Examining care differences for rural patients with heart devices
Identifying Disparities in Care of Rural Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK CLINIC · NIH-11044173
This study looks at how people living in rural areas with heart devices like pacemakers or defibrillators often don't get the same quality of care as those in cities, especially when it comes to using technology that helps doctors monitor their health from afar, and it aims to find ways to make their care better.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK CLINIC (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LEBANON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11044173 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the disparities in care for patients living in rural areas who have cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), such as pacemakers or defibrillators. It focuses on how these patients often experience worse health outcomes compared to those in urban settings, particularly due to challenges in accessing remote monitoring technology. The study aims to analyze the availability and effectiveness of remote monitoring, which can improve patient care by allowing healthcare providers to track device performance and patient health from a distance. By understanding these disparities, the research seeks to identify barriers and improve care delivery for rural patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are rural patients who have received cardiac implantable electronic devices.
Not a fit: Patients living in urban areas or those without cardiac implantable electronic devices may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare access and outcomes for rural patients with heart devices.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that remote monitoring can significantly enhance patient outcomes, indicating a promising approach in addressing care disparities.
Where this research is happening
LEBANON, UNITED STATES
- DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK CLINIC — LEBANON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ZEITLER, EMILY — DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK CLINIC
- Study coordinator: ZEITLER, EMILY
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.
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