Using a digital tool to help community health workers support heart failure patients
Implementing a digitally-enabled community health worker intervention for patients with heart failure
This study is testing a new digital tool to help community health workers support heart failure patients better, making it easier for them to stay healthy and avoid going back to the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10763832 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on reducing hospital readmissions for patients with heart failure by implementing a digital platform that supports community health workers (CHWs). The approach combines technology with personalized care, allowing CHWs to address social, behavioral, and clinical factors that affect patient health. By utilizing a mobile application that incorporates artificial intelligence, the project aims to enhance communication between patients and their healthcare providers, ultimately improving patient outcomes. The intervention seeks to make CHW care more efficient and scalable through the use of digital tools.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with heart failure who may benefit from enhanced support and communication with their healthcare team.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have heart failure or those who are not engaged in a care team may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower the rates of hospital readmissions for heart failure patients, leading to better health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community health worker interventions can effectively reduce readmissions for chronic diseases, indicating a promising avenue for this digital approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Carter, Jocelyn Alexandria — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Carter, Jocelyn Alexandria
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.