Improving immunization rates in children using clinical decision support systems.
Development, validation, and application of a CDS ontology to facilitate CDS rules reuse, management, and maintenance in simulated primary care settings.
This study is working to make it easier for doctors to provide important vaccinations for kids by improving the tools they use in electronic health records, so they can better keep track of what shots children need and help ensure they get them on time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Clemson University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Clemson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10885059 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of clinical decision support (CDS) systems integrated into electronic health records (EHRs) to improve the delivery of preventive care services, particularly immunizations for children. By developing a reusable and machine-interpretable ontology for CDS rules, the project aims to ensure that healthcare providers have access to up-to-date information that can guide their clinical decisions. The methodology involves validating these CDS rules in simulated primary care settings to assess their impact on immunization rates and overall preventive care. This approach seeks to address the gaps in current CDS systems that may lead to missed immunization opportunities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years, particularly those in primary care settings who are due for immunizations.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the age range of 0-11 years or those who are not receiving care in primary care settings may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the rates of recommended immunizations among children, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that CDS systems can effectively improve preventive care services, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Clemson, United States
- Clemson University — Clemson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jing, Xia — Clemson University
- Study coordinator: Jing, Xia
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.