INSPIRE: Interprofessional simulation to improve care for birthing individuals with substance use disorder

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What this research studies

This project develops a modular, faculty- and staff-focused program for obstetric teams to reduce stigma and improve compassionate, evidence-based care during the peri-delivery period for patients with SUD. It uses three core modules—webinar, hands-on simulation, and patient vignettes with real-time AI feedback on empathy—plus booster modules tailored to provider burnout and attitudes. The work will start with qualitative studies to understand provider and patient perspectives, then design, prototype, and test the intervention in Utah facilities using human-centered design. AIM 3 will evaluate the INSPIRE program in real-world settings to see if it enhances clinical empathy, reduces stigma, and improves care processes around pain management and neonatal abstinence syndrome.

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Where this research is happening

• Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
  Salt Lake City, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Cohen, Susanna Rose — Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
• Study coordinator: Cohen, Susanna Rose

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About this research

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