Improving how hospitals adopt evidence-based standards to protect patients
Official title: Improving institutional processes to reduce patient harm using evidence-based standards
Funded at Duke University · NIH-11611110 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Hospitals will test new ways to adopt evidence-based care for life-threatening pregnancy problems while following state laws, to reduce patient harm.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | September 4, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $164,037 |
| NIH project number | 3R01HD117843-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11611110 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Hospitals, clinicians, and health systems managing pregnancy-related emergencies and legal compliance need.
✕Less likely to help
This project does not directly enroll individual patients in a clinical trial.
What this research studies
This project at Duke University will explore how clinics and hospitals can update their care protocols when laws about pregnancy and abortion change. The team will develop clear processes for deciding when and how to provide emergency care that aligns with best evidence and legal requirements. The goal is to minimize delays, prevent harm to patients, and improve communication about care standards across institutions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, hospitals could more consistently provide safe, legally compliant care for life-threatening pregnancy complications, reducing patient harm.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows that standardized processes can improve patient safety during evolving legal environments, with variable success across institutions.
Where this research is happening
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Swartz, Jonas Jacob — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Swartz, Jonas Jacob
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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.