Understanding differences in care and outcomes for patients with gastrointestinal bleeding

Evaluation of variability in care and outcomes for patients with gastrointestinal bleeding

['FUNDING_CAREER'] · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · NIH-10833004

This study is looking at how different hospitals treat patients with gastrointestinal bleeding to find ways to improve care and outcomes, so that everyone gets the best help possible no matter where they go.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_CAREER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (nih funded)
Locations1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10833004 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates the variability in care and outcomes for patients experiencing gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) across different hospitals. It aims to identify modifiable factors that influence patient outcomes, such as hospital structure and processes of care, including the use of endoscopic and interventional radiology. By analyzing patient-related factors and hospital characteristics, the research seeks to develop a model that standardizes patient outcomes and improves care delivery for GIB patients. The study will also qualitatively explore additional processes of care that may affect outcomes.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients who have been hospitalized due to gastrointestinal bleeding.

Not a fit: Patients with gastrointestinal bleeding who are not hospitalized may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved patient care and reduced mortality rates for individuals suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in identifying factors that influence patient outcomes in various medical conditions, suggesting that this approach could also yield valuable insights for gastrointestinal bleeding.

Where this research is happening

PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Conditions: Disorder, Disease

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