Improving safety and efficiency in primary care diagnostics
A New Combination of Evidence Based Interventions to Improve Primary Care Diagnostic Safety and Efficiency: a Stepped Wedge Cluster RCT
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON · NIH-10928800
This study is looking at new ways to make sure you get the right diagnosis in your doctor's office, and it’s for patients like you who want safer and more accurate care.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HOUSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10928800 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates new ways to enhance the safety and efficiency of diagnostic processes in primary care settings. It employs a stepped wedge cluster randomized controlled trial design, which means that different groups of healthcare providers will implement the new interventions at different times, allowing for a comparison of outcomes. Patients may experience improved diagnostic accuracy and reduced errors in their care as a result of these interventions. The study aims to gather evidence on the effectiveness of these combined approaches in real-world settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients receiving care in primary care settings who may be affected by diagnostic errors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving care in primary care settings or those with conditions that are not addressed by the interventions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more efficient diagnostic practices in primary care, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of interventions may be novel, similar approaches in improving diagnostic safety and efficiency have shown promise in other healthcare settings.
Where this research is happening
HOUSTON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON — HOUSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: THOMAS, ERIC J — UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON
- Study coordinator: THOMAS, ERIC 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.