Financial hardship in acute respiratory failure patients and their family caregivers
Official title: Financial Hardship among Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure and their Family Member Caregivers: Understanding the Impact on Patient- and Family- Centered Outcomes
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-11411238 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant studies how money worries affect patients with acute respiratory failure and their family caregivers, aiming to improve outcomes for both sides.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $654,899 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL162831-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11411238 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults (21+ years) with acute respiratory failure and their family caregivers, within the care network of participating sites.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without ARF or without a family caregiver involved in post-discharge care may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
Patients facing acute respiratory failure and their families often experience financial stress that can worsen psychological well-being and quality of life. The project follows people over time to understand how costs, income, and coping strategies influence recovery and family dynamics after hospitalization. By identifying key financial stressors, the researchers plan to develop care practices and supports tailored to the needs of ARF patients and their caregivers. This work builds on prior findings that financial hardship persists after discharge and may mediate worse outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could lead to targeted financial and supportive interventions that improve recovery, mental health, and overall quality of life for ARF patients and their families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows financial hardship affects patient well-being in other illnesses, but this specific ARF family-centered focus is novel and exploratory within this population.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Khandelwal, Nita — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Khandelwal, Nita
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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.