Improving decision-making for healthcare providers using visual tools in electronic health records
Improving Providers’ Decision-Making and Reducing Information Overload Using Information Visualization in Electronic Health Records
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · NIH-10769788
This study is looking at how to help doctors and nurses in intensive care units make better decisions for patients by using easy-to-read visual tools in their electronic health records, so they can quickly find important information and provide even better care.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10769788 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the decision-making abilities of healthcare providers in intensive care units (ICUs) by utilizing innovative information visualization techniques within electronic health records (EHR). The study aims to address the challenges posed by information overload, which can lead to missed critical data and negatively impact patient care. By implementing visual dashboards that organize and display patient data more effectively, the research seeks to improve provider efficiency, reduce cognitive load, and ultimately enhance the quality of care delivered to patients. The project will involve real-time data analysis and a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of these visualization methods.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are critically ill patients receiving care in intensive care units.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in critical care settings or those who do not utilize electronic health records may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved patient safety and quality of care by enabling healthcare providers to make better-informed decisions more efficiently.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that effective information visualization can significantly enhance decision-making processes in clinical settings, indicating a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES
- UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL — CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KHAIRAT, SAIF — UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL
- Study coordinator: KHAIRAT, SAIF
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.