Examining how telemedicine affects doctors' work and decision-making
Assessing the Effect of Telemedicine on Physician EHR Work, Cognition, and Process Outcomes (ASPIRE)
This study looks at how using telemedicine affects doctors when they manage patient records and make decisions, especially since they can't do physical exams during virtual visits, and it aims to find ways to make online care better for you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10815745 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of telemedicine on how physicians manage electronic health records (EHR) and make clinical decisions. It focuses on the changes in patient-provider communication and the challenges that arise from the lack of physical examinations during virtual visits. By analyzing the cognitive load on physicians due to increased EHR activities, the study aims to understand how these factors may lead to clinical uncertainty and potential errors in patient care. The findings could help improve telemedicine practices and enhance the quality of care provided to patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients receiving outpatient care through telemedicine, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not a fit: Patients who do not utilize telemedicine or those receiving in-person care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved telemedicine practices that enhance patient care and reduce errors in clinical decision-making.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown that telemedicine can improve access to care, but this specific investigation into EHR cognitive load is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Adler-Milstein, Julia Rose — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Adler-Milstein, Julia Rose
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.