HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION

This completed trial tested a workplace program designed to teach young employees (ages 16-24) skills like goal-setting, stress management, and communication. Over 1,100 workers from participating stores took part. The goal was to see if the program could improve job satisfaction…

This study tested a program called Advanced Heart Care at Home (AHCAH) that brings heart failure and palliative care into patients' homes. Doctors of 709 seriously ill heart failure patients were randomly assigned to either usual care or a 'nudge' encouraging them to enroll their…

This study surveyed 186 adults with sickle cell disease in the U.S. to learn how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their stress, anxiety, pain, and healthcare use. Participants completed online questionnaires about their medical history, mental health, and experiences during the pan…

This study gave 300 low-income Black young adults (ages 18-24) in San Francisco and Oakland $500 per month for a year, plus optional financial discussion groups. Researchers wanted to see if this guaranteed income could reduce depression, increase investments in education or job …

This study tested a streamlined HIV care approach for pregnant and postpartum women and their infants at a hospital in Kenya. The goal was to see if offering simpler, more flexible services could reduce clinic wait times and keep mothers and babies healthy. Researchers tracked vi…

This pilot study tested two different techniques for applying alcoholic antiseptic to healthy skin before placing an IV device. Researchers measured how many germs were on the skin before and after each method in 132 healthy volunteers. The goal was to gather initial data to plan…

This study looks at whether forgiving people's medical debt can improve their mental health, reduce anxiety and depression, and help them get the medical care they need. Over 15,000 adults who owed medical debt were randomly selected to have their debt forgiven by a charity. Rese…

This study looks at whether adding a special care model (GRACE) to regular annual wellness visits can help older adults with complex health needs stay healthier and avoid hospital stays. Researchers will work with 110 participants aged 65 and older to see if this approach is prac…

This study tested whether the way a catheter is pushed off the needle during IV insertion changes how much the needle tip moves. 80 people with IV experience inserted catheters into a simulator using three techniques: one-handed, two-handed, or with a helper. The goal was to find…

This study tested a program called Care Coordination after Preterm Birth (CCAPB) to see if it helps mothers who had a preterm baby. The program provides extra support with healthcare access and well-being for six months. Researchers measured how acceptable the program was and its…

This study tested whether healthcare providers can help low-income families file taxes and receive tax credits by referring them to a tax filing app. Twenty-one parents with young children took part, and researchers checked if they filed taxes and how their health changed over ti…