Improving the transition from hospital to home for children with complex medical needs
Official title: Promoting Safe Transitions from Hospital to Home for Children with Medical Complexity: A Health Literacy-Informed and Family-Centered Approach
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10816428 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping families with children who have complex medical needs by improving communication between doctors and parents, so they can better understand how to care for their child when they leave the hospital and avoid any complications at home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2021 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $167,602 |
| NIH project number | 5K23HD102553-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10816428 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children with multiple chronic conditions or those who are technology-dependent, particularly those transitioning from hospital to home care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have complex medical needs or those who are not transitioning from hospital care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on children with medical complexity, who often face challenges when transitioning from hospital care to home. It aims to develop and implement strategies that enhance communication between healthcare providers and families, ensuring that parents understand discharge instructions and can manage their child's care effectively. The approach incorporates health literacy principles and considers the unique needs of these children, such as medication management and recognizing symptoms. By addressing these factors, the research seeks to reduce the risk of complications after hospital discharge.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce hospital readmission rates and improve health outcomes for children with complex medical needs.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been limited research specifically targeting post-hospitalization morbidity in children, similar health literacy-informed approaches have shown promise in adult populations.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Glick, Alexander — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Glick, Alexander
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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.