Improving emergency department care for patients with heart failure
Tailored dissemination and implementation of emergency care clinical decision support to improve emergency department disposition
This study is working on a new tool called STRATIFY to help doctors in emergency rooms figure out which patients with acute heart failure can safely go home instead of being admitted to the hospital, making sure they get the best care while reducing unnecessary stays.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10903991 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care of patients with acute heart failure (AHF) in emergency departments by developing a prediction tool called STRATIFY. This tool helps identify patients who may be safely discharged rather than admitted to the hospital, aiming to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations. The project involves collaboration among various experts to address challenges in implementing this tool in real-time clinical settings, ensuring that it integrates smoothly with existing electronic health records. By engaging stakeholders and utilizing statistical methods, the research seeks to improve patient outcomes while optimizing resource use in emergency care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients presenting to the emergency department with acute heart failure.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic heart failure or those requiring immediate hospitalization for other critical conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer discharge practices for patients with heart failure, reducing hospital stays and healthcare costs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using clinical decision support tools in emergency settings, indicating potential for success with this approach.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Storrow, Alan B — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Storrow, Alan B
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.