Improving care for children with asthma, pneumonia, and bronchiolitis in hospitals
The SIP Study: Simultaneously Implementing Pathways for Improving Asthma, Pneumonia, and Bronchiolitis Care for Hospitalized Children
This study is all about helping kids in community hospitals who are dealing with asthma, pneumonia, or bronchiolitis by using easy-to-follow care plans that help doctors give the best treatment possible, making their hospital stay shorter and keeping them from coming back.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10904798 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care of hospitalized children suffering from asthma, pneumonia, and bronchiolitis by implementing visual care pathways that guide clinicians in providing evidence-based treatment. The study aims to address the challenges faced by community hospitals, which often lack the resources and pediatric expertise found in specialized children's hospitals. By simultaneously implementing multiple care pathways, the research seeks to improve adherence to clinical guidelines, reduce hospital stays, and lower the rates of readmission. The approach involves collaboration with community hospitals to ensure that these pathways are effectively integrated into their existing care practices.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children under 12 years old who are hospitalized with asthma, pneumonia, or bronchiolitis.
Not a fit: Patients with respiratory conditions who are not hospitalized or those over 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children hospitalized with respiratory illnesses, resulting in shorter recovery times and fewer complications.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that implementing care pathways can significantly improve guideline adherence and patient outcomes, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kaiser, Sunitha Vemula — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Kaiser, Sunitha Vemula
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.