Improving clinical decision support systems for better patient outcomes
Bytes to Bedside: Collaborative Development for Translational Clinical Decision Support
This study is working on making tools that help doctors make better decisions about your care by improving how hospitals share important health information, so you can receive safer and higher-quality medical treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11010834 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing clinical decision support (CDS) systems to improve the quality and safety of medical care. By expanding existing metrics and creating a data-sharing infrastructure across multiple institutions, the project aims to make CDS systems more effective and scalable. The study will utilize electronic health record (EHR) data to address barriers in data interoperability, ultimately leading to better clinical outcomes. The approach is grounded in a well-established framework that ensures a systematic and efficient implementation process.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients receiving care at institutions participating in the CDS system enhancements.
Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving care at the participating institutions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective clinical decision-making tools that improve patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that enhancing clinical decision support systems can lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Winston-Salem, United States
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kirkendall, Eric Steven — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Kirkendall, Eric Steven
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.