Improving infection prevention and antibiotic use in healthcare settings
RFA-CK20-004: Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Stewardship: Minding the Gaps: The Iowa Prevention Epicenter
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF IOWA · NIH-11082185
This study is looking for better ways to keep healthcare workers and patients safe from infections, including viruses like COVID-19, by improving training and the use of protective gear in hospitals and urgent care centers.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (IOWA CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11082185 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing infection prevention strategies and antimicrobial stewardship in healthcare environments. It aims to reduce contamination among healthcare personnel and the transmission of important pathogens, including emerging respiratory viruses like COVID-19. The approach includes implementing innovative methodologies, training healthcare professionals, and improving the design and use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The research will involve various healthcare settings, including hospitals and urgent care centers, to ensure comprehensive data collection and intervention effectiveness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients undergoing surgical procedures, those discharged from hospitals, and individuals receiving care in urgent care settings.
Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving care in healthcare settings or those with conditions unrelated to infection prevention may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce healthcare-associated infections and improve patient safety.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving infection control measures and antimicrobial stewardship in healthcare settings, indicating a strong potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
IOWA CITY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF IOWA — IOWA CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HERWALDT, LOREEN A — UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
- Study coordinator: HERWALDT, LOREEN A
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.