Improving wellness for hospitalized patients and healthcare providers
Engineering Whole Health into Hospital Care to Improve Wellness: The M-Wellness Laboratory (M-Well)
The M-Well Lab at the University of Michigan is working on ways to make hospital stays better for both patients and doctors by finding new ways to support their well-being and reduce stress, so everyone can receive better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10869964 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The M-Well Lab at the University of Michigan focuses on enhancing the wellness of hospitalized patients and their healthcare providers to improve overall patient safety. This research involves analyzing the experiences of patients and physicians within the healthcare system to identify opportunities for wellness improvements. By implementing a Whole Health inpatient bundle of integrative medical practices, the project aims to address both patient and provider wellness, ultimately reducing burnout and enhancing care quality. The approach is innovative, utilizing engineering tools to map the healthcare journey and identify key areas for intervention.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are hospitalized patients who may benefit from integrative wellness practices.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently hospitalized or those with conditions that do not require inpatient care may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved patient safety and satisfaction through enhanced wellness practices in hospitals.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of integrating wellness into hospital care is innovative, similar initiatives have shown promise in improving patient outcomes and provider satisfaction.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Saint, Sanjay K — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Saint, Sanjay K
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.