Division of General Internal Medicine Research
Division of General Internal Medicine Research
The Division of General Internal Medicine Research
DGIM faculty are also actively engaged in research and other scholarly pursuits. Our research ranges from translational work in thrombosis to value-driven outcomes (VDO) initiatives in our learning health system. DGIM faculty were among the central team in describing the cutting-edge work in VDO (JAMA. 2016), and continue to lead several quality-based initiatives across U of U, including those related to sepsis and lab utilization. DGIM faculty play key roles in campus research leadership, including the U of U CTSA and PCORnet clinical data research network. Our priority areas of scholarship include thrombosis, sepsis, hypertension, lifestyle change/diabetes prevention, and learning health system innovation.
Latest Research News in General Internal Medicine
UU Health has been awarded $30 million from PCORI to identify the most effective treatment for AWS. The study will compare a newer treatment with the established standard of care. Dr. Vaughn will lead the study, to be carried out via two randomized clinical trials involving 8,400 patients across 19 hospitals. “This trial is the first step toward helping us better support patients through a very difficult time,” Vaughn said. Congratulations to all members working on this expansive research study!
Mike Incze, MD, MSEd of the University of Utah Division of General Internal Medicine, received R21 funding for his project, “Feasibility and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Remote Collaborative Care-facilitated Contingency Management-Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.” The two-year study evaluates a scalable telehealth model for people with methamphetamine-associated heart failure (Me-CHF) and pulmonary hypertension (Me-PAH), expanding care access and engagement.
The University of Utah Division of General Internal Medicine highlights a new Journal of Behavioral Medicine publication by James Willey, MD, and co-authors that examines veterans’ perspectives on AUD treatment at two rural-serving VA hospitals. Using interviews with rural veterans, the qualitative study found that nonjudgmental care and better access to specialized services are key to effective treatment, particularly for those with repeated alcohol withdrawal admissions.
Maribel Cedillo, DMSc, MS was featured in the Department of Internal Medicine’s Written Stories series, which highlights Internal Medicine community members. Inspired by her family and early interest in nutrition, Cedillo’s work focuses on diabetes prevention for Hispanic and Latino populations. Current programs reach too few of those most at risk - underscoring the need for culturally effective approaches. "I am ready to meet my moment and help bridge the gap," she says.
Division Support for Research Includes:
For more information please contact:
Quinn Tanner, MSPH
Research Program Manager
Division of General Internal Medicine
30 North Mario Capecchi Dr.
University of Utah
Phone: 801-581-7822
quinn.tanner@hsc.utah.edu