Improving patient identification for better healthcare delivery
A framework to stratify patient cohorts for clinical management
['FUNDING_R01'] · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · NIH-10863904
This study is working on a new way for doctors to find patients who might need special help by improving how they search through health records, so they can provide the right care at the right time.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10863904 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the ability of healthcare providers to identify patients who could benefit from specific interventions by developing a new data framework. It focuses on improving the accuracy of patient searches within Electronic Health Records (EHR) through a rule-based model and machine learning techniques. By increasing the resolution of patient searches and the quality of data used, the project seeks to bridge the gap between evidence and care. Patients will be identified more effectively, allowing for timely and appropriate interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes or cancers who may benefit from targeted interventions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic conditions or those who are not part of the targeted populations may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more patients receiving the right interventions at the right time, ultimately improving health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research has shown promise in improving patient identification and care delivery through advanced data frameworks and machine learning techniques.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WAGHOLIKAR, KAVISHWAR B. — MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: WAGHOLIKAR, KAVISHWAR B.
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.
Conditions: Cancers, neoplasm/cancer