Research Library
Browse HRRI research by category (per HRRI’s Strategic Plan) or click tag links at the bottom of each post for research with same author, sponsor, keywords, date, etc.
Organizational Wellbeing in High-Trauma Environments: A Trauma-Informed Framework to Protect the Protectors
Organizational Wellbeing in High-Trauma Environments: A Trauma-Informed Framework to Protect the Protectors examines how health regulators and healthcare organizations can strengthen public protection by embedding trauma‑informed principles not only in external regulatory processes, but also across internal governance, leadership, and workforce practices. Regulatory activities such as investigations, fitness‑to‑practice proceedings, and sexual misconduct complaints are inherently stressful and can unintentionally retraumatize complainants, harm participants, and expose staff and leaders to vicarious trauma. Drawing on nearly two decades of professional experience across law, regulation, health, and trauma‑informed practice, the paper highlights how organizational culture, leadership competency, and emotional intelligence are decisive factors in resilience, decision‑making quality, and public trust.
Beyond Supply: A New Framework for Identifying Healthcare Deserts in the United States
Healthcare deserts are defined as areas with insufficient availability of or access to medical services. Recent analyses have estimated that up to a third of Americans live in these places, with rural areas particularly likely to be underserved.
Literature Review of Turnover and Retention in the Nursing and Allied Health Professions
HRRI & HumRRO partnered to conduct a literature review of turnover and retention in the nursing and allied health professions.
Building the Healthy Practice Resource - Technical Report
The Healthy Practice Resource is designed to support the well-being of healthcare professionals by addressing various aspects of their practice environment and personal health.
Healthy Practice Resource
The Healthy Practice Resource is designed to support the well-being of healthcare professionals by addressing various aspects of their practice environment and personal health.
Communicating About Sexual Misconduct: Opportunities for Regulatory Boards
The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT), along with its member boards, have put increased attention on preventing sexual misconduct in the profession and handling complaints appropriately when they do occur. HRRI commissioned this research project to help identify strengths and opportunities among the physical therapy boards in terms of communicating information regarding sexual misconduct.