Identifying patients at risk for prolonged ICU stays

Improving Risk-Stratification in Patients with Prolonged ICU Stays

NIH-funded research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11073039

This study is looking to help doctors find out which patients might need to stay longer in the ICU, so they can get the right support early on and hopefully improve their recovery and lower healthcare costs.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Ann Arbor, United States)
Project IDNIH-11073039 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on improving the identification of patients who are likely to experience prolonged stays in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). By utilizing longitudinal surveys and evidence-based processes, the research aims to stratify risk and implement early interventions for these patients. The goal is to reduce long-term morbidity and healthcare costs associated with extended ICU admissions. Patients will be monitored and assessed to develop better predictive models for their care.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients admitted to the ICU who are at risk for prolonged stays due to conditions like acute hypoxemic respiratory failure.

Not a fit: Patients who have short ICU stays or those with conditions not related to acute respiratory failure may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier interventions for patients at risk of prolonged ICU stays, potentially improving their recovery outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using risk stratification approaches in critical care settings, indicating that this methodology has potential for meaningful advancements.

Where this research is happening

Ann Arbor, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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