READI-SET-GO: Improving Delirium Screening for Hospitalized Older Adults
Official title: READI-SET-GO: Researching Efficient Approaches to Delirium Identification - Sustaining Effective Translation to create Gero-friendly Organizations
Funded at Pennsylvania State University, the · NIH-11570146 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A hospital-based program tests how well routine nurse delirium screening using UB-CAM works when integrated into the electronic health record to improve outcomes for older patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2008 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $175,920 |
| NIH project number | 3R01AG030618-12S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11570146 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Hospitalized adults age 65 and older at participating sites who are screened for delirium by clinical staff.
✕Less likely to help
Patients at sites not using the updated EPIC system or not involved in the delirium screening workflow may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
This project places delirium screening into everyday hospital care by nurses using a brief UB-CAM tool embedded in the EHR. It studies how faithfully the screening is carried out and whether it leads to better patient outcomes and fewer delirium-related complications. An administrative supplement supports updating the UB-CAM in the new EPIC system, rebuilding data extraction, and training staff after the EHR transition. The work relies on real patient data from two hospitals participating in the parent trial and requires ongoing clinical collaboration. The aims remain focused on implementation and outcomes, with no changes to study goals or human-subject activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could make delirium screening a reliable, routine part of hospital care, potentially reducing complications for older patients.
How similar studies have gone: Past studies suggest that structured delirium screening can improve detection and management, though successful integration into new EHRs remains a key challenge.
Where this research is happening
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Pennsylvania State University, the
University Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fick, Donna Marie — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Fick, Donna Marie
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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.