BEHAVIOR

This study tested whether a brief, personalized activity or care routine (called IPPI) is feasible for nursing home residents with dementia who also show signs of distress or depression. Care partners delivered two short sessions per week for six months. The goal was to see if th…

This completed pilot study tested whether the Aspire2B mobile app works properly for setting and tracking personalized nutrition, fitness, and sleep goals. Over 1,700 English- or Spanish-speaking smartphone users participated. The main goal was to see if the app's features—like c…

This pilot study tested whether wearable sensors can accurately measure apathy in people with frontotemporal dementia. Researchers monitored 14 participants' movements and behaviors in real-life situations. The goal was to see if technology could provide a more objective way to a…

This study looked at how smoking or not smoking affects the choices people make when they have to put in effort. Five adult smokers were tested after smoking as usual and after not smoking for at least 12 hours. Researchers used brain scans and behavior tasks to see if abstinence…

This pilot study tested a nurse-led educational program for people with psoriasis. Twenty-four participants received extra education sessions over six weeks, alongside standard care. The goal was to see if the program was feasible and could improve disease knowledge, self-managem…

This study tested a community bike safety program for 195 kids ages 9 to 12. Some kids took a 12-hour safety class, some took the class plus a parent training session, and others received no training. All bikes were equipped with GPS and video cameras to track real-world riding b…

This study looked at whether a 6-week mindfulness meditation program can change brain metabolism in areas linked to memory. Thirty female students were randomly assigned to either mindfulness training or muscle relaxation. Researchers used brain scans to measure chemicals like gl…

This study looked at how doctors who are not radiologists interpret CT scans. With CT scans becoming more common, many non-radiologists are expected to read them but often lack formal training. Researchers recorded 25 doctors from different specialties and experience levels as th…

This study tested whether sending personalized emails with performance data would make urologists more likely to click on a quality dashboard, compared to a generic email. One hundred high-volume urologists from Michigan were split into two groups. The goal was to see if tailored…

This study tested a new Arabic version of a questionnaire that measures how well people with type 2 diabetes take care of their feet. 255 adults in Tunisia completed the survey online. The goal was to see if the Arabic version is reliable and valid, so doctors can use it to spot …

This study looked at why head and neck cancer patients may or may not get dental care. Researchers interviewed 32 people, including patients, dentists, and cancer doctors in Germany. The goal was to find out what helps and what gets in the way of dental care for these patients.

This study tested a new oral health education program called MyBRUSH in 176 twelve-year-old children in Sabah, Malaysia. The goal was to see if it improves their knowledge, attitude, and habits about using toothpaste and brushing teeth, and also reduces dental plaque. One group r…

This study tested a program called Link for Equity, which trains school staff in trauma-informed care and cultural humility. The goal was to reduce racial/ethnic disparities in school violence and discipline. Over 1,600 staff from 12 Minnesota schools participated, with some rece…

This study tested a program called Link for Equity in 12 Minnesota secondary schools with many students of color. The program trained staff to recognize racism and provided students with support, including conversations about microaggressions and trauma. Researchers measured chan…

This study tested a community support program that offered free transportation to lung cancer screening appointments for West Philadelphia residents. Out of 242 participants, researchers measured how many people attended their scheduled low-dose CT scans. The goal was to see if r…