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January 15, 2015 || Vol. 8, Issue 3
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SWRnet provides a weekly update about new research funding opportunities, calls for papers and proposals, conferences and trainings, new data and research, and news for the social work research community.
We encourage our 3500+ subscribers to submit postings to be included to help us stay relevant to the broad range of social work research interests. Please use the submit button below or email us directly at swrnet@bu.edu.
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Funding Opportunities
Research on Prescription Opioid Use, Opioid Prescribing, and Associated Heroin Risk (CDC)
Deadline: February 15, 2016
The purpose of this research is twofold: to investigate the patterns of prescription opioid pain reliever (OPR) use and misuse and transitions from OPR misuse to heroin use (Priority # 1); and whether OPR prescribing is a risk factor for heroin overdose, and if policies and strategies aimed at curbing inappropriate prescribing are associated with increased or decreased risk for heroin overdose (Priority # 2). Click here for more information.
Accountable Health Communities (CMS)
The Accountable Health Communities model, as authorized under section 3021 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), provides funding opportunities to community based organizations, healthcare provider practices, hospitals and health systems, institutions of higher education, local government entities , tribal organizations and for-profit and non-for-profit local and national entities for the purpose of testing whether systematically identifying the health-related social needs of community-dwelling Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and addressing their identified needs impacts those beneficiaries' total health care costs and their inpatient and outpatient utilization of health care services. Click here for more information.
Behavioral & Integrative Treatment Development Program (NIH)
Deadline: January 7, 2019
The purpose of this FOA is to encourage behavioral intervention development research to test efficacy, conduct clinical trials, examine mechanisms of behavior change, determine dose-response, optimize combinations, and/or ascertain best sequencing of behavioral, combined, sequential, or integrated behavioral and pharmacological (1) drug abuse treatment interventions, including interventions for patients with comorbidities, in diverse settings; (2) drug abuse treatment and adherence interventions for use in primary care; (3) drug abuse treatment and adherence interventions that utilize technologies to boost effects and increase implementability; (4) interventions to prevent the acquisition or transmission of HIV infection among individuals in drug abuse treatment; (5) interventions to promote adherence to drug abuse treatment, HIV and addiction medications; and (6) interventions to treat chronic pain. Click here for more information.
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Calls
Call for Presentations
National Health and Human Services Summit - Inspire. Innovate. Impact.
Deadline: January 22, 2016
Our 2016 National Summit is being designed to elevate the transformation efforts underway across the nation and more fully deliver on our members' value proposition - to influence policy and practice, build knowledge in the field, and connect our members and partners. This year's theme - Inspire. Innovate. Impact. - provides a robust platform to fully engage all health and human services sectors, including our private partners and thought leaders in the field. Click here for more information.
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Conferences & Trainings
HRSA Webinar - Mortality and Life Expectancy in Rural America
January 28, 2016, 2:00-3:00 PM EDT
Click here for more information.
REMINDER
American Society on Aging 2016 Aging in America Conference March 20-24, 2016 - Washington, DC
Join us at ASA's Aging in America Conference to learn about new and innovative ideas that will help you in your work with older adults. Discover practical solutions to the challenges you face, and connect with peers and leaders who will transform the way you think about aging. Use discount code SWR10 and save 10% on your registration fees. Click here for more information.
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Research Publications & Data Resources
RAND Health Report - Current and Projected Characteristics and Unique Health Care Needs of Patient Population Served by the Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides health care to eligible veterans. In this
report, we describe the current and projected characteristics and health care needs of the U.S.
veteran population as whole, as well as the population of veterans who receive health care from
VA. Click here for more information. 2015 White House Conference on Aging Final Report In a year that marked the 50th anniversary of Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans Act, as well as the 80th anniversary of Social Security, the White House Conference on Aging provided an opportunity to reflect on the importance of these programs, highlight new actions to support Americans as we age, and focus on the powerful role that technology can play in lives of seniors in the decade ahead. Click here for more information. New Dataset Available - National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2012The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) series (formerly titled National Household Survey on Drug Abuse) primarily measures the prevalence and correlates of drug use in the United States. The surveys are designed to provide quarterly, as well as annual, estimates. Information is provided on the use of illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco among members of United States households aged 12 and older. Click here for more information and to gain access to these freely available data.
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News & Notices
NPR - Alzheimer's Disease Underdiagnosed In Indian Country
About 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, the latest statistics suggest, and it's probably about as common on Native American reservations as anywhere else. But a diagnosis in Indian Country is rarer, say mental health workers. Click here for more information.
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About SWRnet
Formerly known as the IASWR Listserv, SWRnet (Social Work Research Network) was launched in October 2009 to continue serving the social work research community by providing regular updates on funding opportunities, calls for papers, conference deadlines and newly published research.
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