Developing a system to help heart failure patients manage their symptoms at home
Symptom Care at Home-Heart Failure: Developing and piloting a symptom monitoring and self-management coaching system for patients with heart failure
This study is testing a new app that helps people with heart failure keep track of their symptoms and manage their health at home, making it easier for them to spot problems early and stay out of the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10799639 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and testing a new system that helps patients with heart failure monitor their symptoms and manage their health from home. The approach includes using technology, such as an app-based platform, to provide coaching and support based on patient-reported outcomes. The goal is to empower patients to recognize symptoms early and improve their self-management skills, ultimately reducing the need for emergency care and hospital readmissions. The research is led by Dr. Youjeong Kang, who is working with a team of experts to ensure the interventions are effective and scalable.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with heart failure who are looking for ways to manage their symptoms more effectively at home.
Not a fit: Patients with heart failure who are not interested in using technology or who have severe cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life for heart failure patients by enabling better symptom management and reducing hospital visits.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with technology-aided interventions for symptom management in other chronic conditions, indicating potential for similar success in heart failure management.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kang, Youjeong — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Kang, Youjeong
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.