Bedside tablets let parents peek at doctors' notes — could this prevent medical errors?
NCT ID NCT06722378
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tests whether giving parents of hospitalized children access to their child's medical notes on a bedside tablet helps them spot safety concerns and become more involved in care. About 630 families will be randomly assigned to either use the Bedside Notes tool or receive usual care. Researchers will track how many notes are viewed and whether parents report any safety worries.
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American Family Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States
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Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90027, United States
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Seattle Children's Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98105, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
access to medical notes on a bedside tablet
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that giving families real-time access to medical notes helps them catch errors and feel more involved in their child's hospital care.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study focused on measuring engagement and safety reports, not on curing or treating a disease. Results may not apply to all hospitals or families.
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