Improving the quality of dental health records for better patient care
Assessing completeness and accuracy of the EHRs harbored at BigMouth Dental Data Repository
This study is looking at how to make electronic health records for dental care better and more reliable by checking the information collected from dental schools, so that patients can receive improved care and dental students can learn more effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10468940 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance the usability of Electronic Health Records (EHR) specifically for oral health. It focuses on assessing the completeness and accuracy of dental data collected from nine dental schools, analyzing various components such as demographics and dental history. By identifying patterns of missing data and validating the accuracy of records through comparisons with radiographic images, the research aims to improve the overall quality of EHR data. This could lead to better patient care and educational outcomes in dentistry.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals receiving dental care at participating dental schools whose records are stored in the BigMouth dental data repository.
Not a fit: Patients who have not received dental care at the participating institutions or whose records are not included in the EHR data may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved accuracy and completeness of dental health records, enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improving data quality in health records can significantly enhance patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tiwari, Tamanna — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Tiwari, Tamanna
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.