Research Publications

I am interested in understanding the best ways to translate research into real world programs that help people. My primary research focus is addiction and implementation of effective treatment programs in the Appalachian region. See below for a list of publications and direct links to the articles.

Surratt, H. L., Davis, O. A., Nelson, E. O., Durr, H., Fawcett, K., Joy, J., ... & Hansen, W. F. (2026). Navigating pregnancy and addiction recovery: Patient perspectives on perinatal care interventions for women with opioid use disorder in Kentucky, USA. Addiction, 121(6), 1508-1519.

Surratt, H. L., Lofwall, M. R., Nelson, E. O., Thornton, A. C., Cari, E. V., Walsh, S. L., & Fanucchi, L. C. (2026). Organizational perspectives on barriers and facilitators to an integrated care model for opioid use disorder and serious injection-related infections. Journal of substance use and addiction treatment, 189, 210025.

Surratt, H. L., Yeager, H. J., Adu, A., González, E. A., Nelson, E. O., & Walker, T. (2022). Pre-exposure prophylaxis barriers, facilitators and unmet need among rural people who inject drugs: a qualitative examination of syringe service program client perspectives. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 13, 905314.