Riley L. McCallus
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Riley L. McCallus has a total of 4 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Emily L. Hirsh
Department of Emergency Medicine, Prisma Health, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Greenville, SC 29605, USA
1 shared publication - Emma C. Vosika
Department of Psychology, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
1 shared publication - Marissa Leigh Shuffler
Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, U.S.A
1 shared publication - Thomas W. Britt
Department of Psychology, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 20 December 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Behavioral Sciences
- Vol. 16 (1) , 10
Perceived Resilience, Meaningful Work, and Mental Health Strain Among Emergency Medicine Clinicians Following a Surge in COVID-19
Emergency medicine clinicians face disproportionately high levels of burnout and mental health strain compared to other specialties. This study examined whether perceived resilience predicted reduced mental health strain following the COVID-19 Omicron surge and whether meaningful work mediated this relationship. Participants were 197 emergency medicine professionals at a large hospital system who completed monthly surveys during the pandemic. Perceived resilience and meaningful work were measured pre-Omicron surge, and mental health strain was measured post-surge. Results showed that higher perceived resilience significantly predicted lower mental health strain and that meaningful work explained 40% of this relationship. The findings emphasize that resilience matters and that its benefits are at least partly a function of meaningful work. Broader implications extend to organizations seeking to strengthen workforce well-being. Interventions should integrate resilience-building with practices that enhance purpose and meaning at work.
- 20 December 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Behavioral Sciences
- Vol. 16 (1) , 10
Open AccessPerceived Resilience, Meaningful Work, and Mental Health Strain Among Emergency Medicine Clinicians Following a Surge in COVID-19
Emergency medicine clinicians face disproportionately high levels of burnout and mental health strain compared to other specialties. This study examined whether perceived resilience predicted reduced mental health strain following the COVID-19 Omicron surge and whether meaningful work mediated this relationship. Participants were 197 emergency medicine professionals at a large hospital system who completed monthly surveys during the pandemic. Perceived resilience and meaningful work were measured pre-Omicron surge, and mental health strain was measured post-surge. Results showed that higher perceived resilience significantly predicted lower mental health strain and that meaningful work explained 40% of this relationship. The findings emphasize that resilience matters and that its benefits are at least partly a function of meaningful work. Broader implications extend to organizations seeking to strengthen workforce well-being. Interventions should integrate resilience-building with practices that enhance purpose and meaning at work.