Improving access to opioid treatment programs in community hospitals
Developing Implementation Strategies to Improve Access to Transitional Opioid Programs in Safety Net Hospitals
This study is looking at how to make it easier for hospitals in underserved areas to offer help for people dealing with opioid addiction, by figuring out what’s stopping them from providing these important services and finding ways to fix those issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio University Athens NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Athens, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10861792 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing access to transitional opioid programs (TOPs) in safety net hospitals, particularly in underserved communities facing a rise in opioid use disorder (OUD). The project aims to identify barriers that prevent these hospitals from implementing effective OUD services and to develop tailored strategies to overcome these challenges. By analyzing community benefits reports and hospital data, the research will assess the current availability of OUD services and the factors influencing their adoption. This approach seeks to engage hospitals in providing essential treatment resources for patients struggling with opioid addiction.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from opioid use disorder, particularly those in underserved communities with limited access to treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have opioid use disorder or those living in areas with adequate access to treatment services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to life-saving opioid treatment programs for patients in underserved areas.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted implementation strategies can successfully enhance access to treatment programs in similar healthcare settings.
Where this research is happening
Athens, United States
- Ohio University Athens — Athens, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Franz, Berkeley — Ohio University Athens
- Study coordinator: Franz, Berkeley
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.