Understanding how fragmented care affects patients with acute respiratory failure
Characterizing the Impact of Fragmented Care in Acute Respiratory Failure
This study looks at how getting care from different doctors can affect patients with acute respiratory failure, aiming to find ways to improve their treatment and help them recover better after hospital stays.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10881744 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of fragmented care on patients suffering from acute respiratory failure, a condition that leads to significant hospitalizations and mortality. The study aims to analyze how discontinuous care from multiple physicians influences patient outcomes during and after hospitalization. By utilizing advanced observational research methods and novel data sources, the research will identify specific complications associated with fragmented care and explore protective features of inpatient care that can enhance patient safety. The ultimate goal is to improve the organization and delivery of critical care for better survival rates.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are experiencing acute respiratory failure.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic respiratory conditions who are not currently experiencing acute respiratory failure may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care strategies that enhance survival rates for patients with acute respiratory failure.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that improving care organization can significantly impact patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Admon, Andrew John — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Admon, Andrew John
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.