Improving hospitalization decisions for emergency patients with heart failure
Implementing patient-centered strategies to optimize hospitalization decisions for emergency department patients with acute heart failure
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · NIH-11013391
This study is looking at how to help doctors decide if patients with acute heart failure should be admitted to the hospital or can safely recover at home, by considering important factors about their health and personal situations.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11013391 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the decision-making process for hospital admissions of patients with acute heart failure who visit emergency departments. It focuses on identifying key factors that influence whether patients should be hospitalized or can safely recover at home. By developing clinical decision support tools, the project seeks to integrate evidence-based risk scores with additional patient-centered factors, such as access to care and individual health needs. The goal is to optimize hospitalization decisions, ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing unnecessary hospital stays.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients presenting with acute heart failure in emergency departments who may benefit from tailored hospitalization decisions.
Not a fit: Patients with severe acute heart failure requiring immediate hospitalization or those with other critical conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better hospitalization decisions, allowing patients to receive care that aligns with their preferences and needs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using clinical decision support tools to improve patient outcomes in similar contexts, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KILARU, AUSTIN SRINIVAS — UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- Study coordinator: KILARU, AUSTIN SRINIVAS
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.