Improving cardiac surgery quality data collection and analysis
Using Modern Data Science Methods and Advanced Analytics to Improve the Efficiency, Reliability, and Timeliness of Cardiac Surgical Quality Data
This study is looking to make it easier and faster for doctors to collect and analyze information about heart surgeries, so they can give better care to patients like you by using smart technology to get real-time updates on how things are going.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11010853 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of data collection and analysis in cardiac surgery quality improvement programs. By utilizing modern data science methods, the project seeks to automate data collection processes and provide real-time performance feedback to healthcare providers. This approach addresses current limitations such as manual data abstraction and delayed performance evaluations, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes through timely interventions. The study will leverage existing national surgical quality improvement programs to implement these advanced analytics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients undergoing cardiac surgery who are part of quality improvement programs.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing cardiac surgery or are outside the scope of quality improvement programs may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more timely and effective interventions in cardiac surgery, improving patient safety and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using data science methods to improve healthcare quality, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Massarweh, Nader Nabile — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Massarweh, Nader Nabile
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.