Improving early detection of health issues in hospitalized children

Clinical Decision Support for Early Detection of Deterioration in Hospitalized Children

NIH-funded research University of Wisconsin-Madison · NIH-11082334

This study is working on a new system to help doctors spot early warning signs of heart and lung problems in kids who are in the hospital, so they can act quickly and provide better care.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Madison, United States)
Project IDNIH-11082334 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on developing a comprehensive system to identify early signs of cardiopulmonary deterioration in hospitalized children. By creating a unified prediction model that integrates various risk assessment tools used across different hospital departments, the goal is to enhance timely interventions. The study will also develop algorithms that provide real-time explanations of the model's outputs, improving understanding and decision-making for healthcare providers. This approach aims to reduce delays in diagnosis and improve treatment selection for pediatric patients.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are hospitalized children aged 0-11 years who are at risk of cardiopulmonary deterioration.

Not a fit: Patients who are not hospitalized or those outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce mortality and long-term health issues in hospitalized children by enabling earlier detection and intervention for critical health deteriorations.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrated clinical decision support systems can improve patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.

Where this research is happening

Madison, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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