Improving the transition from hospital to home for children with complex medical needs
Promoting Safe Transitions from Hospital to Home for Children with Medical Complexity: A Health Literacy-Informed and Family-Centered Approach
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 ID | NIH-10816428 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: 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.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have complex medical needs or those who are not transitioning from hospital care may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
New York, United States
- 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
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.