Improving statin prescribing to lower heart disease risk
EHR Nudges: Optimizing a Clinical Decision Support System for Evidence-Based Statin Medication Prescribing to Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
This study is looking at how to make it easier for doctors to prescribe statin medications to patients at risk of heart disease by using helpful reminders in their electronic health records, so they can make better decisions without feeling overwhelmed.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10999412 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the use of clinical decision support systems (CDSS) within electronic health records (EHR) to promote the appropriate prescribing of statin medications for patients at risk of cardiovascular disease. By integrating behavioral economics principles, the project seeks to address the barriers that healthcare providers face, such as time constraints and cognitive overload, which often lead to under-prescribing of statins. The study will implement 'nudges'—subtle prompts that encourage better decision-making—within the CDSS to facilitate guideline-concordant prescribing practices. This approach is designed to make it easier for providers to recognize and manage cardiovascular disease risk effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who meet the clinical guidelines for statin therapy due to their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the criteria for statin therapy or those who are already receiving optimal treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of patients receiving appropriate statin therapy, thereby reducing their risk of cardiovascular events and improving overall heart health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrating behavioral economics into clinical decision-making can lead to improved health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Richardson, Safiya — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Richardson, Safiya
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.