Understanding health expectations after surviving acute respiratory failure

Health expectations after acute respiratory failure in survivor-care partner dyads

NIH-funded research Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10912017

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 typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionJohns Hopkins University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Baltimore, United States)
Project IDNIH-10912017 on NIH RePORTER

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.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults who have recently survived acute respiratory failure and their family caregivers.

Not a fit: Patients who are not caregivers or who have not experienced acute respiratory failure may not benefit from this research.

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 performed: 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

Baltimore, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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