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Study by Karen Lasater, Matthew McHugh, and Linda Aiken Examines Impact of Nurse Staffing Variations on Hospital Patient Deaths During COVID-19 Pandemic, Penn LDI
Penn LDI reports that a study by Karen Lasater
September 26, 2024
A Study Done by Karen Lasater, Matthew McHugh, and Linda Aiken Looks into Hospital Staffing Variations, KYW
According to the study by Lasater, McHugh, and Aiken hospitals with a one to four nurse to patient ratio fared better du
June 24, 2024
Karen Lasater and Linda Aiken Evaluated the Effects of Nursing Staffing Issues, Microsoft Start
Lasater and Aiken found that risk of death for patients admitted into a fully staffed hospital was significantly lower than patients in an understaffed hospital.
June 24, 2024
Linda Aiken Covers Key Accomplishments From the Magnet4Europe Celebration Conference, Magnet4Europe
Linda Aiken, Co-Director of Magnet4Europe, shares highlights of the 2024 conference. Research presented at the conference showed that hospital conditions can be improved, and in doing so have great results.
May 23, 2024
Linda Aiken Quoted on the Relation between Healthcare Working Conditions and Mortality Rate, EuroNews.Health
“Nurses want to leave their jobs when care conditions are poor and those same unfavorable care conditions are not good for patients either,” said Linda Aiken in
March 14, 2024
Linda Aiken talks about the late Claire Fagin, Medpage Today
Medpage Today features Linda Aiken talking about the late Claire Fagin.
February 6, 2024
News that caught your attention, Penn LDI
Penn LDI showcases attention-grabbing news articles that spotlight some of the PARC and PSC research associates. Citations:
January 3, 2024
Karen Lasater talks about Burnout crisis faced by nurses', Penn LDI
Penn LDI features Karen Lasater's view on burnout crisis faced by nurses'.
December 11, 2023
Linda Aiken is quoted on Nurse-to-Patient ratios, The Nation
The Nation quotes research associate Linda Aiken on Nurse-to-Patient ratios and hospital staffing crisis.
November 27, 2023
Linda Aiken and Matthew McHugh's study is featured, Penn LDI
Penn LDI features Linda Aiken and Matthew McHugh fo
November 7, 2023
Linda Aiken is referenced on Nurse-to-Patient Staffing Ratios, Medpage Today
Research Associate Linda Aiken is featured by Medpage Today on Nurse-to-Patient Staffing Ratios. Citations:
October 12, 2023
Linda Aiken is interviewed on the ongoing nursing issues in the US, JAMA Network
JAMA Network highlights insights by Linda Aiken on the overworked and understaffed nurses in US, planning to leave the profession.
October 4, 2023
Linda Aiken is referenced on nurses moving to California, Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times highlights research associate Linda Aiken on why nurses are moving to California. Citations:
September 19, 2023
Linda Aiken is referenced on nurses from more than 30 states to practice in Pennsylvania, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Linda Aiken is mentioned and quoted in an article by The Philadelphia Inquirer, discussing how&
August 22, 2023
Linda Aiken and Karen Lasater's study on Physician and Nurse Well-Being is featured, Penn LDI
Penn LDI highlights the study by Linda Aiken and
July 27, 2023
Linda Aiken's study is featured in an article on hospital understaffing, Penn Today
In an article covering hospital understaffing and unfavourable work conditions linked to burnout, Penn Today sheds light on
July 14, 2023
Linda Aiken is quoted in an article on hospital staff suffering from job burnouts, New York Post
New York Post features Research Associate Linda Aiken's study in an article discussing the job burnout faced by hospit
July 11, 2023
Linda Aiken is featured in an article about Pennsylvania Nurse Staffing Legislation, Penn LDI
Researcher Linda Aiken co-authored an op-ed with Penn Medicine CEO Kevin Mahoney for
July 10, 2023
Linda Aiken offers insight on impact of nurse ratio legislation, Health Care Dive
In an article examining the challenges faced by state legislatures in the United States concerning nursing shortages, Health Care Dive cites insights from
June 28, 2023
Linda Aiken is quoted on Patient-To-Nurse Ratios for Hospital Patient Health, Penn LDI
Penn LDI highlights Linda Aiken's estimations on nurse staffing policies in an articl
May 30, 2023
Linda Aiken talks on nurse shortage in Pennsylvania hospitals, TribLive
In an article addressing the question of whether the nurse shortage in Pennsylvania is a myth or reality, TribLive quoted insights from
May 3, 2023
Linda Aiken speaks on hospital staffing legislation for nursing shortage, Star Tribune
In an article exploring the potential impact of hospital staffing legislation on Minnesota's nursing shortage, Star Tribune highlights
April 7, 2023
Matthew McHugh, Linda Aiken and Karen Lasater's study is featured, The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Philad
February 17, 2023
Linda H. Aiken is quoted on a law about Nurse-to-Patient Ratio in hospitals, kuow
Linda H.
February 14, 2023
Linda Aiken is featured on the shortages of nurses in hospitals, New York Times
New York Times highlights Research Associate Linda Aiken and her study on hospital nurse staffing legislation in an article tha
January 18, 2023
Linda H. Aiken co-authored research on the concern of Patient Safety in Hospitals, NBC News
NBC News highlights a research study published in Hea
January 11, 2023
Linda Aiken shares how the magnet hospital designation reduces staff burnout and improves patient outcomes, Penn Today
In an interview for Penn Today, PSC/PARC researcher Linda H.
August 8, 2022
Linda H. Aiken and Karen B. Lasater’s recent paper was cited in Medical Xpress
Linda H. Aiken and Karen B.
June 14, 2022
Matthew D. McHugh and Linda H. Aiken were quoted in a Vox article titled "The way the US pays for nurses is broken"
Matthew D. McHugh and Linda H.
June 5, 2022
Karen Lasater was featured in a Nation article about the conditions in which nurses are working
Karen Lasater (PARC Reasearch Associate) discusses how politics could help nurses achieve safer working conditions in a Nation article entitled "Nurses Are
May 9, 2022
Karen B. Lasater offers perspective on the benefits of hospital staffing legislation in Grid Health
In a Grid Health article "Nurses are Not OK: Why They're quitting Their Jobs, an
May 2, 2022
Linda H. Aiken was quoted in NPR Health News about the pressures on nurses and the potential effects of the Vaught verdict
Linda H.
April 4, 2022
Linda Aiken was Featured in LDI Research Update
Linda H.
February 23, 2022
Linda Aiken co-authors Op-ed in STAT
Linda H.
February 7, 2022
Aiken, Duckworth, and Trojanowski featured in Calrivate’s list of Highly Cited Researchers in 2021
Linda H.
December 8, 2021
New Study Published by Karen Lasater, Linda H. Aiken and Matthew D. McHugh cited in a Penn LDI article
New study published in Nursing Outlook by Karen Lasater (PARC Research Associate), Linda H.
November 7, 2021
Linda Aiken was featured in Penn Today and Penn Nursing News
Linda Aiken (PSC/PARC Research Associate) was featured in Penn To
September 21, 2021
Linda Aiken featured in CBS News about Nursing Burnout
Linda Aiken (PSC/PARC Research Associate) was quoted in CBS News about nursin
August 29, 2021
Linda Aiken wrote an Op-ed for The New York Times
Linda H.
August 11, 2021
Linda H. Aiken wrote an op-ed for the New York Times
Linda H.
August 11, 2021
PSC & PARC Researchers co-author article featured in Penn Nursing News
PSC and PARC Researchers Linda H. Aiken, Herb L.
July 26, 2021
Jere Behrman and Linda Aiken included in high h-index list
Jere Behrman (PSC/PARC Research Associate) and Linda Aiken (PSC/PARC Research Associate) were featured in a l
March 8, 2021
Linda Aiken featured in WHYY article
Linda Aiken (PSC/PARC Research Associate) was quoted in a
March 1, 2021
Matthew McHugh and Linda Aiken featured in Deseret News about Nurse Staffing
Matt McHugh (PSC/PARC Research Associate) and Linda Aiken (PSC/PARC Research Associate) were featured
February 27, 2021
Linda H. Aiken and Matthew D. McHugh Publishes new research on Nurse staffing
PSC/PARC Associates Linda H. Aiken and Matthew D.
January 26, 2021
Linda H. Aiken named Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing
Linda H.
September 6, 2020
New study led by Karen Lasater, Linda H. Aiken and Matthew D. McHugh featured in a Penn LDI Blog post
New study published by Karen Lasater (PARC Research Associate), Linda H.Aiken (PSC/PARC Research Associate) and Matthew D.
August 30, 2020
Linda H. Aiken featured on The Pulse
Linda H.
August 24, 2020
Linda H. Aiken Cited In Good Housekeeping Article
An article by Good Housekeeping featured research by Linda H. Aiken (PSC/PARC Research Associate) in an attempt to explain the cause of nurse shortages in schools.
January 23, 2020
Linda H. Aiken and Colleagues at the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research Awarded 4 Million Euros from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Program.
The aim of the initiative is to redesign hospital workplaces to improve the mental health and well-being of nurses and physicians and to improve patient safety. The grant will support the international partnership of some of the world’s leading Universities led by KU Leuven and the&nbs
December 18, 2019
PSC Associates Matthew D. McHugh and Linda H. Aiken cited in news article by Michelle Chen
Linda H. Aiken and Matthew D.
August 6, 2019
Nursing home nurses lack time and resources for complete care
Research by PSC & PARC Associates Linda H. Aiken and Matthew D.
August 5, 2019
Linda H. Aiken and Matthew D. McHugh mentioned in article by Gemma Mitchell
Independent evaluation of new policy by Queensland led by Matthew D. McHugh and Linda H.
July 24, 2019
PSC Associates Linda H. Aiken and Matthew D. McHugh
Linda H. Aiken, Matthew D.
June 30, 2019
The Business of Health Care Depends on Exploiting Doctors and Nurses
Research by Linda H. Aiken and Matthew D.
June 10, 2019
2019 Lindback Awards for Distinguished Teaching
Linda H.
May 2, 2019
Chilean Nursing Evaluation Project Update
Linda H. Aiken, Jere R. Behrman, and Chilean colleagues on Chilean nursing evaluation project with Chilean Minister of Health after a briefing in Santiago, Chile.
April 16, 2019
Aiken Receives Honorary Fellowship
PSC & PARC researcher, Linda H. Aiken, the Claire M.
March 28, 2019
More Nurses Means Better Care—So Why Did This Ballot Measure Fail?
Research by Herbert L. Smith, Linda H. Aiken, and Matthew D.
November 20, 2018
Patient Safety in Hospitals Still a Concern
Linda H. Aiken, Matthew D.
November 9, 2018
Graduate Nurse Education (GNE) Program Celebration
PSC researcher, Linda H. Aiken, gave remarks at the celebration of the end of the five-state Graduate Nursing Education.
September 28, 2018
Philly tries a different approach for training nurse practitioners
Linda H. Aiken was mentioned in a WHYY article about the training of nurse practitioners.
July 20, 2018
In Conversation With… Linda Aiken
PSC researcher, Linda H. Aiken, was interviewed by the Patient Safety Network (PSNET) about nursing outcomes and investing in nursing.
July 17, 2018
New Medicare Model Produces Expert Nurses to Address Shortage of Primary Care
LInda Aiken and co-authors have published a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine calling for the mordernization in the way Medicare pays for training nurses and highlig
June 27, 2018
Modernizing Medicare Funding for Nurse Education
Linda H.
June 26, 2018
A safe workforce is paramount
Linda Aiken wrote an article in NHS England about a safe workforce for maximizing patient outcomes.
March 14, 2018
Nurse Staffing Levels Linked to Patient Satisfaction
Patient satisfaction is closely linked to the number of nurses on wards, according to a study led by Linda Aiken of the School of Nursing, published in the journal
January 23, 2018
Linda H. Aiken Mentioned In Article About Nursing Strikes
Linda Aiken of the School of Nursing comments on the correlation between mortality rates and the number of nurses available to care for patients in a
November 6, 2017
Linda H. Aiken Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Nursing Honor Society
The Nell J.
October 27, 2017
Linda Aiken is quoted in new article "Study Provides First Evidence for American Nurses Credentialing Center Pathway to Excellence Program in Home Care"
Linda Aiken is quoted in new article "Study Provides First Evidence for American Nurses Credentialing Center Pathway to Excellence Program in H
July 26, 2017
Linda H. Aiken Mentioned In Article About Excellence Program in Home Care
In a new study, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing’s Center for Health Outcomes
July 24, 2017
Linda Aiken awarded International Council of Nurses Highest Honor, 2017 Christiane Reimann Prize.
Linda Aiken awarded International Council of Nurses Highest Honor, 2017 Christiane Reimann Prize.
June 22, 2017
Linda H. Aiken Collaborated on Study About Missed Nursing Care in Pediatrics
In a new study, Linda Aiken and fellow researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing’s
June 13, 2017
Does Your Doctor’s Age Matter?
Linda Aiken of the School of Nursing is cited in a CBS News article for studying the relevance a
May 16, 2017
Aiken, Pauly, & Polsky Discuss the Direction of Health Care
The special seminar put together as part of the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (LDI) 50th Anniversary year, featured the three pre
May 1, 2017
Study Finds Employment of More Nurse Assistants in Hospitals Is Associated with More Deaths and Lower Quality Care
Study led by Linda H.
November 16, 2016
Linda H. Aiken nominated Mary Naylor, recently named Distinguished Investigator
Linda H. Aiken nominated Mary D. Naylor, recently named Distinguished Investigator.
July 7, 2016
Linda H. Aiken Presents Mary D. Naylor With AcademyHealth Distinguished Investigator Award
Linda H. Aiken presented Mary D. Naylor, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, With AcademyHealth Distinguished Investigator Award. Naylor was nominated by Linda H. Aiken, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Claire M.
June 27, 2016
Best Nursing Care Means Lower Surgical Death
Matthew McHugh, Linda Aiken, Paul Rosenbaum, and Herbert Smith collaborated with other researchers from the
June 3, 2016
A new study by Linda Aiken, Jeffrey Silber and Matthew McHugh has shown that post-surgery outcomes are better at Magnet hospitals with high nursing ratings, and that is achieved with the same or lower costs than at other hospitals.
A new study by Linda Aiken, Jeffrey Silber and Matthew McHugh has shown that post-surgery outcomes ar
January 19, 2016
Linda Aiken’s novel study on nurses trained abroad shows lower patient satisfaction in hospitals with many foreign-trained nurses.
Linda Aiken's novel study on nurses trained abroad shows lower patient satisfaction in hospitals with many foreign-trained nurses.
January 5, 2016
Improving Patient Outcomes in Chile
For decades, Penn Nursing has been at the forefront of research evaluating the effects of adequate nurse staffing on improving patient outcomes around the world.
December 12, 2015
Linda Aiken commented on the usefulness of traveling nurses for covering shortages in a USA Today article.
Linda Aiken commented on the usefulness of traveling nurses for covering shortages in a USA Today article.
May 23, 2015
Linda Aiken quoted in the Atlantic on quality staffing
Linda Aiken is quoted in The Atlantic on how a better work environment for nurses can increase patient satisfaction with quality of care.<
April 16, 2015
PSC Associates Linda H. Aiken and Matthew D. McHugh (and co-authors) 2014 article in the Lancet "Nurse staffing and education and hospital mortality in nine European countries: a retrospective observational study"
A 2014 article by PSC Associates Linda H. Aiken and Matthew D.
December 8, 2014
Linda Aiken of Penn Nursing Has Received Lienhard Award From Institute of Medicine
Linda H. Aiken of Penn Nursing has received the Lienhard Award from the Institute of Medicine.
October 19, 2014
When No One Is on Call
Aiken's research on nurse staffing ratios is quoted in an article in the New York Times entitled "When No One Is on Call".
August 20, 2013
Linda Aiken has been named winner of the 2013 Velji Project of the Year Award
Linda Aiken has been named winner of the 2013 Velji Project of the Year Award for her global research using performance measures to demonstrate the critical im
May 1, 2013
A study authored by Linda Aiken has concluded that poor patient outcomes thought associated with hospital hiring of temporary nurses are more likely the result of poor working conditions within the hospitals themselves than with the nurses hired to allevi
A study authored by Linda Aiken has concluded that poor patient outcomes thought associated with hospital hiring of temporary nurses are more likely the result of poor
January 21, 2013
According to research co-authored by Linda Aiken, older black patients are three times more likely than older white patients to suffer poorer outcomes
According to research co-authored by Linda Aiken, older black patients
October 15, 2012
Linda Aiken says "It is costing hospitals more money not to spend money on nursing."
In an article on a study examining the links between care and nurse burnout, Linda Aiken says, "It is costing hospitals more money not to spend money on nursing."
July 29, 2012
Linda Aiken discusses the nursing industry and access to care in health-care facilities on NPR’s Morning Edition.
Linda Aiken discusses the nursing industry and access to care in health-care facilities on NPR's Morning Edition.
May 24, 2012
Linda Aiken was selected for the inaugural Dean’s Award for Exemplary Citizenship for her more than 25 years of service to Penn Nursing
Linda Aiken has been selected for the inaugural Dean’s Award for Exemplary Citizenship for her more than 25 years of service to Penn Nursing.
May 8, 2012
Linda Aiken’s study on nurse job satisfaction released in BMJ
A consortium of investigators from 13 countries led by Linda Aiken found that nurses who reported better working condit
March 26, 2012
An international study led by Penn Nursing professor Linda Aiken indicates that better working conditions for nurses lead to more satisfied patients.
An international study led by Penn Nursing professor Linda Aiken indicates that better working conditions for nur
March 25, 2012
The School of Nursing’s Julie Fairman and Linda Aiken discuss nursing-crisis issues in hospitals.
The School of Nursing’s Julie Fairman and Linda Aiken discuss nursing-crisis issues in hospitals.
November 19, 2011
Linda Aiken has been awarded the Her Royal Highness Princess Muna Al-Hussein Award
Linda Aiken has been awarded the Her Royal Highness Princess Muna Al-Hussein Award for "significant contributions to healthcare across borders and a demonstrated dedication t
September 12, 2010
Linda Aiken’s research is discussed in the New York Times
Linda Aiken's research is discussed in the New York Times article, "Is There a Nurse in the House?" on June 18, 2010.
June 22, 2010
Linda H. Aiken’s research on nurse-patient ratios is discussed in the Philadelphia Inquirer article "More Nurses, Less Death" from Aptil 20th.
Linda H. Aiken's research on nurse-patient ratios is discussed in the Philadelphia Inquirer article "More Nurses, Less Death" from April 20, 2010.
April 26, 2010
Linda Aiken discusses patient satisfaction with nurses in an article in the New York Times, "With Doctors in Short Supply, Responsibilities for Nurses May Expand." (12/9/09)
Linda Aiken discusses patient satisfaction with nurses in an article in the New York Times, "
December 9, 2009