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Dr. John Nelson's globally recognized research revolutionizes how healthcare organizations measure, understand, and improve outcomes for patients and staff worldwide.

All while improving your bottom line.

🏆 2021 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award Winner

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Global Research Impact

46 Countries Served

400+ Healthcare Organizations

34 Countries using
The Profile of Caring

$5.7M Maximum Cost Savings Per Analysis

Two decades of rigorous scientific research with measurable results across the globe. Our published research is always IRB (Institutional Review Board) approved. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in ethics and scientific rigor.

Our demonstrated commitment to the highest quality of research continues to inform our work with healthcare organizations around the world. Our rigor and passion in understanding caring science is why our clients always experience improvement in outcomes and better financial results.

Scientific Recognition
& Professional Impact

Leader in Evidence-Based Practice

Research findings have informed policy changes and operational improvements across hundreds of healthcare organizations, creating a direct bridge between scientific discovery and practical application. Over 50 scholarly publications with 400+ citations demonstrate the global impact of his research methodology.

International Collaboration

Active partnerships with universities, healthcare systems, and government organizations including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the US and the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK.

Global Benchmarking

Established the first international platform for healthcare benchmarking data, enabling organizations worldwide to compare their performance against global standards and best practices.

Academic Excellence

Work with academic institutions and doctoral candidates to further understanding and excellence in caring science.

Influential Publications

Using Predictive Analytics to Improve Healthcare Outcomes

Book: Wiley Publishing, 2021
AJN Book of the Year Award Winner

A comprehensive guide demonstrating how to use predictive analytics for healthcare quality improvement, featuring real-world case studies and a proven 16-step methodology that has saved organizations millions of dollars while improving patient care.

Measuring Caring

Book: Springer Publishing, 2012
Co-editors: Dr. John Nelson & Dr. Jean Watson

A foundational text in caring science that established scientific methods for measuring caring in healthcare environments, featuring seven validated instruments for assessing different aspects of caring.

The Healthcare Environment Survey: A multicountry psychometric evaluation

Groundbreaking research establishing the first rigorously tested international measure of nurses' job satisfaction, validated across eight countries with over 2,000 nursing staff participants.

Nelson, J., Vrbnjak, D., Thomas, P. L., Gözüm, S., de Barros, A. L. B. L., & Itzhaki, M. (2023). The Healthcare Environment Survey: A multicountry psychometric evaluation of nurses’ job satisfaction. International Nursing Review, 70(1), 127-139.

Mental Health and Well-being of Nurses and the Healthcare Workforce

A landmark special issue in Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, co‐guest edited by John W. Nelson, showcases the Caring Science International Collaborative (CSIC), a DBA of Healthcare Environment.

This compilation of peer‐reviewed studies advances the current state of the science on healthcare workforce wellbeing. Rigorous research from across the globe— including four articles authored by CSIC members—reveals the urgent need for action and offers scalable, evidence‐based solutions ready for immediate implementation in real‐world practice to strengthen workforce wellbeing, quality, and patient safety.

Read the special issue here

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