Improving sepsis outcomes for veterans using a learning healthcare system
Building a Learning Healthcare System to Understand and Improve Sepsis Outcomes in the VA TeleICU Network
This study is looking at how to improve the treatment of sepsis in veterans by using a special remote monitoring system to understand what helps some patients do better than others, with the hope of finding ways to provide more personalized care and improve survival rates.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Iowa City VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11127373 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the understanding and treatment of sepsis, a severe infection response affecting many veterans. By utilizing a TeleICU system, the project will analyze patient data to identify factors that contribute to better or worse outcomes in sepsis cases. The goal is to improve healthcare quality and safety by addressing gaps in current knowledge about effective interventions and patient characteristics. This approach will help tailor treatments to individual needs, potentially leading to better survival rates.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who have been diagnosed with sepsis or are at risk of developing it.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have sepsis or are not veterans may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved survival rates and better treatment strategies for veterans suffering from sepsis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that utilizing data-driven approaches in healthcare can lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes, suggesting this method may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Iowa City, United States
- Iowa City VA Medical Center — Iowa City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Blum, James Marlow — Iowa City VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Blum, James Marlow
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.