Using deep learning to improve heart failure care quality and reduce disparities.
Deep Learning-enhanced Evaluation of Quality of Care and Disparities Among Patients with Heart Failure in the Electronic Health Record
This study is looking at how to improve care for people with heart failure, especially for Black individuals who often face more challenges, by using advanced technology to better understand their health records and find ways to provide better support and treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10998367 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on heart failure, a serious condition affecting millions of Americans, particularly Black individuals who face significantly higher rates of incidence and mortality. The project aims to develop advanced deep learning models to better evaluate the quality of care provided to heart failure patients. By analyzing electronic health records, the research seeks to identify and address disparities in care that contribute to poorer outcomes for minority populations. Patients may benefit from improved management strategies and tailored interventions that arise from this enhanced understanding of care quality.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include Black individuals diagnosed with heart failure, as well as other patients experiencing disparities in cardiovascular care.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have heart failure or those who are not part of racial or ethnic minority groups may not benefit directly from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved heart failure management and reduced health disparities for affected patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using data science and machine learning to improve healthcare outcomes, suggesting that this approach could be effective in addressing disparities in heart failure care.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Adejumo, Philip O — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Adejumo, Philip O
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.