Improving care for pneumonia survivors after hospital discharge
Effective Primary care practices that Enhance Recovery Trajectories after pneumonia (EXPERT)
This study is all about helping people who have recovered from pneumonia feel better and stay healthy after leaving the hospital by working with their doctors to create better care plans for the next six months.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10929473 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the recovery of patients who have survived pneumonia by improving the care they receive in the six months following their hospital stay. Using a strengths-based approach, the study will involve primary care clinicians working collaboratively with patients to design and test new care interventions. The research will utilize both quantitative data from electronic health records and qualitative interviews to refine these interventions, ensuring they meet the needs of patients effectively. By focusing on the specific actions of primary care providers, the goal is to increase the number of days patients can spend outside the hospital after recovering from pneumonia.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently been hospitalized for pneumonia and are experiencing ongoing health issues post-discharge.
Not a fit: Patients who have not been hospitalized for pneumonia or those with unrelated chronic health conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for pneumonia survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions in primary care can significantly improve recovery outcomes for patients with chronic conditions, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Iwashyna, Theodore J — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Iwashyna, Theodore J
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.