Using electronic surveys to improve care after thoracic surgery
Improving Thoracic Surgical Care using electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes (ePROs)
This study is looking to make recovery after thoracic surgery easier and safer for patients by using quick surveys that ask about their symptoms and experiences, helping doctors catch any problems early and improve overall care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11009502 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing postoperative care for patients undergoing thoracic surgery by utilizing electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes (ePROs). Patients will receive automated surveys that capture their symptoms and experiences in real-time, allowing healthcare providers to monitor their recovery more effectively. By identifying early signs of complications through these surveys, the goal is to improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions. The study aims to address barriers to implementing ePRO systems in surgical care and optimize their design for better patient management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients scheduled to undergo thoracic surgery who can provide feedback on their postoperative experiences.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing thoracic surgery or those who cannot engage with electronic surveys may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved recovery and reduced complications for patients after thoracic surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that ePROs can effectively improve patient outcomes in oncology and small trials of thoracic surgery, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mody, Gita Natwar — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Mody, Gita Natwar
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.