Improving diagnostic safety using electronic health record data
Diagnostic Safety Center for Advancing E-triggers and Rapid Feedback Implementation (DISCOVERI)
This study is working on using computer data from health records to find and learn from mistakes in diagnosing illnesses, so that doctors can catch problems sooner and keep patients safer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10918176 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing diagnostic safety by utilizing electronic health record (EHR) data to identify and learn from diagnostic errors. It aims to develop electronic trigger (e-trigger) tools that analyze large amounts of clinical data to detect patterns indicating missed or delayed diagnoses. By implementing surveillance and feedback systems, the project seeks to provide healthcare organizations with actionable insights to improve diagnostic processes and prevent harm to patients. The ultimate goal is to translate these findings into practical applications within healthcare settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients receiving care in primary, emergency, or inpatient settings where diagnostic errors may occur.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently receiving medical care or those with conditions that do not involve diagnostic processes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce diagnostic errors, leading to safer and more effective patient care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using electronic triggers for identifying diagnostic errors, indicating that this approach has potential for successful implementation.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Singh, Hardeep — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Singh, Hardeep
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.