Understanding Social Factors and Heart Failure Recovery
Impact of social determinants of health on post-hospitalization outcomes and goal-concordant care in patients with advanced heart failure
This project looks at how social factors affect recovery and care choices for people with advanced heart failure after they leave the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Virginia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlottesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11163811 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We know that social factors like where you live, your income, and your support system can affect your health, especially if you have advanced heart failure. This project aims to pinpoint which of these social factors are most important in determining how well patients recover after a hospital stay for heart failure. By understanding these key factors, we hope to find better ways to support patients and help them stay home and avoid repeat hospital visits. We will look at patient information to see how different social situations connect to outcomes 30 and 90 days after discharge.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this type of research would be adults with advanced heart failure (Stage C/D) who have recently been hospitalized for their condition.
Not a fit: Patients without advanced heart failure or those who have not experienced recent hospitalizations for their condition may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better support programs and personalized care plans for advanced heart failure patients, helping them recover better and stay out of the hospital.
How similar studies have performed: While it is known that social factors broadly influence health, this project aims to specifically identify the key drivers of adverse outcomes in advanced heart failure patients, which is a less explored area.
Where this research is happening
Charlottesville, United States
- University of Virginia — Charlottesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Anderson, Kelley — University of Virginia
- Study coordinator: Anderson, Kelley
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.