Addressing inequities in pain management for children in emergency departments
PAINED: Project Addressing INequities in the Emergency Department
This study is looking to improve how pain is treated for all kids in emergency rooms, especially those from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, by finding ways to help doctors give fairer care to everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11135744 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to identify and reduce racial and ethnic disparities in pain management for children visiting emergency departments, particularly those with conditions like appendicitis or long bone fractures. The project will develop and test interventions designed to overcome clinician implicit bias, which has been shown to negatively impact the quality of care provided to minority children. By utilizing a stakeholder-informed approach, the research will measure the effectiveness of these interventions on both the assessment and management of pain in pediatric patients. The ultimate goal is to ensure equitable pain management practices across diverse patient populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are seeking emergency care for conditions like appendicitis or long bone fractures.
Not a fit: Patients who do not seek emergency care or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management for children from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds in emergency settings.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that addressing clinician implicit bias can lead to improved health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Washington, United States
- Children's Research Institute — Washington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goyal, Monika Kumari — Children's Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Goyal, Monika Kumari
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.