Improving physician well-being by addressing sexual harassment in medical institutions

ARISING: AddRessing Institutional Sexual harassment to Improve physiciaN well-beinG

['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-11019310

This study looks at how sexual harassment affects doctors' well-being and aims to find better ways to prevent it, so they can work in a healthier environment and provide better care for patients.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded)
Locations1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11019310 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates the impact of sexual harassment on physician well-being and seeks to develop effective strategies to prevent and mitigate its effects. By examining various medical institutions with differing rates of sexual harassment, the study will conduct interviews with physicians and stakeholders to understand the implementation of existing policies. The goal is to identify innovative practices that can enhance the work environment for physicians, ultimately leading to better patient care. The research employs a mixed-methods approach to gather both quantitative and qualitative data.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include physicians and medical staff who have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment in their workplace.

Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the medical profession or who do not work in environments where sexual harassment is a concern may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved well-being for physicians, which in turn may enhance the quality of patient care.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically addressing sexual harassment in medical settings, similar studies in other fields have shown that addressing workplace harassment can lead to improved employee well-being and productivity.

Where this research is happening

ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.