Dr. Eileen Lake

Biography

Eileen T. Lake is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania, with a secondary appointment in the School of Nursing. She conducts pivotal research on the nursing work environment and its impact on patient outcomes, emphasizing the vital role that positive work environments play in nursing care. Dr. Lake has developed a theoretical framework to connect nursing environments with patient outcomes, contributing significantly to the field of organizational sociology. Her research is notable for its use of large datasets and advanced methodologies to explore the effects of nurse staffing and practice environments on health outcomes. She has led numerous studies funded by prestigious organizations, such as the National Institutes of Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, examining various aspects of nursing quality and care conditions across many hospitals nationwide. Dr. Lake’s work engages a wide array of stakeholders, including nursing professionals, sociologists, and health policymakers, making a considerable impact on both academic and practical realms.

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