Understanding hospital strain and clinician burnout during respiratory viral surges to boost preparedness
Official title: Categorizing objective-subjective hospital strain and clinician burnout patterns during respiratory viral surge periods to inform hospital resiliency and preparedness.
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-11447606 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant studies how hospitals and clinicians are affected when respiratory viruses surge, with the goal of making care during future outbreaks stronger and more sustainable.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $811,892 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL182800-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11447606 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Hospitals, hospital leaders, and frontline clinicians involved in surge planning and response.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefit will depend on the implementation of recommended changes; the study does not recruit individual patients.
What this research studies
During respiratory viral surges, hospitals face a spike in patients that can overwhelm resources while clinicians may feel burnout. The project compares objective measures of capacity strain with the subjective experiences of hospital leaders and staff to identify gaps. By analyzing patterns over past and current surges, the research aims to pinpoint where interventions could improve patient care and clinician well‑being during future events. The ultimate aim is to help hospitals stay resilient and ready for new waves of respiratory illness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the research could lead to better hospital processes and support systems that protect patient care quality and clinician well‑being during surges.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary work has shown differences between objective strain and perceived strain, supporting the value of exploring gaps further.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Anesi, George L — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Anesi, George L
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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.