Training healthcare professionals in pain and opioid management for diverse patients
Official title: SimuVersity Medical Center: Pain and opioid management training in diverse patient populations
Funded at Palmetto Innovative Education, LLC · NIH-10919937 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping doctors and healthcare workers learn better ways to manage chronic pain and use opioids safely, especially for people from different backgrounds who might not get the best care, by creating a fun and interactive training program that teaches them important communication skills and how to stick to treatment plans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Palmetto Innovative Education, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Mount Pleasant, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $290,134 |
| NIH project number | 1R41DA059281-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10919937 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from diverse backgrounds who experience chronic pain or are at risk of opioid misuse.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not experience chronic pain or opioid-related issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the education of healthcare professionals regarding the management of chronic pain and opioid use, particularly in diverse and underserved populations. It aims to develop an engaging educational platform that utilizes gamification to teach effective communication strategies and treatment adherence. By addressing the unique challenges faced by different demographic groups, the project seeks to enhance the skills of clinicians and students in managing these complex health issues. The training will be designed to be flexible and accessible, ensuring that healthcare providers are better equipped to meet the needs of their patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management and reduced opioid misuse among diverse patient populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that gamification can effectively enhance learning outcomes in healthcare education, suggesting a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
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Palmetto Innovative Education, LLC
Mount Pleasant, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Borckardt, Jeffrey J — Palmetto Innovative Education, LLC
- Study coordinator: Borckardt, Jeffrey J
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.