Understanding care patterns and outcomes for patients needing long-term mechanical ventilation
Prolonged mechanical ventilation: patterns of post-acute care and patient outcomes
This study is looking at how the type of care patients receive after surviving serious breathing problems and needing a ventilator for a long time affects their recovery and costs, so we can find better ways to help them in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10867352 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the care provided to patients who survive severe respiratory failure but require prolonged mechanical ventilation for more than two weeks. It aims to understand how different post-acute care settings, such as long-term acute care hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, impact patient outcomes and healthcare costs. By examining the decision-making processes that occur before patients begin prolonged mechanical ventilation, the study seeks to identify factors that influence their care trajectory and long-term health. The research will involve analyzing data from patients at high risk for needing prolonged ventilation to improve future care strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients who are mechanically ventilated for more than 96 hours and are at high risk of requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require mechanical ventilation or those with short-term ventilation needs may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care practices and better health outcomes for patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that understanding care patterns for critically ill patients can lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston University Medical Campus — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Law, Anica C — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Law, Anica C
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.