Improving data sharing for patients with substance use disorders
SHARES: Substance use HeAlth REcord Sharing
This study is looking at how patients with substance use disorders and their healthcare providers feel about sharing health records, aiming to find ways to improve privacy and treatment by using technology to make health information sharing easier and more accurate.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tempe, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11093970 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the challenges and opportunities related to sharing health records for patients with substance use disorders (SUD). It aims to gather insights from both patients and healthcare providers to better understand their perspectives on data privacy and sharing. The study will also explore the feasibility of using automated systems to improve the accuracy of data segmentation, which could enhance the interoperability of health records. By focusing on integrated care, the research seeks to balance patient privacy with the need for effective treatment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders who are receiving or have received treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have substance use disorders or those who are not engaged in treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare delivery and outcomes for patients with substance use disorders by facilitating better data sharing practices.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has highlighted the importance of data privacy in SUD treatment, but this approach to automated data segmentation is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Tempe, United States
- Arizona State University-Tempe Campus — Tempe, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grando, Maria Adela — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Grando, Maria Adela
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.