Using electronic health records to enhance heart failure care
Electronic Health Record Nudges to Improve Quality of Care in Heart Failure
This study is all about using technology to help people with heart failure get better care and improve their health by making sure doctors have the best information and tools available.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894710 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and implementing health information technologies to improve the quality of care for patients with heart failure. The principal investigator, Dr. Faraz Ahmad, aims to integrate diverse electronic health data to enhance the uptake of evidence-based therapies. Through rigorous training in clinical decision support and pragmatic clinical trial methodology, the project seeks to design and test digital interventions that can lead to better patient outcomes. The research will also involve mentoring the next generation of researchers in biomedical informatics and implementation science.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are diagnosed with heart failure.
Not a fit: Patients with heart failure who are not engaged with electronic health technologies may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the quality of life and longevity for patients with heart failure.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using electronic health records to improve patient care, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Northwestern University at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ahmad, Faraz Shafique — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Ahmad, Faraz Shafique
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.