Using a web application to improve medication management for heart failure patients
The Impact of an Adaptive Patient-Centered Web Application on Medication Optimization in HFrEF Patients
This study is testing a friendly web app that helps people with heart failure manage their medications better, making sure they get the right treatment to stay healthy and avoid hospital visits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10920371 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of a patient-centered web application designed to optimize medication management for individuals with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The application aims to provide personalized recommendations based on patients' clinical characteristics, addressing the common issue of inadequate medication optimization that leads to hospital readmissions. By leveraging electronic health records, the tool seeks to enhance decision support for healthcare providers and improve patient outcomes. Patients will engage with the application to ensure their medications align with the latest clinical guidelines.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults diagnosed with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction who may benefit from improved medication management.
Not a fit: Patients with heart failure who are already receiving optimal medication management or those without access to the web application may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce hospital readmissions and improve the overall management of heart failure for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that electronic health record tools can improve medication adherence and patient outcomes, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dorsch, Michael — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Dorsch, Michael
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.