare workers and professionals involved in patient care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not healthcare workers or who do not interact with healthcare systems may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved wellness and job satisfaction among healthcare workers, ultimately enhancing patient care.
How similar studies have performed: While the focus on healthcare worker wellness is gaining attention, this specific approach to developing a structured research agenda is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Linzer, Mark — Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Linzer, Mark
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 below.