Improving heart health in manufacturing worksite clinics
Healthy Hearts in Manufacturing: Improving Cardiovascular Care in Worksite Health Clinics
This study is all about helping workers in manufacturing jobs, especially in rural areas, take better care of their heart health by using on-site clinics to support them in managing high blood pressure and quitting smoking.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10915578 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cardiovascular care for workers in manufacturing communities, particularly those in rural areas. It aims to utilize worksite health clinics to implement evidence-based interventions targeting hypertension and tobacco cessation. The approach includes on-site practice facilitation, health information technology support, and data feedback to improve health outcomes. By addressing the unique health challenges faced by manufacturing workers, this initiative seeks to create a sustainable model for better heart health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are manufacturing workers, their spouses, dependents, and retirees who utilize worksite health clinics.
Not a fit: Patients not involved in manufacturing or those who do not have access to worksite health clinics may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cardiovascular health and reduced healthcare costs for manufacturing workers and their families.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing cardiovascular interventions in similar settings, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Northwestern University at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mchugh, Megan — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Mchugh, Megan
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.