Creating a tool to help parents and doctors make decisions together in pediatric care
Development and Evaluation of an Instrument to Measure Shared Decision-Making in Pediatrics
This study is creating a new tool to help parents and doctors work better together when making healthcare decisions for young children, making sure everyone's voice is heard to improve the care kids receive.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Seattle Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11087683 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new tool to measure how well parents and clinicians work together to make healthcare decisions for young children. It aims to create a reliable instrument that captures both the parent and clinician perspectives during the shared decision-making process. By using a structured approach, the research will evaluate how this tool can improve communication and decision-making in various pediatric settings. The goal is to enhance the quality of care by ensuring that both parties are actively involved in the decision-making process.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are parents of young children who are facing medical decisions in a pediatric setting.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in shared decision-making processes or those whose care does not involve pediatric considerations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare outcomes for children by fostering better communication and collaboration between parents and clinicians.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improving shared decision-making can enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Seattle Children's Hospital — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Opel, Douglas J — Seattle Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Opel, Douglas J
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.