Work-Personal Relationships Study
Examining how work demands affect personal relationships and their downstream impact on provider burnout and fulfillment. (Under review at Mayo Clinic)
The Well‑Being Lab at Rutgers Health
Improving health care for all by advancing well‑being for patients, students, and the healthcare workforce
Advancing Healthcare Workforce Well‑Being
The Well‑Being Lab is a hub for innovative research and evidence-based programs that aim to foster a culture of well-being in healthcare and academic medicine.
Anchored at Rutgers Health, in close partnership with RWJBarnabas Health, the lab brings together leading researchers, clinicians, and learners to implement solutions that support individuals and systems alike, and create sustainable, compassionate, and resilient healthcare communities.
Focus Areas
As a member of the Healthcare Professional Well-Being Academic Consortium (PWAC), the lab fosters creative collaborations with healthcare organizations and faculty across the country to develop and share evidence-based approaches and best practices. Our core focus areas include:
- Contemplative consciousness and mindfulness
- Neurowellness and nervous system regulation
- Workforce well-being and professional fulfillment
- Student health and resilience (including medical students’ sleep optimization)
- Patient-centered well-being innovations
A Leader in Well-Being Research
Our interdisciplinary research is dedicated to advancing well‑being in healthcare, spanning interpersonal relationships, preventing burnout in healthcare, sleep health and the impacts of shift work, drivers of resilience, and more. We also conduct evaluations of emerging well‑being interventions and programs. Current studies include:
Sleep Studies in Healthcare
Investigating the role of sleep on burnout among physicians, nurses, and medical trainees.
SIY Program Impact Evaluation
Assessing the effects of Search Inside Yourself training on resilience among healthcare workforce and medical students.
Emerging Well-Being Interventions
Exploring nervous system regulation, contemplative practices, and personalized strategies to support long-term health in high-stress environments.
Translational Projects
Bridging academic findings with practical applications to improve workforce satisfaction, student well-being, and patient-centered care
Partnerships
The Well-Being Lab is part of the Rutgers Health Office of Clinical and Health Affairs. In addition to PWAC, our partnerships include Search Inside Yourself, a program that provides training in mindfulness, self-awareness, empathy, and resilience for healthcare professionals and trainees.