Improving primary care for alcohol and substance use disorders
Translating Research into Practice on Alcohol and Polysubstance Use Disorders by Educating the Interprofessional Primary Care Team
This study is all about helping doctors and healthcare teams get better at spotting and treating problems with alcohol and drug use, so they can provide the best care for patients in community health centers across the country.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Moses-Weitzman Health System INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Middletown, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11015195 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the skills of primary care providers in recognizing and treating alcohol and polysubstance use disorders. It aims to bridge the gap between existing evidence-based practices and their application in everyday clinical settings. By providing targeted education and training to healthcare teams, the project seeks to empower providers to better screen, prevent, and manage these disorders in patients. The initiative will primarily target federally qualified health centers and other safety net primary care settings across the United States.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals seeking care for alcohol or polysubstance use disorders, particularly those who visit federally qualified health centers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have alcohol or polysubstance use disorders or those who are not receiving care in primary care settings may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved identification and treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders in primary care settings, ultimately enhancing patient health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that educational interventions for healthcare providers can significantly improve the management of substance use disorders, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
Middletown, United States
- Moses-Weitzman Health System INC — Middletown, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ashley, Karen — Moses-Weitzman Health System INC
- Study coordinator: Ashley, Karen
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.