How guideline updates affect primary care practices
Official title: Prediction of Practice Change in Primary Care Following Guideline Updates
Funded at American Board of Family Medicine, INC. · NIH-11054271 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how fast doctors start using new health guidelines to help improve care for patients, especially for important issues like Hepatitis C screening and vaccinations for older adults, so everyone can get the best treatment possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | American Board of Family Medicine, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $50,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R03HS030011-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11054271 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients receiving care in primary care settings, particularly those affected by the conditions addressed in the guideline updates.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not receiving care in primary care settings or who do not fall within the targeted conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how quickly primary care providers adopt new clinical guidelines that are essential for improving patient care. It focuses on analyzing the response to recent updates in guidelines related to Hepatitis C screening, pneumococcal vaccination for older adults, HIV prevention, and colorectal cancer screening. By utilizing a large database of electronic health records, the study aims to identify factors that influence the speed of implementing these guidelines in everyday practice. The ultimate goal is to enhance the quality of care provided to patients, especially those from marginalized groups who may experience delays in receiving appropriate treatments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster implementation of clinical guidelines, improving patient outcomes in primary care settings.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that timely implementation of clinical guidelines can significantly improve patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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American Board of Family Medicine, INC.
Lexington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hendrix, Nathaniel David — American Board of Family Medicine, INC.
- Study coordinator: Hendrix, Nathaniel David
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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.