Improving pain management and opioid safety using data-driven guidelines
Improving pain management and opioid safety through a systemwide, data driven evaluation of the CDC opioid prescribing guideline best practices and the use of Clinical Decision Support
This study is looking to improve how doctors manage pain and safely prescribe opioids by using new guidelines and tools in their electronic health records, so patients can get better pain relief and overall health care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11137512 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance pain management while ensuring the safe prescription of opioid medications. It focuses on implementing updated CDC opioid prescribing guidelines through a system that utilizes Clinical Decision Support (CDS) embedded in electronic health records. By conducting a hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial, the research will evaluate how well these guidelines can be integrated into clinical practice and their impact on patient outcomes, such as pain control and overall health. The study will also explore the factors that affect the successful adoption of these practices by healthcare providers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients who are prescribed opioids for chronic pain management.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require opioid medications for pain management may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer opioid prescribing practices and improved pain management for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that implementing evidence-based guidelines can lead to improvements in patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hoppe, Jason — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Hoppe, Jason
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.