Improving hypertension care through community health workers
Community Health Worker Integration into Healthcare Teams: Advancing a Theory-driven Implementation Science Model
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · NIH-10922764
This study is looking at how Community Health Workers can help improve care for people with high blood pressure, especially those from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, so that everyone gets the support they need to manage their health better.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10922764 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how Community Health Workers (CHWs) can be effectively integrated into healthcare teams to address racial and ethnic disparities in hypertension management. By examining the barriers to CHW integration and the factors that influence their effectiveness, the study aims to enhance the delivery of care to vulnerable populations. Patients may benefit from improved access to hypertension management and support tailored to their unique needs through the involvement of CHWs in their healthcare. The research employs a systematic approach to identify and address the challenges faced by CHWs in healthcare settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups who are experiencing hypertension and may benefit from enhanced support in managing their condition.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have hypertension or those who are not part of the targeted vulnerable communities may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better hypertension management and reduced health disparities for patients in vulnerable communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that CHW interventions can improve health outcomes in similar populations, indicating a promising approach to addressing hypertension disparities.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: IBE, CHIDINMA ADANNA — JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: IBE, CHIDINMA ADANNA
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.