Understanding delays in diagnosing serious conditions in children in emergency departments
Delayed Diagnosis of Serious Pediatric Emergency Conditions
This study is looking into why some serious health issues in kids, like appendicitis and sepsis, take longer to diagnose when they go to the emergency room, and it aims to find ways to make sure these conditions are spotted faster to keep young patients safe and healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10691242 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the reasons behind delays in diagnosing serious medical conditions in children who visit emergency departments (EDs). It aims to identify patient and hospital factors that contribute to these delays, focusing on conditions like appendicitis, diabetic ketoacidosis, and sepsis. The study will refine a detection algorithm using billing claims data and compare it with manual record reviews to assess the accuracy of diagnoses. By analyzing the incidence and outcomes of delayed diagnoses, the research seeks to improve patient safety and care in pediatric emergency settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children who have visited emergency departments with symptoms of serious conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not visit emergency departments or those with non-serious conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic processes and better health outcomes for children experiencing serious medical conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that delays in diagnosis can significantly impact patient outcomes, suggesting that this investigation could build on established findings.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Michelson, Kenneth — Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Michelson, Kenneth
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.