Understanding how mental health and social factors affect heart failure management
Official title: Differential Impacts of Person and System Level Determinants of Health on Dyadic Heart Failure Management: The IMPACT-D Study
Funded at Boston College · NIH-11035309 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | September 19, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $437,562 |
| NIH project number | 1R21NR021422-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11035309 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
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.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have heart failure or those without informal caregivers may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Christopher Sean — Boston College
- Study coordinator: Lee, Christopher Sean
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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.