Optimizing Pain Care for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder by Addressing Stigma in Nurses
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Project Summary/Abstract Providing high-quality, patient-centered pain care is an essential component of nursing practice. However, for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD), this goal is often obstructed not only by the complexities of pain management in this population but also by pervasive stigma. Nurses play a critical role in assessing and advocating for pain relief, yet they face significant challenges due to widespread stigma toward individuals with OUD. This stigma, shaped by insufficient education, limited clinical training, and societal attitudes, can compromise the quality of care delivered. This project will develop and pilot an evidence- and theory-informed intervention titled Stigma-reduction Training and Addiction Resources for Registered Nurses (STAR-RN). The intervention is designed to reduce stigma and improve nurses' knowledge and self-efficacy related to clinical decision-making in pain care for individuals with OUD during hospitalization. Guided by Intervention Mapping and a community-based participatory research approach, STAR-RN will be co-developed with individuals with lived experience of OUD and bedside nurses to ensure clinical relevance and practical application. The proposed study includes two specific aims: (1) develop the STAR-RN intervention; and (2) conduct a pilot study to evaluate its feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness, measured by changes in nurse stigma, pain-related knowledge, and pain management self-efficacy. This project is innovative in its integration of stigma and pain content into a unified, nurse-centered intervention designed specifically for hospital-based nurses, a critical but under-targeted workforce in existing efforts. The digital, modular format and inclusion of lived experience ensure the intervention is scalable, adaptable, and grounded in real-world contexts. The proposed work directly aligns with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) strategic priorities by addressing stigma as a modifiable barrier to care and advancing pragmatic, provider-level solutions to improve outcomes for people with complex pain and substance use needs. Through targeted training in addiction science, intervention design, qualitative methods, and interdisciplinary team science, this K23 award will provide the foundation for an independent research career focused on improving pain care and reducing disparities in acute care settings.
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Optimizing Pain Care for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder by Addressing Stigma in Nurses is a NIDA - National Institute on Drug Abuse grant providing up to $187K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2031-05-31 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $187K
2031-05-31
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Who is eligible for the Optimizing Pain Care for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder by Addressing Stigma in Nurses?
Optimizing Pain Care for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder by Addressing Stigma in Nurses is offered by NIDA - National Institute on Drug Abuse and is generally open to university, nonprofit, healthcare org. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
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Optimizing Pain Care for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder by Addressing Stigma in Nurses provides up to $187K per award from NIDA - National Institute on Drug Abuse. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Optimizing Pain Care for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder by Addressing Stigma in Nurses deadline?
Applications for Optimizing Pain Care for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder by Addressing Stigma in Nurses are due 2031-05-31 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, NIDA - National Institute on Drug Abuse, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
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