Improving the accuracy of clinical decision support systems
Strategies for Engineering Reliable Value Sets (SERVS)
This study is working on making healthcare decision tools more reliable by improving the lists of medical terms they use, which helps doctors make better choices for patients, ultimately leading to safer and higher-quality care for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10691450 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the reliability of clinical decision support (CDS) systems by addressing the common issues related to value sets, which are essential for defining clinical concepts. The project aims to develop innovative machine learning and ontology-based methods to create and maintain accurate value sets, thereby reducing errors that can lead to adverse events in healthcare. By utilizing a combination of qualitative research and the development of open-source tools, the study seeks to provide valuable resources for clinicians and healthcare providers. Patients may benefit indirectly through improved healthcare quality and safety resulting from more reliable CDS systems.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients receiving care in settings that utilize clinical decision support systems.
Not a fit: Patients who do not interact with healthcare systems that employ clinical decision support may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective healthcare delivery for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improving the accuracy of clinical decision support systems can significantly enhance patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wright, Adam T — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Wright, Adam T
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.