Better Ways to Deliver Care for Substance Use Disorders and HIV
MI-SMART: Methods for Optimizing Multilevel Adaptive Implementation Strategies to Promote the Adoption of Effective SUD and HIV Services
This project aims to find better ways for clinics to offer effective services for people dealing with substance use disorders and HIV.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11096031 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people with substance use disorders and HIV don't get the best care because clinics face challenges like lack of staff training or proper tools. This project is creating new ways to help clinics overcome these hurdles and successfully provide proven treatments. We are developing guidelines for adapting support strategies to fit each clinic's unique needs and designing new ways to test these strategies. The goal is to make sure that effective prevention, treatment, and recovery services reach more individuals who need them.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients with substance use disorders or HIV, or those at risk, could indirectly benefit from improved access to care resulting from this project.
Not a fit: Patients not affected by substance use disorders or HIV would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more consistent and effective delivery of vital substance use disorder and HIV services in clinics, ultimately improving patient health.
How similar studies have performed: This project is developing new experimental designs and data analysis methods for optimizing implementation strategies, representing a novel approach in this specific area.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Almirall, Daniel — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Almirall, Daniel
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.