Improving heart failure care through team-based approaches
Implementation and Sustainment of Team-Based Practice Transformation to Improve Heart Failure Care and Outcomes
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · NIH-10880566
This study is looking at a new way for doctors and nurses to work together with patients and their families to make daily care plans for heart failure, hoping to improve communication and help patients stay healthier, with fewer hospital visits.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10880566 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing heart failure care by implementing a structured model called Structured Interprofessional Bedside Rounds (SIBR). This model brings together healthcare professionals and patients to collaboratively create daily care plans, aiming to improve communication and reduce gaps in care. By engaging patients and their families in the care process, the research seeks to evaluate how adherence to this model can lead to better health outcomes, such as reduced hospital stays and fewer readmissions. The study will assess the effectiveness of SIBR in real-world settings to understand its impact on patient-centered care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are experiencing heart failure.
Not a fit: Patients with heart failure who are not engaged in a hospital setting or those who are unable to participate in structured care rounds may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved heart failure management and better health outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that similar team-based care models can lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BLAKENEY, ERIN LINDSEY — UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
- Study coordinator: BLAKENEY, ERIN LINDSEY
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.