Understanding how mental health and social factors affect heart failure management
Differential Impacts of Person and System Level Determinants of Health on Dyadic Heart Failure Management: The IMPACT-D Study
This study is looking at how mental health and social factors affect heart failure management for patients and their family caregivers, aiming to find better ways for them to take care of their health and support each other.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chestnut Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11035309 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the role of both mental health and social determinants in managing heart failure (HF) among patients and their informal care partners, such as family members. It aims to explore how these factors influence self-care behaviors, which are crucial for maintaining health and preventing urgent healthcare needs. By gathering insights directly from patients and their caregivers, the study seeks to identify effective strategies for improving HF management and addressing mental health challenges. The approach includes examining the experiences of diverse populations to understand the impact of race, gender, and socioeconomic status on heart failure care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with heart failure and their informal caregivers, particularly those who may face challenges related to mental health or social determinants.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have heart failure or those without informal caregivers may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved heart failure management strategies that consider both physical and mental health, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there is emerging research on the intersection of mental health and chronic disease management, this specific focus on heart failure and its social determinants is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Chestnut Hill, United States
- Boston College — Chestnut Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Christopher Sean — Boston College
- Study coordinator: Lee, Christopher Sean
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.