Improving how healthcare systems diagnose patients accurately
Official title: Achieving Diagnostic Excellence through Prevention and Teamwork (ADEPT)
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-10929371 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to make sure doctors get diagnoses right by figuring out what causes mistakes and how teamwork can help, so patients like you can receive safer and more accurate care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $976,520 |
| NIH project number | 5R18HS029366-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929371 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who have experienced diagnostic errors or are at risk of misdiagnosis in complex healthcare settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not currently receiving care in hospitals or those with conditions that are straightforward to diagnose may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding and reducing diagnostic errors in healthcare by examining the systemic and structural factors that contribute to these mistakes. It aims to improve diagnostic performance through teamwork and preventive measures, leveraging insights from previous studies on diagnostic errors. By collaborating with a network of hospitals, the project seeks to identify optimal diagnostic processes and implement quality improvement programs that enhance patient safety. Patients may benefit from improved diagnostic accuracy and reduced errors in their care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and safer healthcare for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing systemic issues in healthcare can lead to significant improvements in diagnostic accuracy, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Auerbach, Andrew D — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Auerbach, Andrew D
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.