Improving Recovery at Home After Emergency Surgery
REST-PSLL: Re-engineering Surgical Recovery and Transitions Using Technology Patient Safety Learning Laboratory
This project is creating new technology tools to help patients recover safely at home after emergency general surgery, especially for those who have had emergency abdominal surgery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11092297 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many patients face challenges recovering at home after emergency surgery, with complications often happening after discharge. This project aims to develop and test digital tools like remote monitoring and patient education to better support recovery once you leave the hospital. We want to empower patients, their families, and healthcare teams to work together for the best possible outcomes. The goal is to make the transition from hospital to home smoother and safer, reducing complications and improving overall well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates would be patients undergoing emergency general surgery, particularly those having emergency laparotomy, who are transitioning from hospital to home recovery.
Not a fit: Patients who do not undergo emergency general surgery or those whose recovery does not involve a home-based transition would not directly benefit from this specific approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to safer, more supported, and more effective recovery experiences for patients at home after emergency surgery, potentially reducing complications and readmissions.
How similar studies have performed: While enhanced recovery programs have improved in-hospital care, home-based recovery after emergency surgery using digital solutions is an area ripe for innovation, with existing digital solutions showing promise but limited use in this specific context.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Melton-Meaux, Genevieve B — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Melton-Meaux, Genevieve 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.