Improving how doctors make diagnostic decisions in hospitals
Official title: Evaluation of Calibrate Dx: A Resource to Improve Diagnostic Decisions in the Hospital Setting
Funded at Baylor College of Medicine · NIH-11057573 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping doctors get better at making diagnoses while they're treating patients in the hospital, using a helpful tool called 'Calibrate Dx' that encourages them to reflect on their own skills and learn from each other, so they can provide even better care for you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $188,087 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HS029318-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11057573 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are hospitalized adults who may be affected by diagnostic errors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not hospitalized or those with conditions that do not involve diagnostic decision-making may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on reducing diagnostic errors in hospitalized patients by enhancing clinicians' awareness of their own diagnostic performance. It utilizes a resource called 'Calibrate Dx,' which guides healthcare providers through self-assessment and peer feedback to improve their diagnostic decision-making. By applying principles from self-regulated learning, the project aims to help clinicians align their confidence with their actual diagnostic abilities, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. The study will also explore how to effectively integrate this resource into clinical practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in diagnostic errors, improving patient safety and outcomes in hospital settings.
How similar studies have gone: Previous pilot studies have shown promise in improving diagnostic performance through similar educational interventions, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bradford, Andrea — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Bradford, Andrea
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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.