Improving physician well-being by addressing sexual harassment in medical institutions
Official title: ARISING: AddRessing Institutional Sexual harassment to Improve physiciaN well-beinG
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11019310 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $500,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HS030246-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11019310 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include physicians and medical staff who have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment in their workplace.
✕Less likely to help
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.
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.
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 gone: 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
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Viglianti, Elizabeth Marie — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Viglianti, Elizabeth Marie
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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.