Improving patient care during mechanical ventilation using telehealth
Official title: Implementation of Coordinated Spontaneous Awakening and Breathing Trials Using Telehealth-Enabled, Real-Time Audit and Feedback for Clinician AdHerence: A Type II Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation
Funded at Ihc Health Services, INC. · NIH-10909944 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how using video calls and electronic records can help doctors and nurses better support patients on breathing machines in the ICU, making it easier for them to wake up and try breathing on their own, which is important for their recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ihc Health Services, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Murray, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $987,124 |
| NIH project number | 5U01HL159878-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10909944 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation in intensive care settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not on invasive mechanical ventilation or those in non-critical care settings may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the coordination of spontaneous awakening and breathing trials for patients on invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) through telehealth technology. By utilizing real-time audiovisual communication and electronic medical records, healthcare providers can better monitor and support patients in intensive care units (ICUs). The study aims to address the barriers to implementing these critical trials, which are essential for improving patient outcomes. The approach involves a system-wide strategy to ensure adherence to established guidelines for patient care during IMV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved recovery outcomes for patients undergoing mechanical ventilation.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success in improving adherence to lung protective ventilation strategies using similar telehealth approaches.
Where this research is happening
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Ihc Health Services, INC.
Murray, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grissom, Colin Kerst — Ihc Health Services, INC.
- Study coordinator: Grissom, Colin Kerst
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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.