Tracking maternal health risks and care quality
Modeling informatics data to track maternal risk and care quality
This study is looking at how well hospitals follow safety practices to protect mothers during high-risk situations, like severe bleeding after childbirth or high blood pressure during pregnancy, and aims to improve care by using special safety checklists to help keep moms safe and healthy.
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-10908502 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how well safety practices are followed in high-risk maternal care scenarios and their impact on reducing adverse outcomes. It focuses on implementing standardized protocols, known as 'safety bundles', to improve care for conditions like postpartum hemorrhage and hypertensive diseases during pregnancy. By analyzing data on maternal health, the research aims to identify gaps in care quality and adherence to guidelines, ultimately enhancing the safety and outcomes for mothers. The study will utilize informatics data to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these safety measures in real-time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women at high risk for complications such as severe hypertension or postpartum hemorrhage.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those with low-risk pregnancies may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal health outcomes and reduced rates of severe morbidity and mortality during and after pregnancy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that implementing standardized safety protocols can lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes, suggesting a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Friedman, Alexander M — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Friedman, Alexander M
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.