Improving emergency care for heart attack patients in rural areas
Digital EMS Point of Care Innovation to Improve Rural STEMI Outcomes
['FUNDING_R21'] · WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-10916526
This study is working on a helpful mobile app for paramedics in rural areas to make sure they can give the best care to heart attack patients before they get to the hospital, aiming to speed up treatment and improve outcomes.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10916526 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the treatment of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) in rural America by developing a digital tool for emergency medical services (EMS). The project will create a mobile application that provides paramedics with real-time, evidence-based guidelines to improve patient care before they reach the hospital. By addressing the unique challenges faced by rural EMS, the tool seeks to reduce the time it takes for patients to receive critical treatments. The initial testing will occur in a rural county in North Carolina, focusing on usability and effectiveness in improving care delivery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are rural residents who are at risk of or experiencing ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI).
Not a fit: Patients living in urban areas or those not experiencing STEMI may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the time it takes for rural patients experiencing a heart attack to receive life-saving treatment.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that digital tools can improve emergency care outcomes, suggesting potential success for this innovative approach.
Where this research is happening
WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES
- WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES — WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MAHLER, SIMON A — WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: MAHLER, SIMON A
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.