Improving education for sepsis survivors and home health nurses
Official title: Sepsis Patient Education: Perspectives from Home Health Nurses and Knowledge among Sepsis Survivors
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-10903136 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people who have survived sepsis and the nurses who care for them by figuring out what they need to know to take better care of themselves at home, so they can stay healthy and avoid going back to the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | August 28, 2024 |
| Project end | July 27, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,974 |
| NIH project number | 1F31NR021242-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10903136 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have recently survived sepsis and are transitioning to home care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced sepsis or are not receiving home health care services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the education provided to sepsis survivors and home health nurses to improve self-care management after hospital discharge. It aims to identify gaps in knowledge among sepsis survivors regarding their diagnosis, treatment, and infection prevention, which can lead to better health outcomes and reduced rehospitalizations. By understanding the perspectives of home health nurses and the needs of sepsis survivors, the project seeks to develop tailored educational interventions that empower patients to monitor their symptoms and seek timely care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved self-management and health outcomes for sepsis survivors, reducing the risk of rehospitalization.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that tailored patient education can significantly improve health outcomes in various chronic conditions, suggesting a promising potential for this approach in sepsis care.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sang, Elaine — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Sang, Elaine
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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.