Improving heart failure treatment decisions for doctors
Personalizing Clinical Decision Support for Heart Failure Treatment to Clinicians' Needs
This study is working on creating better tools to help doctors make the best treatment choices for patients with heart failure by focusing on common misunderstandings about treatment guidelines, so that patients can get the care they really need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914785 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing clinical decision support (CDS) tools to help clinicians make better treatment choices for patients with heart failure. By personalizing these tools to address specific misconceptions that doctors may have about treatment guidelines, the study aims to reduce irrelevant information and improve patient outcomes. The project will develop prototypes of both traditional and personalized CDS systems, targeting key medications for heart failure management. Clinicians will be involved in prioritizing which misconceptions to address, ensuring the tools are relevant to their needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) who may not be receiving optimal treatment.
Not a fit: Patients with heart failure who are already receiving guideline-directed management and therapy (GDMT) may not see significant benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better treatment outcomes for patients with heart failure by ensuring clinicians have the most relevant information at their fingertips.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that personalized clinical decision support tools can improve treatment adherence and patient outcomes, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Trinkley, Katy E — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Trinkley, Katy E
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.