Creating quality measures for infants exposed to opioids
Developing Quality Measures for Opioid-Exposed Infants
This study is working to create and improve ways to measure the quality of care for babies who were exposed to opioids before birth, with the hope of making their healthcare better and helping them stay healthy after they’re born.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11110854 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and validating quality measures specifically for infants who have been exposed to opioids during pregnancy. It aims to address the significant health challenges faced by these infants, including higher rates of hospital readmissions and complications. By engaging stakeholders such as healthcare providers and families, the research will refine these measures to ensure they are practical and effective. The ultimate goal is to improve healthcare outcomes for this vulnerable population through better quality assessment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include infants who have been exposed to opioids during pregnancy, regardless of whether they have been diagnosed with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome.
Not a fit: Patients who are not infants exposed to opioids during pregnancy may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare practices and outcomes for infants exposed to opioids.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in developing quality measures for vulnerable populations, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patrick, Stephen W — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Patrick, Stephen W
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.