Improving blood pressure control for minority veterans
Identifying and testing a tailored strategy to achieve equity in blood pressure control in PACT
This study is working to help veterans from different racial and ethnic backgrounds manage their blood pressure better by using a special plan that focuses on personalized care and teamwork, aiming to improve their heart health and overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11099742 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to address the disparities in blood pressure control among racial and ethnic minority veterans by implementing a tailored strategy within the VA Primary Aligned Care Team (PACT). The approach focuses on optimizing antihypertensive medication management and utilizing team-based care to ensure that all patients receive equitable treatment. By developing a playbook of implementation strategies, the research seeks to meet the unique needs of minority veterans and improve their health outcomes. The study will also assess the effectiveness of intensive blood pressure control in preventing cardiovascular disease events.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are racial and ethnic minority veterans who are experiencing hypertension and are receiving care through the VA healthcare system.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have hypertension or are not part of the racial and ethnic minority groups targeted by this research may not receive any benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce cardiovascular disease events and improve overall health outcomes for minority veterans with hypertension.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that team-based care can effectively reduce health disparities, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mohanty, April F — VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Mohanty, April F
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.