For over a decade, the Well-Being Index, developed and validated at Mayo Clinic, has been a trusted tool for academic researchers studying clinician distress, burnout, and well-being. Used in numerous peer-reviewed studies, the Well-Being Index provides a scientifically validated approach to measuring well-being across healthcare professionals.
Access the Well-Being Index for Your Research
To support ongoing wellness research and validation efforts, we offer the Well-Being Index questions and scoring system (via paper/pencil application only) free of charge to qualifying academic and IRB-approved research projects.
✅ Scientifically validated by Mayo Clinic researchers
✅ Proven tool for clinician well-being studies
✅ Free access for approved academic research projects
How to Apply
Researchers can gain access by completing a one-time registration, which grants usage for:
📅 A single research project or a 12-month period (whichever comes first)
📜 IRB-approved research only
To receive the paper/pencil scoring tools and methodology, researchers must:
- Review & accept the terms of the Material Transfer Agreement regarding intellectual property use.
- Complete the download form and provide project details.
- Receive the Well-Being Index scoring tools via email within 24-48 hours.
The Well-Being Index: Simple. Powerful. Proven.
Access The Demo Account - Try It For Yourself!
You will get instant access to the Well-Being Index demo account to test the software as different types of users. We will also send you a confirmation email with the link to the demo account for future access.
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