Applications Due Feb. 20 for Funding To Improve Management of Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder in Older Adults

AHRQ is seeking applications from researchers to develop, implement, evaluate and disseminate strategies to improve the management of opioid use, misuse and opioid use disorder (OUD) in older adults in primary care, including those in diverse populations. While many initiatives have been developed to curb the opioids crisis, few have targeted the growing toll among older adults. Between 2010 and 2015, the rate of opioid-related inpatient stays and emergency department visits increased for people 65 years old or older by 34 percent and 74 percent, respectively. AHRQ anticipates investing up to $7.5 million over three years for three research projects based on evidence-based interventions and quality improvement strategies. Applications are due Feb. 20, 2020, by 5 p.m. local time of applicant organizations. Access more information.