Understanding financial challenges faced by patients with acute respiratory failure and their caregivers
Official title: Financial Hardship among Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure and their Family Member Caregivers: Understanding the Impact on Patient- and Family- Centered Outcomes
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-10908556 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $673,491 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL162831-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10908556 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who have experienced acute respiratory failure and their family caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have acute respiratory failure or are not involved with a family caregiver may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Khandelwal, Nita — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Khandelwal, Nita
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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.