Understanding challenges faced by Veterans during hospital transfers
Elucidating Non-Routine Events Arising from Interhospital Transfers
This study looks at the challenges Veterans face when moving between hospitals, especially in emergencies, and aims to find ways to make those transfers smoother and improve their care by gathering feedback from both patients and healthcare providers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10930091 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the difficulties Veterans encounter when being transferred between hospitals, particularly during emergency situations. It focuses on identifying 'Non-Routine Events' that can negatively impact their care, using surveys and documentation to gather insights from patients and healthcare providers. By analyzing these events, the study aims to improve the transfer process and enhance the overall quality of care for Veterans. The research also seeks to develop automated tools to streamline data collection related to these events.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans who have experienced interhospital transfers during emergency care.
Not a fit: Patients who have not undergone interhospital transfers or do not have access to emergency care services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved hospital transfer processes, resulting in better health outcomes for Veterans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing Non-Routine Events can lead to significant improvements in patient care, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Veterans Health Administration — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ward, Michael J. — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Ward, Michael J.
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.