The purpose of this study is to address the gap in maternal OUD treatment and infant neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome care. The research team will develop a treatment model and a set of strategies to provide evidence-based OUD treatment to postpartum mothers in NICUs. First, the investigators will conduct a needs assessment via in-depth qualitative interviews with NICU mothers and clinicians. Then, with the expertise of the advisory board, the the researchers will create a protocol for implementing maternal OUD treatment at the NICU bedside. The researchers will then implement the protocol in two partner NICUs and evaluate the acceptability and feasibility to patients, providers, and clinical, and administrative leaders. The goal of this research study is to integrate maternal mental health and substance abuse treatment in pediatric settings and to refine, test, and examine the acceptability and feasibility of applying the adapted model.
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Qualitative Interview for NICU Providers
Timeframe: Time 1 (baseline)
Qualitative Interview for Parents
Timeframe: Time 1 (baseline)
Feasibility of Intervention Measure
Timeframe: Up to 9 months
Acceptability of Intervention Measure
Timeframe: Up to 9 months
Recruitment and Retention Statistics
Timeframe: Up to 1 year.