Identifying patients at risk for prolonged ICU stays
Improving Risk-Stratification in Patients with Prolonged ICU Stays
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 type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-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
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Viglianti, Elizabeth Marie — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Viglianti, Elizabeth Marie
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.