Improving Transport for Children in Medical Need
Pediatric Transport Learning Laboratory
This project aims to make medical transport safer and more efficient for children and young adults who need to move between hospitals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11111413 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are working to improve how pediatric patients, up to 21 years old, are transported by ground or air between hospitals in a regional network. Our team will look closely at current transport processes, review existing patient transport records, and examine hospital facilities to understand what works well and what needs improvement. We plan to create a 'digital twin' model of the transport system, using real-time data and machine learning, to help optimize decisions about when and where to send patients. This approach will help ensure children get to the right hospital with the right care and available space as quickly and safely as possible.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is designed to benefit pediatric patients, up to 21 years of age, who require medical transport between hospitals within a regional healthcare system.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require inter-hospital medical transport would not directly benefit from the improvements developed by this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to safer, faster, and more coordinated medical transport for children, potentially improving their health outcomes during critical transfers.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon previous successful experiences in improving neonatal patient transport, applying similar innovation cycles to a broader pediatric population.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Umoren, Rachel a — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Umoren, Rachel a
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.