Award
NIH Reporter #5U01HL159850-05
Sickle Cell Improvement: ENhancing Care in the Emergency Department (SCIENCE)
Recipient
Nemours Children's Hospital, Wilmington, DE
Award Amount
$842,385.00
Ceiling
$842,385.00
Awarded
August 25, 2025
Identifier
5U01HL159850-05
Award for a project to improve care for children with sickle cell disease in emergency departments, focusing on guideline adherence and quality of life improvements.
Description
The project aims to improve guideline adherent care for children with sickle cell disease presenting with vaso-occlusive pain crisis. Uses a randomized, multicenter stepped wedge design for a hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial. Focuses on increasing guideline adherence, reducing hospitalizations, and improving quality of life.