NIH-funded research Career grant

Improving self-management for patients with opioid use disorder and serious mental illness

Official title: Adapting and Implementing a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program for Primary Care Patients with Opioid Use Disorder and Serious Mental Illness

Funded at University of Utah · NIH-10932941 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is working on a program to help people with opioid use disorder and serious mental health issues learn to manage their health better, with support from their doctors and healthcare teams.

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Quick facts

Grant typeCareer grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Utah
NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Salt Lake City, United States)
Project startSeptember 30, 2023
Project endAugust 31, 2028
Funding year2024
Award (this year)$186,993
NIH project number5K01DA059641-02
Project IDNIH-10932941 on NIH RePORTER

Who could benefit from this research

Could help

Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are diagnosed with opioid use disorder and serious mental illness.

Less likely to help

Patients who do not have opioid use disorder or serious mental illness may not benefit from this research.

What this research studies

This research focuses on adapting and implementing a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program specifically designed for primary care patients dealing with opioid use disorder and serious mental illness. The project aims to enhance the integration of evidence-based practices into healthcare settings, ensuring that patients receive tailored support for managing their conditions. The approach includes training healthcare providers, evaluating the effectiveness of the program, and fostering a collaborative environment for patient care. By utilizing implementation science, the research seeks to improve the overall quality of care for these vulnerable populations.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower patients to better manage their chronic conditions, leading to improved health outcomes and quality of life.

How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing self-management programs for chronic diseases, indicating a promising approach for this specific population.

Where this research is happening

  • University of Utah
    Salt Lake City, United States
    Active

Researchers

  • Principal investigator: Siantz, Elizabeth — University of Utah
  • Study coordinator: Siantz, Elizabeth

Related research

Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.
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