Understanding uncertainty and expectations in survivors of acute respiratory failure
Official title: Uncertainty and Expectation Formation in Acute Respiratory Failure Survivors
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10998341 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how people who have survived serious breathing problems feel about their health and recovery, and how this uncertainty affects their daily lives, so we can find better ways to support them after their hospital stay.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2024 |
| Project end | September 17, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $102,932 |
| NIH project number | 1F32HL176151-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10998341 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have survived an episode of acute respiratory failure.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced acute respiratory failure or are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the experiences of individuals who have survived acute respiratory failure, focusing on how uncertainty about their health and expectations for recovery affect their quality of life. By studying a group of 65 survivors, the research aims to identify the prevalence of bothersome uncertainty and its relationship with healthcare communication. Additionally, through interviews, the study seeks to explore the personal experiences that shape these survivors' expectations and the sources of information that influence them. The findings could help develop targeted interventions to improve the post-ICU experience for these patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved communication strategies and interventions that enhance the quality of life for survivors of acute respiratory failure.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing health-related uncertainty can positively impact patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield beneficial results.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bouhassira, Diana — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Bouhassira, Diana
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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.