Improving decision-making for patients with severe breathing problems
Mentored Patient Oriented Research in Improving Surrogate Decision Making for Patients with Advanced Respiratory Failure
This study is all about helping doctors and patients with acute respiratory failure make better choices about treatment that match what patients really want, especially when it comes to end-of-life care, by improving communication and understanding between families and healthcare providers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10984300 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the decision-making process for patients suffering from acute respiratory failure (ARF) by mentoring clinician-scientists who will develop and test interventions aimed at reducing health disparities. It addresses the issue of patients receiving aggressive treatments that may not align with their personal values and preferences, especially near the end of life. The project emphasizes the importance of effective communication between healthcare providers and patients' families to ensure that care is consistent with patients' goals. By fostering collaboration among experts in health disparities and communication, the research aims to create more equitable healthcare practices.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with acute respiratory failure who may require surrogate decision-making due to incapacitation.
Not a fit: Patients with stable respiratory conditions or those who are not incapacitated may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved decision-making processes that align medical treatments with patients' values, enhancing the quality of care for those with advanced respiratory failure.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving patient-centered care through enhanced communication strategies, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: White, Douglas B — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: White, Douglas B
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.