Effects of hourly neurological checks on older patients in critical care
Impact of Hourly Neurochecks in Critically Ill Older Adults
This study is looking at how often doctors check on older adults with serious brain injuries in the ICU and how that affects their sleep and thinking skills, with the goal of finding the best ways to care for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10986138 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the frequency of neurological checks impacts older adults with acute brain injuries in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The study aims to understand the relationship between sleep disruption and cognitive outcomes in these patients, as they are often vulnerable to delirium and cognitive decline. By analyzing the effects of different neurocheck frequencies, the research seeks to identify optimal monitoring practices that could enhance patient care. The project is led by a neurocritical care physician with expertise in neuroscience and geriatrics, supported by a team of specialists.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who have suffered an acute brain injury and are receiving care in a neurocritical ICU.
Not a fit: Patients who are not critically ill or do not have acute brain injuries may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cognitive outcomes and reduced delirium in critically ill older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that optimizing monitoring practices in critical care can lead to better patient outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Labuzetta, Jamie Nicole — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Labuzetta, Jamie Nicole
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 below.