Creating a library of quality improvement tools for better healthcare outcomes
Establishing a Useful and Usable "Out of the Box" Quality Improvement Library for Enhanced Health System Efficiency and Outcomes
This study is creating easy-to-use tools to help healthcare providers make better decisions for treating conditions like heart attacks and lung diseases, so patients can receive better care and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Phrase Health, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11171723 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a library of quality improvement (QI) templates that will help healthcare systems enhance their clinical decision support (CDS) processes. By providing structured guidance and tools, the project aims to improve the management of various diseases, including acute myocardial infarction and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The approach involves gathering data-driven insights and converting them into actionable strategies for healthcare providers, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes. The templates will be designed to be user-friendly and accessible for QI advocates with varying levels of experience.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with conditions such as acute myocardial infarction or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who are receiving care in hospitals participating in the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program.
Not a fit: Patients who are not hospitalized or do not have the targeted conditions may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare delivery and better patient outcomes through more effective use of clinical decision support tools.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that clinical decision support systems can improve outcomes in various diseases, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Phrase Health, INC. — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tobias, Marc — Phrase Health, INC.
- Study coordinator: Tobias, Marc
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.