Investigating essential nurse documentation during the COVID-19 pandemic
Essential Nurse Documentation: Studying EHR Burden during COVID-19 (ENDBurden)
This study looks at how nurses kept track of patient information during the COVID-19 pandemic and how those methods have changed, with the goal of making their work easier and improving care for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11057623 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the documentation practices of registered nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly how these practices have changed over time. By using a combination of interviews and electronic health record (EHR) data, the study aims to identify which types of documentation are essential for patient care and how to reduce the burden of documentation on nurses. The findings could help streamline EHR processes, ultimately improving both nurse workload and patient outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients who have received care from nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in settings where documentation practices were altered.
Not a fit: Patients who were not treated during the COVID-19 pandemic or in states with different documentation requirements may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to reduced documentation burden for nurses, enhancing their ability to provide quality patient care.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into EHR burden, this study represents a novel approach by specifically examining documentation practices during the unique circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rossetti, Sarah Collins — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Rossetti, Sarah Collins
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.