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

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

['FUNDING_CAREER'] · UNIVERSITY OF UTAH · NIH-10932941

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.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_CAREER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF UTAH (nih funded)
Locations1 site (SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10932941 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who could benefit from this research

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

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

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 performed: 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

SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES

Researchers

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 below.

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Conditions: Chronic Disease

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