Helping older adults with heart failure stick to their medication during rehabilitation
Development of a Values-Affirmation Intervention Targeting Medication Adherence in Older Adults with Heart Failure Completing Cardiac Rehabilitation
This study is looking for ways to help older adults with heart failure stick to their medication while they go through cardiac rehab by helping them connect their medicine to what matters most to them in life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Miriam Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10617355 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving medication adherence among older adults with heart failure who are undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. It employs a values-affirmation approach, encouraging patients to reflect on their core values to enhance their motivation for taking medications. By connecting medication use to personal values, the intervention aims to make medication adherence feel more meaningful and self-directed. The study will involve training and evaluating this novel intervention through a randomized controlled trial.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 21 and above who are managing heart failure and participating in cardiac rehabilitation.
Not a fit: Patients who are not managing heart failure or those who are not enrolled in cardiac rehabilitation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better medication adherence, reducing hospital readmissions and improving health outcomes for older adults with heart failure.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that values-affirmation techniques can effectively enhance motivation and adherence in various health behaviors, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Miriam Hospital — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gathright, Emily Claire — Miriam Hospital
- Study coordinator: Gathright, Emily Claire
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.