Improving heart attack care in northern Tanzania
Developing an intervention to improve quality of myocardial infarction care in northern Tanzania
This study is looking to improve heart attack care for patients in northern Tanzania by finding out what challenges they face and creating new ways to help that work well for both doctors and patients in the area.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11020993 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the quality of care for patients experiencing heart attacks in northern Tanzania. It focuses on identifying barriers to effective treatment and developing a tailored intervention that incorporates successful strategies from other regions. The project will evaluate how feasible and acceptable these new care methods are for local healthcare providers and patients. By addressing the unique challenges faced in resource-limited settings, the research seeks to improve patient outcomes significantly.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing myocardial infarction or those at high risk for heart attacks in northern Tanzania.
Not a fit: Patients outside of northern Tanzania or those not experiencing heart-related issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management and reduced mortality rates for heart attack patients in Tanzania.
How similar studies have performed: There is growing evidence that similar interventions have improved care in other resource-limited settings, suggesting a promising potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hertz, Julian T — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Hertz, Julian T
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.