Improving access to clinical notes for parents of hospitalized children
Official title: Bedside Notes: A multicenter trial to improve family clinical note access and outcomes for hospitalized children
Funded at University of Wisconsin-Madison · NIH-10943961 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $400,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HS030098-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10943961 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are parents of children who are hospitalized and receiving inpatient care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not hospitalized or whose parents are unable to engage with the clinical notes may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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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.