Improving emergency care planning for infants with complex medical needs
Optimization and Implementation Trial of a User-Centered Emergency Care Planning Tool for Infants with Medical Complexity
This study is all about creating a helpful tool to improve emergency care for babies with special medical needs, and we're talking to families and healthcare providers to make sure it works well for everyone, especially in rural areas.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Vermont & St Agric College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Burlington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894219 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing emergency care for infants with medical complexities by developing a user-friendly planning tool. The project involves gathering feedback from healthcare providers, families, and collaborators through interviews and surveys to optimize the tool's design. Following this, a randomized trial will assess how effectively the tool can be implemented in emergency settings and its impact on healthcare outcomes. The goal is to ensure that the tool meets the needs of both caregivers and medical professionals, particularly in rural areas.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants under 12 months old who have complex medical conditions requiring emergency care.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have complex medical needs or are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better emergency care outcomes for infants with complex medical needs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that user-centered tools can improve healthcare delivery, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Burlington, United States
- University of Vermont & St Agric College — Burlington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pulcini, Christian Donald — University of Vermont & St Agric College
- Study coordinator: Pulcini, Christian Donald
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.