Improving mobility interventions for patients in the ICU
Official title: Improving Identification and Coordination of Mobility Interventions in the ICU Using Clinical Decision Support
Funded at University of Iowa · NIH-11061305 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new tool to help doctors and nurses in the ICU quickly find patients who could benefit from moving around more, with the goal of keeping them strong and healthy during their recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Iowa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $133,604 |
| NIH project number | 5R21HS029959-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11061305 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients admitted to the ICU who are at risk of losing their ability to perform self-care activities due to prolonged immobility.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not admitted to the ICU or those who are not at risk of functional decline may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the identification and coordination of mobility interventions for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) to prevent functional decline. It focuses on developing a clinical decision support system (CDSS) that integrates with electronic health records to help healthcare providers quickly identify patients who would benefit from physical activity interventions. By streamlining the process of assessing patient needs and coordinating care, the project seeks to improve patient outcomes during critical illness. The effectiveness, usability, and feasibility of this system will be evaluated to ensure it meets the needs of both patients and healthcare teams.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of hospital-acquired functional decline in ICU patients, leading to better recovery outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using clinical decision support systems to improve patient outcomes in various healthcare settings, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Krupp, Anna — University of Iowa
- Study coordinator: Krupp, Anna
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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.