Creating a smart tool to help doctors treat pneumonia in emergency departments
Official title: Development of SMART on FHIR interoperable clinical decision support for emergency department patients with pneumonia and pilot deployment into novel Epic electronic health record environments
Funded at Ihc Health Services, INC. · NIH-10894047 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new tool that helps doctors in the emergency room quickly and accurately diagnose and treat pneumonia, making sure you get the right care when you need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ihc Health Services, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Murray, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R18HS028955-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10894047 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults presenting with symptoms of pneumonia in emergency department settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with pneumonia who are not treated in emergency departments or those with other unrelated medical conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an advanced clinical decision support tool that integrates with electronic health records to assist emergency department clinicians in diagnosing and treating pneumonia. By utilizing real-time data and artificial intelligence, the tool aims to improve adherence to treatment guidelines and optimize patient care. The project will pilot this tool in various hospital settings to evaluate its effectiveness in enhancing patient outcomes and reducing unnecessary hospital admissions. The goal is to ensure that patients receive timely and appropriate care based on their specific needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment outcomes and reduced mortality rates for patients with pneumonia in emergency departments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success with similar clinical decision support tools, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Ihc Health Services, INC.
Murray, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dean, Nathan C — Ihc Health Services, INC.
- Study coordinator: Dean, Nathan C
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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.