Effective primary care after pneumonia to boost recovery
Official title: Effective Primary care practices that Enhance Recovery Trajectories after pneumonia (EXPERT)
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11378012 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Johns Hopkins team is testing a patient-centered way for primary care to help people recover better in the 6 months after a hospital stay for pneumonia.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $674,493 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL169533-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11378012 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults who recently survived hospitalization for pneumonia and are returning to primary care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not recently hospitalized for pneumonia or those with conditions that require different post-discharge strategies may see no benefit.
What this research studies
This project partners with patients and clinicians to design a primary-care intervention that supports pneumonia survivors during recovery. We will blend analysis of electronic health records with interviews from clinicians and patients to shape a practical care plan. A pilot trial will test whether the new care approach increases hospital-free days and improves daily functioning after discharge. The work brings together experts in primary care, hospital medicine, critical care, palliative care, informatics, and trial design to create a real-world solution.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients recovering from pneumonia could have more days at home and fewer hospital stays.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary evidence suggests that structured post-discharge care can improve outcomes, but this exact multi-site, systems-level intervention is novel.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Iwashyna, Theodore J — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Iwashyna, Theodore J
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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.