Improving how patients report their heart health outcomes
Improve the Meaning of Patient Reported Outcomes to Evaluate Effectiveness for Cardiac Care" (IMPROVE-Cardiac Care)
This study is looking to find out what changes in health really matter to people recovering from heart surgery or dealing with heart failure, so doctors can provide better care that truly helps patients feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10896941 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the understanding of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in cardiac care, which are crucial for assessing the effectiveness of treatments. The study aims to identify the minimal clinically important differences (MCIDs) in PROs for patients recovering from coronary artery bypass surgery and those managing heart failure. By employing various statistical methods, the research will provide insights into what improvements in health outcomes are meaningful to patients. This will help healthcare professionals tailor treatments and improve patient care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults recovering from coronary artery bypass surgery or those managing heart failure.
Not a fit: Patients with non-cardiac conditions or those not undergoing treatment for heart disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective cardiac care by ensuring that treatments align with what patients find meaningful.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using patient-reported outcomes to improve treatment strategies in various health conditions, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Masterson Creber, Ruth Marie — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Masterson Creber, Ruth Marie
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.