Creating safer home healthcare for children with complex medical needs
The SafeCare@Home4Kids Learning Lab: Designing Safer Healthcare at Home for Children
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO · NIH-10931486
This study is all about making home healthcare safer for children with complex medical needs, especially for families from different backgrounds, by finding ways to prevent mistakes and improve communication between parents and healthcare providers.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHICAGO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10931486 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the safety of home healthcare for children with medical complexities, who often require intricate medication regimens and device management. The project aims to identify and prevent safety errors that occur in home settings, particularly for families from diverse backgrounds. By establishing a multidisciplinary lab, the research will develop standards for reporting and addressing adverse events, ensuring that parents and healthcare providers can communicate effectively about safety concerns. The goal is to create a safer home environment for these vulnerable children and their families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children with medical complexities who require home healthcare and their families.
Not a fit: Patients who do not receive home healthcare or do not have complex medical needs may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of medication errors and adverse events for children receiving home healthcare.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically addressing home healthcare safety for children, similar approaches in other healthcare settings have shown promise in improving patient safety.
Where this research is happening
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES
- LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO — CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FOSTER, CAROLYN C. — LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO
- Study coordinator: FOSTER, CAROLYN C.
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.