2024 SAEMF Research Large Project Grant - $150,000

"Targeting Metabolic Syndrome from the Emergency Department through Mixed-Methods"

Obesity and the related metabolic syndrome (MetS) continue to burden the U.S. population and health care system at an alarming rate, resulting in greater rates of health care utilization, preventable illness, premature death, and substantial economic losses. However, evidence is lacking on how to construct and deploy an emergency department-based approach targeting these risk factors. This work is an initial step in providing a functional, pragmatic method for emergency physicians to participate positively in community health.

Recipient

  • Lauren K. Stewart, MD, MS

    Trustees of Indiana University

    "Targeting Metabolic Syndrome from the Emergency Department through Mixed-Methods"

    Dr. Stewart is an assistant professor of emergency medicine and physician-scientist at Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed both her medical school training and her emergency medicine residency at Indiana University. Following residency, Dr. Stewart joined the faculty, where she has since completed a master’s degree in clinical research and a graduate certificate in innovation and implementation science. Her research focuses on the role of obesity and the related metabolic syndrome in venous thromboembolism, specifically its impact on outcomes affecting patient quality of life. As the recipient of the SAEMF Large Project Grant, Dr. Stewart will pilot a multifaceted intervention aimed at targeting metabolic syndrome risk factors from the emergency department setting.