Modeling how infections spread in healthcare settings
RFA-CK20-003: Contact Network Transmission Modeling of Healthcare Associated Infections
This study is looking at how infections like C. difficile and MRSA spread in hospitals and healthcare settings, using smart math tools to find ways to stop them, so that patients can stay safer and healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Iowa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11031917 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the transmission of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) such as Clostridioides difficile and MRSA within hospitals and across healthcare facilities. By utilizing advanced mathematical models and simulations, the project aims to understand how these infections spread and to evaluate the effectiveness of various interventions to prevent their transmission. The goal is to provide practical guidance for healthcare providers to reduce the incidence of HAIs, ultimately improving patient safety and outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include hospitalized patients who are at risk of acquiring healthcare-associated infections.
Not a fit: Patients who are not hospitalized or those who do not have risk factors for healthcare-associated infections may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective strategies for preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections, thereby reducing patient morbidity and mortality.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mathematical modeling can effectively inform strategies to control the spread of infections in healthcare settings, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Iowa City, United States
- University of Iowa — Iowa City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Segre, Alberto Maria — University of Iowa
- Study coordinator: Segre, Alberto Maria
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.