Improving opioid prescribing practices in primary care clinics
Promoting the implementation of clinical guidelines for opioid prescribing in primary care using systems consultation
This study is looking at the best ways to help doctors prescribe opioids more safely in primary care, so they can keep patients like you safer while managing pain, and it includes training and support for clinics over a year and a half.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10427364 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to effectively implement safer opioid prescribing practices in primary care settings. It employs an adaptive systems consultation approach, which tailors implementation strategies to different healthcare levels, including health systems, clinics, and individual prescribers. The project will involve training sessions and ongoing support for clinics over an 18-month period to promote evidence-based practices and reduce opioid prescriptions. The goal is to identify the most effective methods for changing prescribing behaviors to enhance patient safety.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients receiving opioid prescriptions in primary care settings.
Not a fit: Patients who are not prescribed opioids or those receiving care outside of primary care clinics may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer opioid prescribing practices, reducing the risk of overdose and improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown that systems consultation can effectively reduce opioid prescriptions, indicating potential success for this adaptive approach.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Quanbeck, Andrew — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Quanbeck, Andrew
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.