Nurse Well-Being under the microscope: 21,300 mayo nurses surveyed for moral injury and PTSD
NCT ID NCT07455370
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study surveys over 21,000 nurses at Mayo Clinic to measure levels of moral distress, moral injury, and post-traumatic stress. Participants fill out questionnaires about their experiences and well-being. The goal is to understand how these issues vary by work setting, specialty, and location, and to identify factors that may put nurses at higher risk.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If this study identifies key factors linked to moral distress and PTSD in nurses, it could guide future programs to improve nurse well-being and reduce burnout.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational survey, not a treatment trial. It measures current levels but does not test any intervention, so it cannot directly improve outcomes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, Arizona, 85054, United States
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Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida, 32250, United States
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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