Examining how consistent care teams in ICUs affect patient outcomes and costs
A quality and cost analysis of interprofessional team continuity in ICUs
This study is looking at how having the same group of healthcare professionals, like doctors and nurses, working together in intensive care units can improve patient care and lower costs, so if you're in the ICU, this could help make your experience better and more affordable.
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 ID | NIH-10872112 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of having consistent interprofessional care teams in intensive care units (ICUs) on patient outcomes and healthcare costs. It aims to measure the continuity of care provided by teams of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists, and how this continuity can enhance the quality of care. By analyzing data from ICU settings, the study seeks to identify whether maintaining stable care teams can lead to better patient satisfaction, reduced hospitalizations, and lower overall healthcare expenses.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients admitted to intensive care units who may benefit from enhanced continuity of care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not admitted to ICUs or those receiving care in other healthcare settings may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs in ICUs by promoting consistent care teams.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in primary care has shown that continuity of care improves patient outcomes, suggesting potential success for similar approaches in ICU settings.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yakusheva, Olga — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Yakusheva, Olga
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.