CHF supports a research study at Great Ormond Street Hospital which is working on improving the care patients and families receive following heart surgery. In particular,  the research of  Dr. Jo Wray, who is looking at the factors associated with parent’s stress and coping mechanisms when children are hospitalized. Other aspects of this project involve looking into the impact of diet and exercise have on patients. This study aims to improve the quality of life of patients following open heart surgery.

For more information contact samanas@chfed.org.uk