Well-Being Index for Research

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.

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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.

βœ… Scientifically validated by Mayo Clinic researchers

βœ… Proven tool for clinician well-being studies

βœ… Free access for approved academic research projects

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How to Apply

Researchers can gain access by completing a one-time registration, which grants usage for:

πŸ“… A single research project or a 12-month period (whichever comes first)
πŸ“œ IRB-approved research only

To receive the paper/pencil scoring tools and methodology, researchers must:

  1. Review & accept the terms of the Material Transfer Agreement regarding intellectual property use.
  2. Complete the download form and provide project details.
  3. Receive the Well-Being Index scoring tools via email within 24-48 hours.

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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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