Understanding how workplace environment affects nurse anesthetists' job satisfaction and burnout in rural areas.
Official title: Anesthesia Care Delivery in Rural America: The Impact of Organizational Climate on Burnout, Job Satisfaction, and Intention to Leave among Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-10976825 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking into why Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in rural areas are feeling burned out at work and how things like their workload and support from their bosses affect their job happiness and plans to stay in their jobs, with the goal of making their work environment better for them and improving care for patients in those communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $43,483 |
| NIH project number | 1R36HS030178-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10976825 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are CRNAs working in rural healthcare settings who may be experiencing burnout or job dissatisfaction.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in rural areas or who do not receive anesthesia care from CRNAs may not benefit directly from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the high levels of burnout among Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in rural America, where they are the primary anesthesia providers. It aims to explore how various organizational factors, such as workload and administrative support, influence CRNAs' job satisfaction and their intention to leave their positions. By using a mixed-methods approach, the study will gather both quantitative and qualitative data to understand the workplace climate and its effects on CRNAs' wellbeing. The findings could help improve working conditions for CRNAs, ultimately benefiting patient care in rural communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved job satisfaction and retention of CRNAs, ensuring better anesthesia care for patients in rural areas.
How similar studies have gone: While burnout in healthcare providers is a well-documented issue, this specific focus on CRNAs in rural settings is novel and has not been extensively studied.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Congdon, Christina — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Congdon, Christina
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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.