Improving how doctors follow best practices before surgery
Combining Policy and Implementation Science to Optimize Clinical Practice
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-11043420
This study is looking at how to help doctors follow the best practices for getting patients ready for surgery, especially those dealing with obesity, smoking, and diabetes, by offering rewards and making changes to their work processes, all to help ensure safer surgeries and better results for patients.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11043420 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates ways to enhance clinician adherence to best practices for preoperative patient optimization, particularly focusing on managing obesity, smoking, and diabetes. By combining financial incentives with tailored practice redesign, the study aims to create a more effective approach to encourage surgeons to follow guidelines that can significantly reduce surgical complications. The research will analyze barriers to adherence and develop strategies to overcome them, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes before surgery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients scheduled for surgery who may benefit from preoperative optimization related to obesity, smoking cessation, or diabetes management.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing surgery or do not have conditions related to obesity, smoking, or diabetes may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in surgical complications for patients undergoing procedures.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that combining financial incentives with tailored practice changes can lead to improved adherence to clinical guidelines, suggesting a promising approach in this study.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: TELEM, DANA ALEXA — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- Study coordinator: TELEM, DANA ALEXA
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.