Improving how pediatric emergency patients are prioritized for care
Official title: Improving Pediatric Emergency Triage: An Assessment of the Emergency Severity Index Using the PECARN Registry (Peds-ESI)
Funded at Children's Hosp of Philadelphia · NIH-10725931 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve a system that helps doctors quickly identify which kids need urgent care in emergency rooms, using data from millions of visits to make sure all children get the right treatment when they need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | August 10, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $185,854 |
| NIH project number | 1R03HD112580-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10725931 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children who visit emergency departments and may require urgent medical attention.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not seek emergency care or those who are not children may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the Emergency Severity Index (ESI), a tool used to prioritize care in emergency departments, specifically for children. By analyzing data from the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) Registry, which includes over five million emergency department visits, the study will assess how accurately the ESI identifies high-risk pediatric patients. The research will also explore factors such as race, ethnicity, and medical complexity that may affect triage accuracy. The goal is to ensure that children receive timely and appropriate emergency care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved triage processes in pediatric emergency departments, resulting in faster and more accurate treatment for children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that improving triage tools can significantly enhance patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Frankenberger, Warren Daniel — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Frankenberger, Warren Daniel
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.