Ready-to-use quality improvement tools for lung conditions
Developing an "Out of the Box" Quality Improvement Library for Lung Diseases
This project builds ready-made software templates hospitals can plug into their systems to help improve care for people with asthma, COPD, and other lung problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Phrase Health, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11193804 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From a patient point of view, the team is creating a library of pre-built quality-improvement templates that hospitals can use with clinical decision support to manage common lung conditions. They will convert two proven templates into standardized, easy-to-use packages and develop additional templates for other lung care needs. Hospitals using the software will get guided workflows to measure whether the templates improve care and to make data-driven adjustments. The goal is to make it simpler for quality-improvement teams of different experience levels to deliver consistent, evidence-informed care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People with asthma, COPD, bronchiolitis, or other chronic lung conditions who receive care at hospitals or clinics using Phrase Health's Outcomes platform are the most likely to benefit.
Not a fit: Patients treated at health systems that do not use these templates or those with very rare lung diseases not covered by the templates may not see any benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could help health systems provide more consistent, evidence-based treatment for asthma, COPD, and related lung conditions, potentially reducing flares and hospital visits.
How similar studies have performed: Clinical decision support and quality-improvement programs have improved outcomes in conditions like myocardial infarction and sickle cell disease, though results have been mixed and consistent system-level evaluation remains limited.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Phrase Health, INC. — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tobias, Marc — Phrase Health, INC.
- Study coordinator: Tobias, Marc
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.