An app to help patients with multiple chronic conditions transition from hospital to home care.
Official title: Care Transitions App for Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions
Funded at Brigham and Women's Hospital · NIH-10894704 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful app for patients with multiple chronic conditions to make it easier for them to transition from the hospital back home and to their regular doctors, so they can stay safe and healthy during the first month after leaving the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $400,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HS028007-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10894704 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients with multiple chronic conditions such as diabetes, congestive heart failure, or chronic kidney disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not transitioning from hospital care or do not have multiple chronic conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a Care Transitions App designed specifically for patients with multiple chronic conditions. The app will facilitate smoother transitions from hospital to home and primary care settings, reducing the risk of adverse events within the first 30 days after discharge. It will include personalized care plans, medication education, and a platform for patients to communicate their questions and recovery goals. The project will involve usability testing and integration with existing healthcare systems to ensure effective use in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the safety and quality of care for patients transitioning from hospital to home.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using digital tools to improve care transitions, making this approach promising yet innovative.
Where this research is happening
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Samal, Lipika — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Samal, Lipika
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.