Improving supervision strategies for substance use disorder treatment programs
Developing and Piloting a Supervision Strategy for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs
This study is looking at new ways to support counselors who help people with addiction, aiming to make their jobs easier and improve the care you receive in treatment programs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11135496 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality of supervision in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs, which are crucial for helping individuals struggling with addiction. The project aims to develop and test evidence-based supervision strategies that can support counselors in these programs, addressing issues like burnout and high turnover rates. By implementing structured supervision practices, the research seeks to improve the effectiveness of treatment services and ultimately enhance client outcomes. Participants will be involved in assessing the feasibility and acceptability of these new strategies within community SUD programs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who are receiving treatment for substance use disorders in community programs.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently engaged in substance use disorder treatment programs may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders by enhancing the quality of care provided by counselors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in child welfare settings has shown that evidence-based supervision strategies can significantly improve leadership and client outcomes, suggesting potential success for similar approaches in SUD treatment.
Where this research is happening
Little Rock, United States
- Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis — Little Rock, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baloh, Jure — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: Baloh, Jure
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.