Improving access to care for young people with early psychotic disorders
Academic-Community EPINET (AC-EPINET): Mitigating Barriers to Care
This study is all about making it easier for young people who are starting to experience psychotic disorders to get the care they need, by using health data to improve how clinics work together and help them stay engaged in their treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10691909 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing specialty care for young individuals experiencing the early stages of psychotic disorders. It aims to address barriers to care by utilizing health care data to improve clinical decision-making and service delivery. The project will create a network of clinics that will implement a Learning Healthcare System, which continuously monitors and improves treatment outcomes. By integrating data from electronic health records, the initiative seeks to enhance treatment engagement and reduce hospitalization rates.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young individuals in the early phases of psychotic disorders who require specialized care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing early psychotic disorders or those who are already receiving effective treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved clinical outcomes and better access to care for young people with psychotic disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that coordinated specialty care programs can significantly improve outcomes for young people with psychotic disorders, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Indianapolis, United States
- Indiana University Indianapolis — Indianapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Breier, Alan — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Breier, Alan
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.