Understanding how to help patients with COPD and their caregivers manage psychological distress
Leveraging the dyad: mechanisms of an intervention for psychological distress in chronic lung disease
This study is looking at how living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects both patients and their caregivers, and it offers a friendly program called Coping Skills Training to help them learn ways to handle stress and feel better together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10933390 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the psychological distress experienced by patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and their caregivers. It aims to improve their well-being through a program called Coping Skills Training (CST), which consists of 12 weekly sessions delivered remotely. During these sessions, both patients and caregivers learn coping strategies tailored to the challenges of living with COPD, focusing on enhancing their ability to manage stress and improve their overall quality of life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with COPD and their family caregivers who are actively involved in their care.
Not a fit: Patients with COPD who do not have a caregiver or those who are not experiencing psychological distress may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health and quality of life for patients with COPD and their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that interventions targeting both patients and caregivers can effectively improve health outcomes, suggesting this approach may be beneficial.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hart, Joanna Lee — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Hart, Joanna Lee
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.