HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION

This study tested a new way to deliver HIV care to pregnant and new mothers in Kenya. The goal was to make care simpler and more efficient for women who are doing well on treatment, so doctors could focus more time on those who need extra help. Researchers wanted to see if this a…

This study tested whether adding a specialized geriatric care program (called GRACE) to standard annual wellness doctor visits could improve care for older adults with multiple, complex health issues. Researchers worked with two primary care clinics to design and pilot this combi…

This study tested whether a special support program was helpful and practical for mothers who recently had a preterm baby. The program provided care coordination and motivational coaching to help with stress, depression, follow-up doctor visits, and healthy habits. Researchers en…

This study tested a workplace program adapted from a school curriculum to teach life skills to young workers aged 16-24. The program aimed to help them manage stress, improve job performance, and prevent risky behaviors like substance use. It focused on skills like problem-solvin…

This study tested whether a home-based program combining heart failure management and palliative care could improve care for seriously ill heart failure patients. Researchers compared two approaches: doctors either had to actively choose to refer patients to the program (usual ca…

This study aimed to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the daily lives, stress levels, and healthcare use of adults living with sickle cell disease (SCD). Researchers surveyed 186 adults with SCD in the US, asking about their mental health, pain, and access to medical …

This study tested if doctors and nurses could help low-income parents by referring them to a free tax-filing app. Researchers wanted to see if this simple referral made it easier for families to get tax credits they qualify for, and if that money might improve parent and child we…

This study aimed to find the safest way to slide the plastic tube (catheter) off the needle during an IV start. Researchers watched how much the needle tip moved when nurses used one hand, two hands, or had a helper do it. The goal was to identify which technique causes the least…

This study tested whether providing a guaranteed income of $500 per month for one year could improve the lives of low-income Black young adults aged 18-24. Researchers enrolled 300 participants in San Francisco and Oakland to see if the payments helped them invest in education, i…