Improving diagnostic processes with clinical decision support systems
Official title: Clinical Decision Support for Disseminating and Implementing Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) Clinical Evidence
Funded at Brigham and Women's Hospital · NIH-10927330 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure doctors have the best tools to help them make accurate diagnoses, especially when it comes to important imaging tests like CT and MRI, so that patients get the right care faster and safer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $835,345 |
| NIH project number | 5R18HS028616-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10927330 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients undergoing advanced imaging exams who may benefit from improved diagnostic accuracy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not undergoing advanced imaging exams may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing patient safety by implementing clinical decision support (CDS) systems that help healthcare providers make better diagnostic decisions. It aims to minimize errors and delays in diagnosis, particularly for advanced imaging exams like CT and MRI, by utilizing evidence-based guidelines. The project involves creating and grading clinical evidence to develop user-friendly knowledge artifacts that can be easily integrated into electronic health records. By ensuring that these systems are effectively implemented, the research seeks to improve the quality of diagnostic imaging care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more accurate diagnostic processes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that implementing clinical decision support systems can significantly improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lacson, Ronilda — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Lacson, Ronilda
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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.