Improving care for people with unhealthy alcohol use
Records for Alcohol Care Enhancement (RACE)
This study is working to improve how doctors find and help people with unhealthy drinking habits, including alcohol use disorder, by using patient health records and tools that guide their care, especially in urban areas where support is needed most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10704222 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the identification and treatment of individuals with unhealthy alcohol use, including alcohol use disorder (AUD), by utilizing electronic health records (EHRs). The project will create a live database of patients with unhealthy alcohol use and implement decision support tools to assist healthcare providers in delivering effective interventions. By focusing on urban primary care settings, particularly in underserved communities, the research seeks to leverage existing clinical data to improve patient outcomes and population health management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who engage in unhealthy alcohol consumption or have been diagnosed with alcohol use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume alcohol or have no history of alcohol use disorder may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective identification and treatment of individuals struggling with alcohol use, ultimately reducing health risks and improving overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using electronic health records to improve care for various health conditions, suggesting that this approach may also be effective for alcohol use disorders.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston Medical Center — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hurstak, Emily Elizabeth — Boston Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Hurstak, Emily Elizabeth
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.