Understanding how alcohol quality measures affect healthcare outcomes
Multi-level Influences of Alcohol Based Quality and Outcome Measures
This study is looking at how well different health systems are helping people with unhealthy drinking habits and aims to find better ways to improve care and outcomes for patients dealing with alcohol use issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10704144 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of quality measures used by health systems to address unhealthy alcohol use. It aims to identify how these measures can improve care delivery and patient outcomes related to alcohol consumption. By examining the variability and reliability of these measures across different healthcare settings, the study seeks to enhance the adoption of evidence-based practices for treating alcohol use disorders. Patients may benefit from improved healthcare practices that are informed by this research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who engage in high-risk alcohol consumption or those seeking treatment for alcohol use disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume alcohol or have no interest in alcohol-related treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better healthcare practices that effectively reduce unhealthy alcohol use and its associated health risks.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that implementing quality measures in healthcare can lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes, suggesting a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wong, Edwin S. — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Wong, Edwin S.
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.