Improving recovery for ICU survivors with cognitive impairments through telehealth
Telehealth-Enhanced Patient-Oriented Recovery Trajectory After Intensive Care
This study is looking at how using telehealth can help patients who have been in the ICU recover better, especially those dealing with memory and thinking problems after serious illnesses like sepsis or acute respiratory distress syndrome, by making it easier for them to get care from home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11142674 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how telehealth can enhance recovery for patients who have survived intensive care unit (ICU) stays, particularly those affected by cognitive impairments related to conditions like acute respiratory distress syndrome and sepsis. The study aims to implement a telemedicine-delivered intervention through ICU Recovery Clinics, which provide collaborative care to address cognitive and other impairments that arise after ICU treatment. By utilizing telehealth, the research seeks to make these recovery services more accessible to patients who may have difficulty attending in-person sessions. The goal is to improve long-term cognitive function and overall quality of life for these patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 45 and older who have experienced septic shock or acute respiratory failure during their ICU stay.
Not a fit: Patients who have not been admitted to the ICU or who do not have cognitive impairments related to their ICU stay may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve cognitive recovery and quality of life for ICU survivors suffering from long-term impairments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results for telehealth interventions in improving recovery outcomes for ICU survivors, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, UNITED STATES
- Vanderbilt University — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boehm, Leanne M — Vanderbilt University
- Study coordinator: Boehm, Leanne M
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.