Evaluating an AI tool for managing sepsis in children in emergency departments
Official title: Human Factors and Implementation Evaluation of Pediatric AI Sepsis Model in the Pediatric Emergency Department
Funded at Emory University · NIH-10890611 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a special AI tool can help doctors and nurses take better care of kids with sepsis in emergency rooms, by understanding how they feel about using it and how it affects their work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $45,937 |
| NIH project number | 5R03HS029417-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10890611 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pediatric patients presenting with signs of sepsis in emergency departments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not experiencing sepsis or are outside the pediatric age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how an artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to improve sepsis outcomes in pediatric patients is implemented in emergency departments. It aims to understand the real-world effectiveness of this AI tool by assessing factors such as trust, situational awareness, and workload among healthcare providers. The study will involve interviews and analysis of electronic health records to gather insights on how the AI impacts human performance in acute care settings. By focusing on these human factors, the research seeks to identify what contributes to the success or failure of AI interventions in treating sepsis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management of sepsis in children, potentially reducing mortality rates and healthcare costs.
How similar studies have gone: While AI interventions in healthcare have shown promise, this specific approach of evaluating human factors in real-world settings is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kandaswamy, Swaminathan — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Kandaswamy, Swaminathan
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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.