Improving emergency care for patients with opioid use disorder
Leveraging Data to Action: Accelerating Emergency Department OUD Care by Improving Data Access and Infrastructure
This study is working to make emergency care better for people with opioid use disorder by creating new ways to gather and share important information, so doctors can provide the best help possible when someone is having an overdose.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11122992 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing emergency department care for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) by improving data access and infrastructure. It aims to create new data processes that will automate the extraction of OUD-related information from emergency departments and standardize this data for better analysis. By leveraging existing national data systems, the project seeks to develop dashboards that will help healthcare providers improve care and monitor outcomes for patients experiencing overdoses. This initiative is designed to address the critical gaps in emergency care for OUD, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who are experiencing opioid use disorder and may require emergency care.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have opioid use disorder or those who are not seeking emergency care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and timely emergency care for patients with opioid use disorder, potentially reducing overdose deaths.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in improving emergency care through data-driven approaches, indicating that this methodology has potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Venkatesh, Arjun Krishna — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Venkatesh, Arjun Krishna
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.