Improving how youth hypertension is recognized and managed in rural health systems
Improving Recognition and Management of Hypertension in Youth: Comparing Approaches for Extending Effective CDS for use in a Large Rural Health System
This study is looking at how to better spot and treat high blood pressure in kids and teens, especially in rural areas, by using a helpful online tool that gives doctors personalized advice based on the latest guidelines, so they can provide better care for young patients with hypertension.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Healthpartners Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10876919 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the identification and treatment of hypertension in children and adolescents, particularly in rural health settings. It utilizes a web-based clinical decision support system linked to electronic health records to provide real-time, patient-specific recommendations based on national guidelines. The goal is to address barriers that prevent proper diagnosis and management of elevated blood pressure in youth, ensuring that healthcare providers are better equipped to recognize and act on hypertension cases. By implementing this system, the research aims to improve care outcomes for young patients with hypertension.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents who have elevated blood pressure or hypertension.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have elevated blood pressure or hypertension may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better recognition and management of hypertension in youth, reducing long-term cardiovascular risks.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that electronic health record-linked clinical decision support systems can significantly improve the management of hypertension in clinical settings.
Where this research is happening
Bloomington, UNITED STATES
- Healthpartners Institute — Bloomington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kharbanda, Elyse Olshen — Healthpartners Institute
- Study coordinator: Kharbanda, Elyse Olshen
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.