The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) awarded a $443,705 Project Grant under CFDA 93.279 "Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs" to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to establish and operate the Virginia Patient Engagement Resource Center (PERC). The PERC will create a patient advisory panel of approximately 15 members from underserved communities in Richmond, Virginia to provide consultation and insights to researchers on substance use disorder (SUD) treatment interventions. The project aims to investigate patient experiences with SUD services through surveys, qualitative research, and arts-based methods. Based on the findings, the PERC will plan and conduct two pilot research projects to test strategies for improving SUD treatment initiation and retention rates, particularly among underserved populations. The overall objective is to gather multiple stakeholder perspectives to inform the design of responsive SUD interventions and increase access to effective treatments.
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