Reducing unnecessary monitoring in young children with bronchiolitis
Eliminating Monitor Overuse (EMO) Hybrid Effectiveness-Deimplementation Trial
This study is looking at ways to reduce the unnecessary use of continuous pulse oximetry monitoring in hospitalized infants with bronchiolitis who don’t need extra oxygen, so we can provide better care for these little ones.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10913395 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on eliminating the overuse of continuous pulse oximetry monitoring in hospitalized infants with bronchiolitis who do not require supplemental oxygen. The study aims to identify effective strategies for deimplementing this unnecessary intervention, which has been shown to be ineffective and potentially harmful. By conducting a trial across 32 hospitals, the researchers will evaluate educational outreach and audit feedback as methods to reduce the use of this monitoring. The goal is to improve the quality of care for young children by minimizing wasteful practices in healthcare.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are hospitalized infants under 12 months old diagnosed with bronchiolitis who are not receiving supplemental oxygen.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 11 years or those who require supplemental oxygen for their bronchiolitis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective care for infants with bronchiolitis by reducing unnecessary medical interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that deimplementation strategies can be effective in reducing overused medical interventions, suggesting a promising approach for this trial.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bonafide, Christopher Peter — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Bonafide, Christopher Peter
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.