Improving medical decision-making by using tools that consider patients' life situations
Official title: A Simulation Effectiveness Study of Clinical Decision Support Tools to Prevent Contextual Errors in Medical Decision Making
Funded at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center · NIH-10992056 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how special tools can help doctors make better decisions by considering your unique life and health situation, and it's designed for veterans receiving care through the Veterans Health Administration.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Jesse Brown VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | September 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1I01HX003859-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10992056 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients receiving care within the Veterans Health Administration who may benefit from tailored clinical decision-making.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the Veterans Health Administration system or those whose care does not involve complex decision-making may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how clinical decision support tools can help prevent errors in medical decision-making by taking into account patients' unique life situations and behaviors. It aims to import and rigorously test these tools within the Veterans Health Administration's electronic health record system. By simulating real clinical scenarios, the study will gather data on how these tools can be effectively implemented and identify any barriers to their use. The goal is to enhance patient care by ensuring that treatment plans are tailored to individual circumstances.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective treatment plans for patients, ultimately improving health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that clinical decision support tools can significantly reduce contextual errors in medical decision-making, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Weiner, Saul J. — Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Weiner, Saul J.
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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.