Improving the use of electronic health records for clinical research
Multi-Stakeholder Consensus Approach to Problem Consolidation and Strategic Use of Electronic Health Record (EHR) Data Standards for Clinical Research and Regulatory Reporting
This study is working to make it easier for doctors and researchers to use information from electronic health records to improve medical research, so they can better understand health conditions and treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10640217 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the use of electronic health record (EHR) systems to extract valuable real-world data for clinical research. It aims to address the challenges posed by inconsistent data standards and coding systems that hinder effective data utilization. By engaging a diverse group of experts, the project will identify key issues and propose standardized methods for data aggregation, ensuring that the rich information contained in EHRs can be effectively harnessed for research purposes. This initiative seeks to create a more robust infrastructure for future clinical studies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients whose health data is recorded in electronic health records and who may benefit from improved research methodologies.
Not a fit: Patients whose health information is not captured in electronic health records may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality and reliability of data used in clinical research, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in improving data standardization and utilization in clinical settings, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Richesson, Rachel L — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Richesson, Rachel L
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.