Improving team care in the ICU for better patient outcomes
A quality and cost analysis of interprofessional team continuity in ICUs
This project looks at how consistent care teams in the ICU might lead to better care and lower costs for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11175343 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Critical care in the ICU is very complex and costly, affecting millions of patients each year. This project explores how having a consistent team of doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists caring for you over time, known as 'continuity of care,' might improve your experience and health. We want to understand if this approach, which has shown benefits in other healthcare settings, can make a difference in the ICU. The goal is to see if consistent teams can lead to higher quality care and more efficient use of resources.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research focuses on improving care for patients admitted to intensive care units.
Not a fit: Patients not receiving care in an intensive care unit would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new ways of organizing ICU teams that improve patient safety, satisfaction, and recovery while also making healthcare more affordable.
How similar studies have performed: Continuity of care has shown benefits in primary care settings, but its impact on interprofessional teams in ICUs is a novel area of investigation.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yakusheva, Olga — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Yakusheva, Olga
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.