Understanding financial challenges faced by patients with acute respiratory failure and their caregivers
Financial Hardship among Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure and their Family Member Caregivers: Understanding the Impact on Patient- and Family- Centered Outcomes
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · NIH-10908556
This study is looking at how the financial struggles faced by patients with acute respiratory failure and their caregivers affect their mental health and quality of life, with the goal of finding better ways to support them.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10908556 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the financial hardships experienced by patients suffering from acute respiratory failure and their family caregivers. It aims to understand how these financial challenges impact their psychological well-being and overall quality of life. The study will collect data on various aspects of financial hardship, including material costs, emotional stress, and coping behaviors, to develop targeted interventions that address these issues. By focusing on the unique needs of this population, the research seeks to improve patient- and family-centered outcomes over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who have experienced acute respiratory failure and their family caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have acute respiratory failure or are not involved with a family caregiver may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective interventions that alleviate financial stress for patients and their caregivers, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While financial hardship has been studied in cancer patients, this research is novel as it focuses specifically on patients with acute respiratory failure and their families.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KHANDELWAL, NITA — UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
- Study coordinator: KHANDELWAL, NITA
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.
Conditions: Cancers