Understanding health expectations after surviving acute respiratory failure
Official title: Health expectations after acute respiratory failure in survivor-care partner dyads
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10912017 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how patients who have recovered from serious breathing problems and their caregivers think about recovery, and it aims to understand the challenges they face together so that better support can be created for both groups.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | August 23, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $602,156 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL163660-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10912017 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include adults who have recently survived acute respiratory failure and their family caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not caregivers or who have not experienced acute respiratory failure may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how expectations about recovery are formed among patients who have survived acute respiratory failure (ARF) and their caregivers. It aims to explore the physical, cognitive, and mental health challenges faced by ARF survivors, as well as the emotional and financial stress experienced by their care partners. By examining the dynamics between ARF survivors and their caregivers, the study seeks to identify how these expectations influence coping behaviors and overall outcomes. The findings will inform the development of interventions to improve the well-being of both survivors and their caregivers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health and coping strategies for both ARF survivors and their caregivers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that caregiver emotional distress following critical illness is a significant issue, but existing interventions have largely failed, indicating a need for innovative approaches like this one.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Turnbull, Alison — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Turnbull, Alison
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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.