Improving Emergency Care for Children Across the Nation
Measuring and Mapping National Pediatric Acute Care Outcomes
This project aims to understand and improve the quality of emergency care for children across all hospitals in the United States.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11128667 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Children visiting emergency departments often receive different levels of care depending on the hospital, which can affect their diagnosis and treatment. It has been challenging to get a full picture of these differences nationwide because detailed data has been hard to gather and analyze. This project will create a comprehensive 'Atlas of Pediatric Acute Care' by looking at the healthcare experiences of millions of children. By using advanced computer analysis, we can map out how hospitals connect and work together, helping us define regions of pediatric care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant to children aged 0-11 years old and their families who may need emergency medical care.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require emergency department visits or are outside the pediatric age range would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more consistent and higher-quality emergency care for all children, regardless of where they live.
How similar studies have performed: Previous efforts to map pediatric acute care have been limited by data availability and scope, making this national, comprehensive approach largely novel.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Michelson, Kenneth — Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Michelson, Kenneth
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.