Pediatrics

Improving Recognition and Management of Hypertension in Youth: Comparing Approaches for Extending Effective CDS for use in a Large Rural Health System

Description

The aim of this research is to implement a clinical decision support tool to provide clinicians patient-specific and evidence-based treatment recommendations regarding the recognition and management of high blood pressure and hypertension in children and adolescents.

Grant Number
R18 HS027402
Principal Investigator(s)

Children's EHR Format Enhancement

Description

This project enhanced the Children’s Electronic Health Record Format (Format) by identifying a high priority set of 47 functional requirements from the initial larger set, and creating a list of 16 recommended uses of the Format along with implementation notes.

Contract Number
290-2009-00021I
Principal Investigator(s)

Improving Teen Care With Health IT

Description

This research assessed the use of a multi-risk adolescent interactive health assessment screening tool in pediatric primary care settings, which found an increased rate of clinician counseling for endorsed behaviors, but no significant change in reported risk behaviors or patient satisfaction.

Grant Number
R01 HS023383
Principal Investigator(s)