Improving care for critically ill patients using a proven intervention strategy
Behavioral Economic and Staffing Strategies To Increase Adoption of the ABCDEF Bundle in the ICU (BEST-ICU)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11064881
This study is all about finding better ways to care for seriously ill patients in hospitals by using a special set of practices called the ABCDEF bundle, and it aims to make sure these practices are used more often, especially in hospitals that help underserved communities, so that patients can feel better both physically and mentally.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (OMAHA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11064881 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care of critically ill patients by implementing the ABCDEF bundle, a set of evidence-based practices designed to improve outcomes in intensive care units (ICUs). The project aims to identify and overcome barriers to the adoption of this bundle through behavioral economic strategies and collaboration with healthcare teams. By working with community partners and healthcare systems, the research seeks to develop sustainable methods for increasing the delivery of these essential practices, particularly in hospitals serving disadvantaged populations. Patients may benefit from improved physical, mental, and cognitive health outcomes as a result of better care delivery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are critically ill adults, particularly those from populations facing health disparities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not critically ill or those who do not require intensive care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the health and recovery of critically ill patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that implementing structured care bundles can improve patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
OMAHA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER — OMAHA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BALAS, MICHELE CHRISTINA — UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: BALAS, MICHELE CHRISTINA
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.