Improving health outcomes for neonates and their families through virtual family-centered rounds
Virtual Family-Centered Rounds to Improve Health and Quality of Life Outcomes for Neonates and their Caregivers
This study is looking at how virtual family-centered rounds can help parents stay connected with their babies in the NICU, making it easier for them to be involved in their care from home and hopefully improving everyone's experience and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10708948 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the health and quality of life for neonates and their caregivers by implementing virtual family-centered rounds (FCR) in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The project will evaluate the effectiveness of this telehealth intervention, which allows parents to participate in rounds remotely, addressing barriers that often prevent them from being physically present. By utilizing advanced statistical analyses and mixed methods, the research team will also explore the factors that influence the success of this virtual approach. The ultimate goal is to improve family experiences, reduce parental anxiety, and potentially shorten hospital stays for critically ill infants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include families with neonates in the NICU, particularly those facing barriers to in-person participation.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in the NICU or whose families can consistently attend in-person rounds may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the emotional well-being of parents and the health outcomes of neonates in intensive care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that telehealth interventions can effectively enhance family involvement in pediatric care, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rosenthal, Jennifer — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Rosenthal, Jennifer
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.