Improving care transitions for hospitalized patients with substance use disorders
Official title: Evaluating an Interdisciplinary Intervention to Improve Transitions to Primary Care for Hospitalized Patients with Substance Use Disorders
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-11032407 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people with substance use disorders smoothly move from the hospital to their regular doctor, making sure they get the ongoing care they need after leaving the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $210,600 |
| NIH project number | 1K23DA062174-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11032407 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have been hospitalized for medical issues and have a diagnosis of substance use disorder.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have substance use disorders or those who are not hospitalized may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the transition of hospitalized patients with substance use disorders (SUD) to primary care. It aims to implement innovative models that ensure these patients receive continuous care after their hospital stay. The project will involve interdisciplinary collaboration and the use of implementation science methods to evaluate the effectiveness of these care models. Patients will be engaged in the process to ensure their needs are met during this critical transition period.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to ongoing treatment for patients with substance use disorders, ultimately reducing relapse rates and enhancing overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that interdisciplinary approaches to care transitions can improve patient outcomes, suggesting a promising avenue for this intervention.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Incze, Michael — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Incze, Michael
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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.