Improving employee well-being and veteran care in cardiology teams
Official title: A Pilot Feasibility and Acceptability Study of a Relational Playbook and Coaching Intervention for Cardiology Teams to Enhance Employee Well-being and Veteran Care
Funded at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System · NIH-10862160 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making the work life better for healthcare workers in cardiology by using a special guide and coaching to help them communicate and support each other more effectively, which will also lead to better care for veterans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 1I21HX003811-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10862160 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include healthcare employees working in cardiology departments within the Veterans Health Administration.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the cardiology care process or who do not receive care from the Veterans Health Administration may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the well-being of healthcare employees, particularly in cardiology teams, by implementing a Relational Playbook and coaching intervention. The Playbook includes evidence-based strategies designed to foster supportive team cultures and improve communication among staff. By providing nurse managers with tools and resources, the project aims to create a healthier work environment that ultimately benefits the care provided to veterans. The approach emphasizes the importance of leadership coaching to facilitate the adoption of these strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved employee satisfaction and better care for veterans receiving cardiology services.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches in enhancing employee well-being in healthcare settings have shown promise, indicating that this intervention could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gilmartin, Heather M. — VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
- Study coordinator: Gilmartin, Heather M.
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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.