Investigating infections after heart surgery
Understanding and Addressing Variation in Healthcare-Associated Infections After Adult Cardiac Surgery
This study is looking into why some people get infections after heart surgery and aims to find ways to prevent these infections, helping patients have a safer recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10864996 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding why some patients develop healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) after undergoing heart surgery, such as coronary revascularization or valve repair. It aims to identify the factors that contribute to these infections, which affect about 10% of patients and can lead to serious complications. By analyzing data from various hospitals and examining care delivery networks, the research seeks to improve patient outcomes and reduce the risk of infections through better coordination of care. The findings could help healthcare providers implement more effective prevention strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults scheduled for cardiac surgery, particularly those at higher risk for postoperative complications.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing cardiac surgery or those with pre-existing conditions that significantly complicate surgical outcomes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to reduced rates of infections after heart surgery, improving recovery and quality of life for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions can reduce infection rates in surgical patients, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Likosky, Donald S — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Likosky, Donald S
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.