Using electronic health records to improve care for older adults
Leveraging Electronic Health Records to Measure and Reduce Harmful, Low-Value Care Among Older Adults
This study is looking at ways to help doctors provide better care for older adults by finding and reducing unnecessary treatments that might not help and could even be harmful, especially focusing on a type of medication called proton pump inhibitors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10846596 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on identifying and reducing low-value care among older adults, which refers to medical treatments that do not provide significant benefits and may even cause harm. The approach involves developing a new measure using electronic health records (EHRs) to better identify instances of low-value care, particularly concerning the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). By creating a clinical decision support tool that leverages EHR data, the research aims to guide healthcare providers in making better treatment decisions for older patients. This initiative seeks to enhance the quality of care and minimize unnecessary risks associated with low-value treatments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who are currently receiving care that may involve low-value treatments.
Not a fit: Patients under the age of 65 or those not receiving low-value care treatments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for older adults by reducing unnecessary and potentially harmful medical treatments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using electronic health records to improve patient care, suggesting that this approach could be effective in reducing low-value care as well.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mafi, John — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Mafi, John
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.