Investigating workplace injuries among nurses in hospitals
Official title: Workplace Injuries among Acute Care Nurses: Implications for the Healthcare System
Funded at Emory University · NIH-10932092 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking into why acute care nurses often get hurt on the job, which affects both their work and the care patients receive, and it aims to find ways to make their workplaces safer and improve patient care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $234,750 |
| NIH project number | 5R21OH012557-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932092 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include hospital-based acute care nurses who may be affected by workplace injuries.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the healthcare workforce or who do not interact with nurses in acute care settings may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the high incidence of workplace injuries among acute care nurses, which significantly impacts their productivity and the quality of patient care. By analyzing data from six large academic medical centers, the study aims to identify the factors contributing to these injuries and the associated costs for healthcare facilities. The research will merge various data sources to provide a comprehensive view of the issue, ultimately seeking to improve workplace safety for nurses and enhance patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved safety measures for nurses, resulting in better patient care and reduced healthcare costs.
How similar studies have gone: While there is existing literature on workplace injuries in healthcare, this specific focus on acute care nurses and the associated costs is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Li, Yin — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Li, Yin
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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.