A software platform to improve medication safety in the operating room
GuidedOR: A Real-Time Medication Safety Software Platform for the Operating Room
This study is testing a new software called GuidedOR that helps doctors and nurses in the operating room make sure they give the right medications during surgery, aiming to keep patients safe from mistakes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Guided Clinical Solutions, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Brookline, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11068796 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research develops a real-time medication safety software platform called GuidedOR, designed specifically for the operating room (OR). It addresses the high risk of medication errors that occur during surgeries due to the fast-paced environment and lack of standard safety checks. By integrating with electronic health records, the software uses real-time data to provide alerts and patient-specific information to clinicians before medication administration. This aims to significantly reduce the incidence of medication errors that can lead to patient harm.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients undergoing surgical procedures in the operating room.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing surgery or those receiving care outside of the operating room may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could greatly enhance patient safety during surgical procedures by minimizing medication errors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that similar clinical decision support systems can effectively reduce medication errors in hospital settings.
Where this research is happening
Brookline, United States
- Guided Clinical Solutions, INC. — Brookline, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nanji, Karen C — Guided Clinical Solutions, INC.
- Study coordinator: Nanji, Karen C
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.