Improving care for unhealthy substance use in primary care settings
Supporting Unhealthy Substance use care Through a whole person Approach and user centered INtegration into primary care (SUSTAIN)
This study is all about improving care for people dealing with unhealthy substance use by working together with doctors and those who have faced these challenges to create a supportive program that looks at the whole person—mind, body, and social life—so it can be tested in real-life doctor’s offices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10931543 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the care provided to individuals struggling with unhealthy substance use by integrating a comprehensive, whole-person approach into primary care. It involves collaborating with primary care practices and individuals who have experienced unhealthy substance use to co-design an intervention that addresses the biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to substance use. The project will test the implementation of this intervention in real-world primary care settings, ensuring that it is user-centered and contextually relevant.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults who engage in unhealthy substance use, including those with varying levels of substance use disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who do not engage in any form of unhealthy substance use are unlikely to benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced morbidity for patients dealing with unhealthy substance use.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrated care approaches can significantly improve outcomes for patients with substance use issues, suggesting that this method has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tong, Sebastian — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Tong, Sebastian
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.