Improving decision-making in healthcare by addressing clinician fatigue
Developing Clinical Decision Support Systems Adaptive to Clinicians' Fatigue (Cessation Fatigue)
['FUNDING_R21'] · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER · NIH-10655627
This study is looking at how tired doctors and nurses are in emergency rooms and how that affects their decisions, with the goal of creating helpful tools that support them when they're fatigued, ultimately making patient care safer and better.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10655627 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing clinical decision support systems that adapt to the fatigue levels of healthcare providers, particularly in emergency departments. By understanding how fatigue affects decision-making, the project aims to create systems that can provide tailored support to clinicians, helping them make better judgments and reduce medical errors. The approach involves analyzing the causes and consequences of fatigue and designing adaptive systems that respond to the varying needs of clinicians based on their current state of fatigue. This could lead to safer patient care and improved outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients receiving care in emergency departments where clinician fatigue may impact treatment quality.
Not a fit: Patients who are not treated in emergency settings or those whose care does not involve clinicians experiencing fatigue may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce medical errors and improve patient safety in emergency care settings.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that adaptive decision support systems can improve outcomes in various healthcare settings, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER — Aurora, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: OZKAYNAK, MUSTAFA — UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
- Study coordinator: OZKAYNAK, MUSTAFA
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.