Improving safe medication management for children with complex medical needs
A Systems Approach to Improve Safe Medication Management for Children with Medical Complexity
This study is all about making sure that kids with complicated health needs stay safe with their medications when they leave the hospital and go home, by figuring out the challenges they face and working with families to create helpful solutions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Purdue University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (West Lafayette, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11009017 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety of medication management for children with medical complexity as they transition from hospital to home. It aims to identify and address the unique medication-related risks these children face due to their complex health needs and multiple medications. The project will involve mapping the patient journey to understand medication safety challenges and co-developing interventions that are tailored to the specific needs of these children and their families. By engaging caregivers in the design process, the research seeks to create practical solutions that improve medication safety during critical transitions in care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children with medical complexity who are transitioning from hospital care to home care.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have complex medical needs or are not transitioning between hospital and home may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce medication-related harm in children with complex medical conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that tailored interventions for medication management can improve safety outcomes, indicating potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
West Lafayette, United States
- Purdue University — West Lafayette, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Abebe, Ephrem — Purdue University
- Study coordinator: Abebe, Ephrem
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.