Understanding the effects of outpatient observation stays for children
Official title: Outcomes and Affordability of Observation Status for Children (OASIS)
Funded at Northwestern University at Chicago · NIH-11066487 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how short hospital stays for kids, especially those having surgery, impact their care and costs, with the goal of finding ways to improve treatment and save money for families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | July 3, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $400,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HS029004-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11066487 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children who have undergone outpatient observation stays in hospitals, particularly those who have had surgical procedures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced outpatient observation stays or those with conditions not typically requiring such care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how outpatient observation stays, a designation used for short-term hospital care, affect pediatric patients. It aims to analyze the outcomes and financial implications of these stays, particularly for children undergoing surgeries. By examining data from various pediatric hospitalizations, the study seeks to identify gaps in knowledge regarding the quality of care and costs associated with observation status. The findings could help inform better practices and policies for pediatric care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of outpatient observation stays, potentially reducing costs and enhancing care quality for pediatric patients.
How similar studies have gone: While there is existing research on adult patients regarding observation stays, this study focuses specifically on pediatric patients, making it a novel investigation in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Northwestern University at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Raval, Mehul V. — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Raval, Mehul V.
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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.