Improving recovery support for older ICU survivors in rural areas
Tele-Recovery: Engaging Stakeholders to Adapt and Pilot Test a Scalable Transitional Rehabilitation Intervention for Older, Rural ICU Survivors
This study is testing a new program called TeleRecovery to help older adults in rural areas recover better after being in the ICU, with support from a nurse and an occupational therapist who will provide personalized care and training for families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10706523 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing a new program called TeleRecovery, which aims to provide better post-ICU recovery services for older adults living in rural communities. The program will involve a nurse practitioner and occupational therapist who will deliver transitional care, family training, and rehabilitation support tailored to the unique needs of these patients. By engaging various stakeholders, the research seeks to create a scalable solution that addresses the complex health challenges faced by ICU survivors, including physical, cognitive, and psychological issues. The principal investigator will also enhance her skills in implementation science to ensure the program's effectiveness and sustainability.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who have recently survived an ICU stay and live in rural communities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recent ICU survivors or those living in urban areas may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life and recovery outcomes for older ICU survivors in rural areas.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research in transitional care for ICU survivors, this specific approach using telehealth in rural settings is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Scheunemann, Leslie Page — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Scheunemann, Leslie Page
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.