Improving worker health and well-being in North Carolina and beyond
Carolina Center for Healthy Work Design and Worker Well-Being
This study is looking at how different work environments impact the health and happiness of employees, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, and it's for anyone interested in making workplaces healthier and better for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10852805 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how work conditions affect the health and well-being of employees, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Carolina Center for Total Worker Health and Well-Being at UNC Chapel Hill aims to generate new knowledge and implement strategies to enhance worker health through collaboration with various stakeholders, including public and private sectors. The approach includes conducting assessments, interventions, and evaluations to continuously improve workplace health practices.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include employed individuals, particularly those in essential roles affected by the pandemic.
Not a fit: Patients who are unemployed or not engaged in the workforce may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the health and well-being of workers across various industries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving worker health through similar interventions, indicating a promising approach to enhancing workplace well-being.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Linnan, Laura a — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Linnan, Laura a
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.