How public reporting affects outcomes after heart surgery for congenital conditions
The Impact of Public Reporting on Procedural Outcomes Following Congenital Heart Surgery
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · CHILDREN'S MERCY HOSP (KANSAS CITY, MO) · NIH-11001519
This study looks at whether sharing information about heart surgeries for kids helps improve the care and results for children with heart conditions, and it involves working with families to understand how this information affects their experiences.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CHILDREN'S MERCY HOSP (KANSAS CITY, MO) (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11001519 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of public reporting on the outcomes of congenital heart surgery (CHS) for pediatric patients. It aims to understand whether making surgical outcome data publicly available leads to improved care and results for children with congenital heart disease (CHD). The study will analyze existing data and involve collaboration with patients to assess the effectiveness of these reporting initiatives. By examining both the benefits and potential drawbacks of public reporting, the research seeks to inform better practices in pediatric cardiology.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children with congenital heart disease who are undergoing or have undergone heart surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with congenital heart disease who are not undergoing surgery or who are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved surgical outcomes and care practices for children undergoing heart surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While public reporting has been studied in other medical fields, this specific investigation into congenital heart surgery outcomes is novel and has not been formally studied before.
Where this research is happening
KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES
- CHILDREN'S MERCY HOSP (KANSAS CITY, MO) — KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: JAYARAM, NATALIE — CHILDREN'S MERCY HOSP (KANSAS CITY, MO)
- Study coordinator: JAYARAM, NATALIE
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.
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