Identifying diagnostic errors in high-risk patients after emergency department visits
Detecting and characterizing diagnostic errors among high-risk patients discharged from the emergency department
This study is looking to find out how to spot and understand mistakes in diagnoses for older patients or those with ongoing health issues after they leave the emergency room, and it aims to help make sure everyone gets safer and better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11079595 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to detect and understand diagnostic errors that occur among high-risk patients who are discharged from emergency departments (EDs). It aims to enroll 300 patients, focusing on those who are older or have chronic health conditions, to gather data through follow-up calls, questionnaires for healthcare providers, and reviews of medical records. By identifying these errors and their consequences, the research seeks to improve patient safety and the quality of care in EDs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are high-risk patients, particularly older adults or those with multiple chronic conditions, who have been discharged from an emergency department.
Not a fit: Patients who are not considered high-risk or who do not have significant health concerns may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of diagnostic errors in emergency departments, leading to better health outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that improving detection of diagnostic errors in healthcare settings can lead to enhanced patient safety, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Berdahl, Carl Thomas — Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Berdahl, Carl Thomas
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.