Understanding heart failure symptoms and caregiver dynamics in older adults after hospitalization
The Symmetry-HF Study: Symptom Dynamics and Clinical Biomarkers of Heart Failure in Older Adult Care Dyads After Heart Failure Hospitalization
This study looks at how older adults with heart failure and their family caregivers work together to keep track of symptoms after a hospital stay, with the goal of improving their communication and support for better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10813773 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how older adults with heart failure and their family caregivers monitor and respond to symptoms after a hospital stay. It focuses on the dynamics between patients and caregivers, aiming to understand their shared experiences and assessments of symptoms. By examining these interactions, the study seeks to improve communication and symptom management, ultimately enhancing patient care and caregiver support. The research employs a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to gather insights from both patients and their caregivers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults with heart failure and their family caregivers, particularly spouses or partners.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing heart failure or do not have a family caregiver involved in their care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved symptom management and reduced hospital readmissions for older adults with heart failure.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been various studies on heart failure symptom monitoring, this research uniquely includes caregivers and addresses a critical gap in understanding their role, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bidwell, Julie Theresa — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Bidwell, Julie Theresa
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.