DECISION MAKING

This completed trial tested an online tool called 'Safety in Dementia' that guides caregivers through decisions about firearm access for a person with dementia. 500 informal caregivers across the U.S. participated. The tool helps clarify options, risks, and personal values, aimin…

This study tested a communication tool called 'Best Case/Worst Case' for older adults with advanced kidney disease. Doctors were trained to discuss best, worst, and most likely outcomes for treatment options. The goal was to see if this approach helps patients receive more pallia…

This study tested a simple change: letting parents join medical rounds in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). For two weeks, parents of 46 babies were included in daily discussions with doctors and nurses. The goal was to see if this improved how parents felt about the care,…

This study looked at how a simulated AI helper changes the way people make decisions in tasks like deciding whether to recall a woman for more breast cancer tests. Researchers tested 12 volunteers to see how often the disease appeared affected their choices when using AI as a sec…

This study looked at how people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) balance between using habits and goal-directed thinking when making decisions. Researchers used brain scans and mild electrical stimulation to understand the brain circuits involved. The goal was to learn mo…

This study tested a new training program that uses critical thinking to help university futsal players make better decisions during games. Thirteen players completed the program, which involved problem-solving and team discussions. The goal was to see if this approach could impro…

This study tested whether adding structured reflection and guided questioning to volleyball practice helps university players make better decisions during games. Twenty-four male players from a Colombian university program were split into two groups: one did a 4-week Tactical Cri…