CHRONIC DISEASE

This study tested whether a personalized educational worksheet and follow-up phone coaching could help people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) better manage their high blood pressure. 320 participants with moderate to severe CKD and uncontrolled blood pressure were assigned to r…

This study tested whether an online family support program could work well alongside a standard weight loss program for Black adults. Researchers wanted to see if adding family skills training online would be practical and acceptable to participants. The program focused on improv…

This study tested whether a 6-week self-management education program could improve the quality of life for people with long-term health conditions who face social or economic disadvantages. It involved 235 participants, including patients and caregivers, across five European coun…

This study tested whether pairing people with a community health worker for 10 months could help them better manage chronic health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. The program provided navigation help to access health services, education, and support fo…

This study looked at a community health program called COPE that has been running in the Navajo Nation since 2009. It aimed to see if the program helped people with diabetes better manage their condition by improving blood sugar, blood pressure, and other health measures. Researc…

This study tested a new computer tool for doctors. The tool automatically flags patients with chronic diseases who may also be struggling with needs like stable housing, food, or transportation. Doctors could then refer these patients to community organizations for help, aiming t…

This study tested a new support program for people with coronary artery disease who are at high risk of being readmitted to the hospital. The program, led by nurses, used a smartphone app and phone/video calls to help 101 participants manage medications, make lifestyle changes, a…

This study tested whether an intensive rehabilitation program using advanced technology helps adults with chronic stroke or spinal cord injury regain independence in daily activities. It compared this high-tech program to standard care in 102 participants who were at least 3 mont…

This study tested a two-part program designed to lower the risk of developing chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure in unemployed adults. It worked by adding a health prevention program to existing job training services and by training workplace supervisors to be…

This study followed over 1,000 low-income, first-time mothers and their children for 29 years to see if a program of nurse home visits during pregnancy and early childhood could prevent chronic diseases later in life. The program, called the Nurse-Family Partnership, aimed to see…

This study tested whether watching a live parrot, a robotic parrot, or a picture of a parrot could help reduce the pain adults with chronic illnesses feel when getting their blood drawn. Researchers compared these three distraction methods in 240 participants to see which was mos…

This study tested a short survey called PING, designed to help patients share their personal health goals and preferences with their care team. Twenty patients with chronic diseases were randomly assigned to either complete the survey with a nurse or receive their usual clinic vi…

This study tested a new system for doctors to refer patients with chronic diseases to a 12-week exercise program at local community centers like the YMCA. Researchers tracked how many clinics used the system, how many patients got referred, and whether those patients saw improvem…