Improving diagnostic accuracy using electronic health records
Official title: Diagnostic Accuracy through Advancing EHR displaY, Education and Surveillance (DATA-EYES)
Funded at Oregon Health & Science University · NIH-10920386 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how electronic health records can sometimes lead to mistakes in diagnosing health issues, and it's aimed at helping doctors use these systems better so they can provide you with more accurate care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $994,686 |
| NIH project number | 5R18HS029345-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10920386 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients who have experienced diagnostic errors or are at risk of misdiagnosis due to complex medical conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with straightforward medical conditions that are easily diagnosed may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how electronic health records (EHRs) contribute to diagnostic errors in healthcare. By analyzing medical malpractice cases and patient safety reports, the project aims to identify the specific ways EHRs can lead to misdiagnoses. The goal is to enhance the design and functionality of EHR systems to support healthcare providers in making more accurate diagnoses. This involves understanding the cognitive processes of physicians and how EHRs can be optimized to improve patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the number of diagnostic errors, leading to better patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that improving EHR systems can lead to better diagnostic accuracy, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gold, Jeffrey a. — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Gold, Jeffrey a.
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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.