What began as novel research into managing Stress and Error in commercial aviation in the early 1990s was expanded to medicine in 1996. We have developed and validated metrics and interventions for improving workforce well-being, safety culture, teamwork and leadership. In 2009 we prioritized the concept of bite-sized well-being metrics and interventions for a busy and exhausted workforce. Using a combination of compassion for the weary and methodological rigor for the science, our metrics and interventions have withstood the tests of time and replicability of findings. Today we continue to refine and expand well-being resources, programs, interventions and metrics, while building the next generation of scholars and practitioners. By using and sharing our resources, you too can join the CAWS!
Mission: to validate and promote evidence-based well-being resources and strategies.
Meet the Team
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Carrie Adair, PhD Assistant Director of Well-being and Research kathryn.c.adair@duke.edu |
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Christen Noratel Program Coordinator christen.fullwood@duke.edu 410-746-3559 |
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Bryan Sexton, PhD Bryan Sexton, PhD Director, Duke Center for the Advancement of Well-being Science (CAWS) Associate Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences bryan.sexton@duke.edu linkedin.com/in/wellb |
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Anthony Doll Visual Communications acdoll@duke.edu |
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Carla Neal Program Coordinator carla.neal@duke.edu |
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Dexter Nolley Lead Coach CHRO Duke Regional Hospital dexter.nolley@duke.edu |
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Kyle Rehder, MD Professor of Pediatrics Vice Chair, Office of Pediatric Education kyle.rehder@duke.edu |
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Anthony Galanos, MD Professor of Medicine Associate Professor in the School of Nursing bgalan001@mc.duke.edu |
Duke Department of Psychiatry
Attn: Duke Center for the Advancement of Well-being Science
DUMC Box #102506
Durham, NC 27710