Improving Transitions and Outcomes for Sepsis Survivors
I-TRANSFER Improving TRansitions ANd outcomeS oF sEpsis suRvivors
This project helps sepsis survivors avoid returning to the hospital by improving their care when they go home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10992615 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Sepsis survivors often face challenges after leaving the hospital, with many needing to return within a month. This project looks at how home health care, especially early nursing visits and follow-up with doctors, can make a big difference. Researchers previously found that timely home care significantly reduced the chances of being readmitted. Now, this project will test these successful care practices in real-world settings to see if they can be widely adopted to help more patients recover smoothly at home.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are sepsis survivors who are transitioning from acute care hospitals to skilled home health care.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require home health care after hospitalization for sepsis may not directly benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could significantly reduce hospital readmissions for sepsis survivors by improving the quality and timing of their home health care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research by this team has shown that early home health care visits and outpatient follow-up significantly reduce rehospitalization rates for sepsis survivors.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bowles, Kathryn Helene — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Bowles, Kathryn Helene
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.