Understanding heart failure care challenges in Haiti to improve patient support
Identifying facilitators and barriers to heart failure care in Haiti to adapt a community-based intervention
This study is looking at the difficulties heart failure patients in Haiti have when trying to get healthcare after leaving the hospital, and it wants to find ways to make that process easier, especially with the help of community health workers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10469694 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the challenges faced by heart failure patients in Haiti when accessing healthcare services. It aims to identify the barriers that prevent successful transitions from hospital to outpatient care, particularly focusing on the role of community health workers in facilitating this process. By gathering insights from patients and healthcare providers, the project seeks to develop tailored interventions that can enhance patient care and improve health outcomes in rural communities. The ultimate goal is to create a sustainable model that can be adapted for similar low- and middle-income countries.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults diagnosed with heart failure who are receiving care in rural Haiti.
Not a fit: Patients with heart failure who are not located in rural Haiti or those who are not engaged in outpatient care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to heart failure care for patients in Haiti, ultimately enhancing their quality of life and health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using community health workers to improve healthcare access in similar contexts, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston Medical Center — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kwan, Gene Fazil — Boston Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Kwan, Gene Fazil
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.