Improving decision-making for children with abdominal pain in emergency departments
Development and Testing of an Intervention to Facilitate Shared Decision-Making in Pediatric Patients with Abdominal Pain Presenting to the Community Emergency Department Setting
This study is looking at how to better diagnose and treat kids with tummy pain in emergency rooms by involving both doctors and families in the decision-making process, with the hope of reducing unnecessary tests and keeping kids safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894055 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the way pediatric patients with abdominal pain are diagnosed and treated in community emergency departments. It aims to implement shared decision-making strategies that involve both healthcare providers and families, ensuring that parents and children are actively engaged in the diagnostic process. By evaluating the effectiveness of these strategies, the research seeks to reduce unnecessary imaging tests, like CT scans, which can expose children to harmful radiation. The ultimate goal is to improve diagnostic safety and patient outcomes in a setting that often lacks resources.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pediatric patients presenting with abdominal pain in community emergency departments.
Not a fit: Patients with abdominal pain who are treated in tertiary care emergency departments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective diagnostic practices for children experiencing abdominal pain, reducing unnecessary radiation exposure.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that shared decision-making can improve patient engagement and outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective in similar contexts.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mangus, Courtney W. — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Mangus, Courtney W.
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.