Examining the quality of palliative care for patients with chronic illness and respiratory failure
Official title: Temporal trends in quality indicators of palliative care for patients with chronic illness hospitalized with acute respiratory failure
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-10898552 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how well patients with long-term illnesses and breathing problems are cared for in hospitals, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, to find ways to make their experience better and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 8, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $89,188 |
| NIH project number | 5F32HL167667-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10898552 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old with chronic illnesses who have been hospitalized due to acute respiratory failure.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have chronic illnesses or who have not experienced acute respiratory failure may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the quality of palliative care provided to patients with chronic illnesses who experience acute respiratory failure. It aims to analyze data from over 16,000 patients hospitalized between 2012 and 2022, focusing on how the quality of care has changed over time, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. By using measurable indicators of palliative care processes and outcomes, the study seeks to identify trends and gaps in care delivery. This information will help inform future interventions to improve the quality of life for these patients and their families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved palliative care practices that enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses facing respiratory failure.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated the importance of palliative care in improving outcomes for patients with serious illnesses, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nomitch, Jamie Treadway — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Nomitch, Jamie Treadway
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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.