Nursing Staff Scheduling and Quality in Nursing Homes
Official title: Nursing Staff Work Scheduling Intensity: Effects on Turnover and Quality in Nursing Homes (WIN-TQ)
Funded at Texas State University · NIH-11441881 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national study will look at how how hard nurses are scheduled in nursing homes affects quality of care and how often staff leave.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Marcos, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $414,820 |
| NIH project number | 1R21AG104518-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11441881 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants include nursing home staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs) and administrators in facilities across the U.S. contributing to or affected by scheduling decisions.
✕Less likely to help
Some facilities with different staffing models or short participation windows may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project will explore whether intensive scheduling—such as longer shifts and shorter breaks—contributes to turnover and lower care quality in nursing homes. Using a mix of numbers from a large national dataset and real-world input from staff, the researchers will analyze patterns across RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. The study is framed by the Job Demands-Resources model to understand how work pressure and available supports influence outcomes. Findings could help nursing homes make scheduling choices that support both staff well-being and resident safety.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, results could guide scheduling policies to improve staff retention and resident care in nursing homes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous hospital studies link scheduling intensity to worse outcomes; this study will clarify patterns specific to nursing homes.
Where this research is happening
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Texas State University
San Marcos, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pradhan, Rohit — Texas State University
- Study coordinator: Pradhan, Rohit
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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.