The fourth pillar of PH care: Activation & community-linkage as therapeutic interventions?

Presented at PVRI 2026 Congress by Franz Rischard, University of Arizona

Summary

Challenges in clinical trials are explored, focusing on recruitment, trial design, and patient outcomes. Quality of life in PH is highlighted, stressing patient-centered approaches. The Latin PAT consortium works to improve care for Hispanic populations through a structured decision-making model that includes patient priorities. Culturally sensitive questionnaires and the role of community health workers in care implementation are discussed, concluding with a call for better integration of quality of life measures in practice.

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