Automated bedside screening to detect pressure injuries across diverse patients
Official title: Pragmatic and automated pressure injury detection across a heterogeneous patient population
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11392469 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A pragmatic, automated method using thermal imaging to help nurses spot pressure injuries early for a wide range of patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | August 12, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $561,821 |
| NIH project number | 5R01EB036579-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11392469 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients at risk for or with early signs of pressure injuries across diverse hospital populations.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without risk of pressure injuries or those in settings where imaging cannot be performed may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to use thermography at the patient’s bedside to identify pressure injuries early, with an emphasis on real-world hospital settings and busy nursing workflows. It focuses on implementing a streamlined, user-friendly process that fits into daily rounds and admission checks. The goal is to provide timely feedback to clinicians so they can intervene sooner and reduce complications, costs, and patient suffering.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could help nurses detect pressure injuries sooner and improve patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work suggests thermography has potential for early detection, but broad, real-world validation is still needed.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sonenblum, Sharon E. — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Sonenblum, Sharon E.
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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.