Improving cardiovascular care in primary care settings after telehealth expansion
Adapting Guideline Implementation to Local Environments (AGILE) in Primary Care After Telehealth Expansion
This study is working to make it easier for doctors to follow heart disease prevention guidelines when using telehealth, so that patients can get better care no matter where they are, especially those who might face challenges in accessing healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Trustees of Indiana University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11166296 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the implementation of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention guidelines in primary care settings that have recently expanded telehealth services. It aims to address the disparities in care that have emerged due to the rapid shift to telehealth by developing configurable solutions that allow clinics to adapt their strategies based on local barriers. By utilizing known strategies without the need for costly individual tailoring, the project seeks to improve adherence to evidence-based guidelines and ultimately reduce CVD risk among patients. The approach is informed by preliminary qualitative work that identified modifiable barriers to optimal care in telehealth settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include middle-aged adults at risk for cardiovascular disease, particularly those who may have experienced barriers to care during the telehealth expansion.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to primary care or telehealth services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective cardiovascular care and reduced health disparities for patients in primary care settings.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using configurable solutions is novel in healthcare, similar strategies have shown promise in engineering and other fields, suggesting potential for success in this context.
Where this research is happening
Bloomington, United States
- Trustees of Indiana University — Bloomington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ramly, Edmond — Trustees of Indiana University
- Study coordinator: Ramly, Edmond
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.