Improving stroke treatment through better healthcare systems.
Targeted Healthcare Engineering for Systems Interventions in Stroke (THESIS)
This study is working to make sure that people who have had a stroke get the right care faster by improving how emergency departments diagnose and treat strokes, so they can receive the best help as soon as possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10488191 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the treatment of stroke patients by addressing diagnostic errors and delays in emergency departments. It involves collaboration among experts in neurology, emergency medicine, informatics, and engineering to develop and test new systems and processes aimed at improving patient outcomes. By analyzing current practices and implementing targeted interventions, the project seeks to streamline stroke evaluation and management, ultimately ensuring timely access to effective treatments for those affected by stroke.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing acute stroke symptoms who require timely medical intervention.
Not a fit: Patients who have chronic stroke conditions or those who are not currently experiencing acute symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the number of deaths and disabilities caused by stroke by improving the speed and accuracy of diagnosis and treatment.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that systematic approaches to healthcare engineering can lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- University of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Prabhakaran, Shyam — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Prabhakaran, Shyam
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.