Improving mental health for heart disease patients after hospital discharge using telehealth
Behavioral Activation Delivered via Home-based Telehealth to Improve Functioning inCardiovascular Disease Patients Recently Discharged from Inpatient Care
This study is looking at how using telehealth can help heart patients who just left the hospital get support for their mood and mental health, making it easier for them to feel better without having to travel for appointments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10854723 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how home-based telehealth can deliver Behavioral Activation therapy to cardiovascular disease patients who have recently been discharged from the hospital. It aims to address the increased risk of depression in these patients, which can lead to reduced functioning and lower quality of life. By utilizing telehealth, the study seeks to provide accessible mental health care without the need for patients to travel to appointments. The effectiveness of this approach will be compared to standard post-discharge care through a randomized controlled trial.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults with cardiovascular disease who have experienced a recent hospitalization and are facing depression.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing depression or who do not have cardiovascular disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health and overall functioning of cardiovascular disease patients recovering from hospitalization.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using telehealth for delivering mental health interventions, particularly in veteran populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Charleston, United States
- Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center — Charleston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Acierno, Ronald E. — Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Acierno, Ronald 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.