Improved ICU Mobility Care through a Smart Guideline in the EHR
Official title: Improving Identification and Coordination of Mobility Interventions in the ICU Using Clinical Decision Support
Funded at University of Iowa · NIH-11577604 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A hospital study will test a smart tool in the electronic health record to help ICU teams identify when to start patient-friendly mobility activities and coordinate a plan tailored to each patient.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Iowa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2026 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $245,311 |
| NIH project number | 4R33HS029959-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11577604 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults in the ICU who are at risk of hospital-acquired functional decline and are candidates for mobility interventions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are unable to participate in mobility activities due to medical instability or contraindications may not benefit.
What this research studies
In this project, doctors, nurses, and other ICU staff will use a clinical decision support system embedded in the EHR to quickly find ICU patients who can safely begin mobility activities. The system will guide team members to coordinate patient-specific activity plans, aiming to prevent loss of physical function during critical illness. Researchers will assess how easy the tool is to use, how it affects decision making, and its impact on patient care in the ICU. The goal is to make mobility interventions timely and consistent across the ICU team.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, ICU patients may recover physical function more quickly and experience shorter stays.
How similar studies have gone: Similar CDSS interventions have improved clinical workflow and decision support in other ICU care areas, with promising usability results.
Where this research is happening
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Krupp, Anna — University of Iowa
- Study coordinator: Krupp, Anna
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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.