How hospital nurses managed during COVID and its impact on patient safety
Learning from Hospital Preparedness during COVID: Chronically Under-Resourced Nurses and Patient Safety
This study looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic affected hospital nurses and what resources, like staffing and work conditions, helped or hurt their well-being and job satisfaction, so we can learn how to better support nurses and keep patients safe in future health crises.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10904703 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the experiences of hospital nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on how various resources such as staffing levels and work environments affected their well-being and job satisfaction. By analyzing data from over 33,000 nurses across 244 hospitals, the study aims to understand the relationship between nurse outcomes and patient safety indicators. The research includes data collected before, during, and after the pandemic to assess changes over time and identify factors that may have helped nurses cope with the crisis. This comprehensive approach will provide insights into improving hospital preparedness for future public health emergencies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients who have been hospitalized during the COVID-19 pandemic and are interested in how nursing care impacts their health outcomes.
Not a fit: Patients who were not hospitalized during the COVID-19 pandemic may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved hospital policies that enhance nurse well-being and patient safety during crises.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improving nurse resources can positively impact patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lasater, Karen Blanchette — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Lasater, Karen Blanchette
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.