Exploring the well-being and stress of emergency department clinicians
Official title: Understanding and Visualizing Emergency Department Clinician Well-Being and Strain
Funded at Clemson University · NIH-10989096 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how stress in emergency department workers affects their mental health and job satisfaction, aiming to find ways to help them feel better and provide better care for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Clemson University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Clemson, United States) |
| Project start | September 24, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $405,677 |
| NIH project number | 1R21NR020925-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10989096 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include emergency department clinicians, such as attendings, advanced practice clinicians, and residents, who are experiencing high levels of stress and burnout.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in emergency department care or who do not work in clinical settings may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the psychological distress experienced by emergency department clinicians, which can lead to burnout and negatively impact patient care. By analyzing data collected from various emergency departments, the study aims to identify the relationship between institutional stressors, such as staffing and patient congestion, and clinician well-being. The research employs advanced statistical methods and machine learning to predict burnout risk and develop a visualization framework to present these findings in real-time. This approach seeks to enhance understanding of clinician well-being and inform strategies to improve their work environment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health support and working conditions for emergency department clinicians, ultimately enhancing patient care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing clinician well-being can lead to significant improvements in patient care outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Clemson University
Clemson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tucker, Emily — Clemson University
- Study coordinator: Tucker, Emily
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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.