Helping patients with chronic lung disease and their caregivers manage emotional challenges
Leveraging the dyad: mechanisms of an intervention for psychological distress in chronic lung disease
This project helps patients with chronic lung disease and their caregivers learn coping skills to manage feelings of depression and anxiety.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11122361 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people with chronic lung conditions like COPD experience significant emotional distress, and their caregivers often feel this burden too. This project offers a program called Coping Skills Training, delivered remotely over 12 weekly sessions, to help both patients and their caregivers. Together, they will learn practical strategies specifically designed to manage stress and illness related to COPD. The goal is to understand how these shared coping skills can improve well-being for both the patient and their family caregiver.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who experience psychological distress, along with their family caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients without chronic lung disease, those not experiencing psychological distress, or those without an involved caregiver may not directly benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce feelings of depression and anxiety for patients with chronic lung disease and their caregivers, improving their overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While the importance of addressing psychological distress in COPD is recognized, this project aims to fill a critical gap in understanding how best to leverage patient-caregiver relationships for palliative care interventions.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hart, Joanna Lee — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Hart, Joanna Lee
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.