Improving access to clinical notes for parents of hospitalized children
Bedside Notes: A multicenter trial to improve family clinical note access and outcomes for hospitalized children
This study is looking at how giving parents access to their child's medical notes on a bedside tablet can help keep hospitalized kids safer by improving communication with doctors and nurses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10943961 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the safety of hospitalized children by improving parents' access to their child's clinical notes through a bedside tablet. The Bedside Notes intervention allows parents to view real-time updates on their child's diagnosis, treatment plans, and progress during their hospital stay. By facilitating better communication between parents and healthcare providers, the study seeks to empower parents to identify potential safety concerns. The research will evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention in increasing note access and improving reported outcomes for children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are parents of children who are hospitalized and receiving inpatient care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not hospitalized or whose parents are unable to engage with the clinical notes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the safety and quality of care for hospitalized children by enabling parents to actively participate in their child's healthcare.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown promising results with similar interventions, indicating a significant increase in parent engagement and identification of safety concerns.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kelly, Michelle M — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Kelly, Michelle M
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.