Improving prescription practices for acute care providers
Evaluating a Prescribing Feedback System for Acute Care Providers
This study is working to improve how doctors in the Veterans Health Administration prescribe medications, especially antibiotics and pain relievers, to make sure patients get safer and better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11098407 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a systematic feedback system for acute care providers in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to enhance the quality of prescriptions. By utilizing user-centered design, the project will implement a multifaceted intervention that includes audit and feedback, academic detailing, and non-financial incentives. The goal is to reduce inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which can lead to adverse drug events. The study will assess how these interventions impact prescribing practices and patient outcomes in acute outpatient care settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include Veterans who receive acute care services through the VHA, particularly those prescribed antibiotics or NSAIDs.
Not a fit: Patients who do not receive care through the VHA or who are not prescribed antibiotics or NSAIDs may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer prescribing practices and improved health outcomes for Veterans receiving acute care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that feedback systems can effectively improve prescribing practices, suggesting a strong potential for success with this approach.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Veterans Health Administration — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ward, Michael J. — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Ward, Michael J.
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.