Improving the time and quality of medical diagnoses
Official title: Time for Better Diagnosis: Measuring Outcomes, Stress and Time proposal (MOST)
Funded at Brigham and Women's Hospital · NIH-11023260 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how the time doctors spend with patients during visits affects the accuracy of diagnoses, so we can find better ways to manage appointment times for everyone involved.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $500,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HS030232-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11023260 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients seeking primary care who are willing to participate in consultations with varying time allocations.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not seek primary care or those with conditions requiring immediate intervention may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the amount of time allocated for patient consultations affects the quality of medical diagnoses. By comparing two healthcare sites that provide different time allotments for primary care visits, the study aims to understand the relationship between time, stress, and diagnostic outcomes. The research will utilize electronic medical record technologies to gather patient feedback and timestamp data, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of the diagnostic process. The goal is to enhance the diagnostic experience for both patients and clinicians by identifying optimal time management strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic accuracy and patient satisfaction in healthcare settings.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that time management in clinical settings can significantly impact diagnostic outcomes, suggesting that this approach has the potential for meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schiff, Gordon David — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Schiff, Gordon David
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.