Improving outcomes for patients recovering from critical illness
Mentored Patient Oriented Research in ARDS and Critical Illness Outcomes
This study is all about helping people who have been seriously ill, like those with acute respiratory distress syndrome, recover better by providing support and resources to understand their needs and improve their outcomes after leaving the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10689129 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the recovery of patients who have experienced acute respiratory distress syndrome and other critical illnesses. It aims to provide mentorship and resources to develop better understanding and interventions for patient-centered outcomes after such illnesses. The approach includes innovative methods to assess pre-existing health conditions and disabilities that may affect recovery, utilizing clinical data and epidemiological techniques. By improving how we understand and support recovery, the research seeks to address the significant burden of disability faced by ICU survivors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently experienced acute respiratory distress syndrome or other critical illnesses and are recovering from their hospital stay.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recovering from critical illnesses or those who have not been admitted to an ICU may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved recovery strategies and better quality of life for patients after critical illness.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in improving patient outcomes through similar patient-centered approaches, indicating a potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hough, Catherine Lee — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Hough, Catherine Lee
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.