Understanding and managing nurse practitioner workload in neonatal intensive care units
Official title: Measuring NICU Nurse Practitioner Workload in Real-time to Improve Care Quality and Patient Safety
Funded at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-10906945 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how busy nurse practitioners are in neonatal intensive care units to find ways to improve care and keep babies safe, using technology to gather real-time information about their workload.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $656,675 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD109303-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10906945 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are critically ill neonates receiving care in neonatal intensive care units.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in neonatal intensive care units or those who are not critically ill may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on measuring the workload of nurse practitioners in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in real-time to enhance the quality of care and ensure patient safety. By developing a comprehensive system that evaluates workload across multiple dimensions, the study aims to identify factors that contribute to high workload and its impact on critically ill neonates. The approach includes utilizing advanced health information technology to gather data on various workload levels, which can lead to better management strategies and improved outcomes for patients. The ultimate goal is to create a safer environment for vulnerable infants by addressing the challenges faced by healthcare providers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved safety and care quality for critically ill neonates in NICUs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that improving workload management in healthcare settings can lead to better patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: France, Daniel Joseph — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: France, Daniel Joseph
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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.