Using data to prevent C. difficile infections in hospitals
Data-Driven Interventions for Reducing C. difficile Incidence
This study is looking to create helpful tools that can spot patients who are more likely to get C. difficile infections, using information from their health records, and it aims to see how well these tools work in preventing infections in hospitals while also understanding how different patient traits can influence the success of these prevention efforts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10738731 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and implement tools that identify patients at high risk for C. difficile infections (CDI) using electronic health records. By deploying a daily risk prediction model, the study will assess how this risk correlates with actual cases of CDI and evaluate the effectiveness of a hospital-wide intervention designed to reduce infection rates. The research will also explore how different patient characteristics affect the success of these interventions, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs associated with CDI.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include hospitalized patients who may be at risk for C. difficile infections.
Not a fit: Patients who are not hospitalized or who do not have risk factors for C. difficile infections may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of C. difficile infections, leading to better health outcomes and lower healthcare costs for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using data-driven approaches to predict and prevent infections, indicating that this methodology could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rao, Krishna — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Rao, Krishna
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.