Improving the transfer process for patients with neurologic emergencies between hospitals
Official title: Improving Interhospital Transfer of Patients with Neurologic Emergencies
Funded at Northwestern University at Chicago · NIH-10918109 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to make it safer and smoother for patients with serious brain emergencies, like strokes and seizures, to be transferred between hospitals by fixing communication problems that can happen during these transfers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $150,124 |
| NIH project number | 5K08HS029208-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10918109 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients experiencing neurologic emergencies who require transfer between hospitals.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not experiencing neurologic emergencies or those who are admitted directly to tertiary hospitals may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the interhospital transfer (IHT) process for patients experiencing neurologic emergencies, such as hemorrhagic strokes and seizures. It aims to identify and address communication failures that often occur during these transfers, which can lead to poorer patient outcomes. By using a systematic approach to analyze risks and develop targeted interventions, the project seeks to improve the overall safety and effectiveness of transferring patients in critical situations. The findings will be tested for feasibility to ensure that the proposed solutions can be effectively implemented in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved outcomes for patients undergoing interhospital transfers during neurologic emergencies.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been research on interhospital transfers for time-sensitive conditions, this specific focus on non-acute ischemic strokes and neurologic emergencies is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Northwestern University at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pruitt, Peter B — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Pruitt, Peter B
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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.