Using telemedicine to improve antibiotic prescribing for respiratory infections
Official title: Implementing Telemedicine to Improve Appropriate Antibiotic Prescribing for Acute Respiratory Tract Infections
Funded at Boston Medical Center · NIH-11086593 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how virtual doctor visits can help people with respiratory infections get the right treatment and avoid unnecessary antibiotics, making it easier for everyone to stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2022 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $483,567 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HS028814-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11086593 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients experiencing acute respiratory tract infections who are seeking care through telehealth services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with chronic respiratory conditions or those who do not have access to telehealth services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how telehealth visits can enhance the management of acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) and ensure appropriate antibiotic prescribing. By leveraging the increased acceptance of telemedicine following the COVID-19 pandemic, the study aims to address the factors leading to inappropriate antibiotic use. It will involve a mixed methods approach across multiple healthcare systems, focusing on diverse patient populations to develop and evaluate a tailored intervention. The goal is to create a prediction tool based on past ARTI encounters to improve patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective management of respiratory infections and reduce the misuse of antibiotics, ultimately combating antibiotic resistance.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that telemedicine can improve healthcare delivery, but this specific approach to antibiotic prescribing for ARTIs is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barlam, Tamar — Boston Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Barlam, Tamar
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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.