Improving outcomes for patients on mechanical ventilation in ICUs
Official title: Identifying Areas to Improve ICU Outcomes through Provider Variation
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-10997396 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how different ways doctors care for patients on breathing machines in ICUs can impact recovery and survival, with the goal of finding better practices to help patients do better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | December 15, 2022 |
| Project end | November 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $161,147 |
| NIH project number | 5K23HL166783-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10997396 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who require mechanical ventilation in an ICU setting.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not on mechanical ventilation or those receiving care outside of an ICU may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how variations in physician practices affect the outcomes of patients requiring mechanical ventilation in intensive care units (ICUs). It aims to identify specific behaviors and adherence to evidence-based practices among clinicians that may contribute to differences in patient mortality rates. By analyzing electronic health record data, the study seeks to uncover patterns in provider adherence and the barriers that may hinder optimal care. The ultimate goal is to develop strategies to improve adherence to best practices and enhance patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved survival rates and better overall care for patients on mechanical ventilation.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing provider variability can lead to improved patient outcomes, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ingraham, Nicholas E — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Ingraham, Nicholas E
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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.