University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Current Projects

Great Lakes Addiction Technology Transfer Center (GL-ATTC)

Funded by SAMHSA to provide training and technical assistance to the addiction treatment workforce in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH &WI. The Great Lakes ATTC helps people and organizations implement evidence-based practices for substance use disorder treatment and recovery services. For more information, visit https://attcnetwork.org/centers/content/great-lakes-attc

Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center (GL-PTTC)

Funded by SAMHSA to provide training and technical assistance to the substance use disorder prevention services workforce in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, & WI. The Great Lakes PTTC helps people and organizations implement evidence-based practices for substance use prevention services. For more information, visit https://pttcnetwork.org/centers/content/great-lakes-pttc

Improving Show Rates for Underserved Dental Patients

Funded by the NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DENTAL & CRANIOFACIAL RESEARCH this grant will look to improve no show rates for underserved populations in dental care settings. Using motivation-enhanced communication techniques when scheduling appointments, conducting reminder calls 24 and 48 hours before an appointment, and applying open-access scheduling, this study will look to improve show rates …

Using Smart Devices to Implement an Evidence-based e-Health System for Older Adults

This project will test the ability of voice-activated technology to expand the implementation and sustain the use of a proven electronic health system. Multiple chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, obesity) are a costly, pervasive problem for older adults, accounting for 90% of Medicare spending. This project will test the ability of voice-controlled “smart” technology to …

Using Smart Displays to Implement an Evidence-Based e-Health System for Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions

This project will test the ability of voice-controlled “smart” technology to deliver an already proven electronic health system (Elder Tree, or ET) for older adults with multiple chronic conditions. Multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) are a costly, pervasive problem for older adults, accounting for 90% of Medicare spending. Among Medicare beneficiaries, 65% have 3 or more …