Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR)

Congratulations to CHOPR Associate Director Dr. Eileen Lake on her induction into the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame by the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing! #Singapore #Nurses4All #CHOPR #UPennNursing

There are 12.5 million Americans dually enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid. When seeking care, #DualEnrollees and their caregivers must navigate a fragmented and complex system. A new look by Dr. Margo Brooks Carthon and Gary Rettberg explores evidence-based solutions that can improve care integration and health outcomes for this population. Read the full blog here: bit.ly/BetterCare4Duals #HealthCare #Medicare #Medicaid #HealthEquity #CareIntegration #CHOPRUPenn #UPennLDI

🌟 New Publication Alert 🌟 We're excited to share a new study published in Nursing Outlook by our very own Associate Director Dr. Eileen Lake ✨ Key Insights: 🩺 Poor leadership communication during COVID-19 exacerbated moral distress among nurses, especially in hospitals serving predominantly Black patients (BSH).  🏥 To better support our nurses, policies must focus on improving leadership communication and providing robust support, particularly in under-resourced settings. Read the full study: https://lnkd.in/eDUKuhgb #Nursing #HealthcareResearch #COVID19 #Leadership #HealthEquity #NursingOutlook #CHOPR #NurseWellbeing #HealthPolicy #MedicalResearch #Nurses4All #CHOPR

📢 New Viewpoint Published! We're excited to share that CHOPR Fellow Kathy Sliwinski and Dr. Allison Squires have published a compelling viewpoint in the #AmericanJournalofNursing. 🔍 Key Insights: Nearly 26 million people in the U.S. have limited English proficiency (LEP), impacting their healthcare experiences and outcomes. LEP individuals face increased risks like difficulty understanding discharge instructions, longer hospital stays, and unplanned ED revisits. Capturing language preference in research can reveal critical health disparities and inform better healthcare policies and practices. 🔗 Read More: https://bit.ly/LEPResearch #Healthcare #NursingResearch #HealthEquity #LanguageBarriers #AJN #CHOPR #PennNursing #Nurses4All

A new study published in #MedicalCare , led by Karen Lasater, provides evidence on the risks associated with reducing the proportion of RNs delivering patient care in hospital settings. Key findings include higher patient mortality, increased readmissions, and negative financial consequences for hospitals. Read the full study at https://lnkd.in/extz3UzK #NurseStaffing  #PatientSafety  #Nurses4All #CHOPR #UPennNursing @LindaAiken, Matthew McHugh, PhD, JD, MPH, RN, and Jane Muir

📢 Attention all Oregon nurses! 📢 The Nurses4All survey, led by Dr. Linda Aiken and her team at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing's Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR) is now open to ALL Oregon nurses! Your insights are crucial in evaluating Oregon's groundbreaking safe nurse staffing law and its impact on our profession and patient care. 🔗 Click here to participate: https://lnkd.in/ec2KmV8E If you've already taken the survey via email, there's no need to retake it. Share this link with your fellow RNs in Oregon and ensure every voice is heard. Your participation will provide real-time, actionable evidence to policymakers and help shape the future of nursing in Oregon. Let's come together to advocate for better work environments and patient care quality. Thank you for your valuable contribution! #Nurses4All #OregonNurses #NursingSurvey #CHOPR #ONA #NursingPolicy #Healthcare Oregon Nurses Association

🔍 New Research Alert from the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing 🔍 A new study published in Medical Care highlights the significant role of nursing resources in influencing hospital HCAHPS scores. This research provides key evidence-based guidance on how improvements in nurse education, staffing levels, and work environment can enhance patient-centered care ratings. This is important reading for anyone involved in healthcare management and policy, providing actionable insights for enhancing patient experiences and outcomes. 📈 Access the full research article: https://lnkd.in/ed3-CjZa #NursingResearch #PatientExperience #CHOPR #UPennNursing #Nurses4All Matthew McHugh, PhD, JD, MPH, RN @KarenLasater @EileenLake

Congrats CHOPR fellow Kathy Sliwinski!

📢 We’re asking all nurses in Pennsylvania to share their insights in the #Nurses4All survey! Look out for the survey in your mail. An email version will be available soon as well. This is your opportunity to impact policy and practice in healthcare.🏥💪 #Nursing #CHOPR #PennsylvaniaNurses #UPennNursing

🔍 Recent CHOPR research has sparked an insightful conversation in the academic community. Check out the invited commentary, highlighting critical perspectives on nursing and healthcare. #Nurses4All #JAMANetworkOpen #WhyNursesLeave Jane Muir Read the commentary here: https://lnkd.in/enctkwB9