Award
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 1R01HL183194-01
Using Simulation and Implementation Science to Improve Self-care Skills for Patients with Ventricular Assist Device and their Caregivers: The SimVAD Trial
Recipient
Northwestern University
Award Amount
$914,694.00
Ceiling
$914,694.00
Awarded
July 10, 2026
Identifier
1R01HL183194-01
NIH-funded research project by Northwestern University to improve VAD patient and caregiver self-care skills using simulation-based mastery learning, assessing effectiveness, implementation, and health outcomes.
Description
A research project to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of simulation-based mastery learning (SimVAD) for ventricular assist device (VAD) self-care training across 8 VAD implant centers, aiming to improve patient and caregiver skills, reduce infections, and enhance quality of life.