HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION

This study aimed to see if training and paying residents as Community Health Ambassadors could help more people in Boston public housing get primary care visits and screenings for diabetes and high blood pressure. The ambassadors would run workshops and connect their neighbors to…

This study is testing a support program for teens and young adults (ages 12-25) who are at high risk for developing psychosis and have had recent suicidal thoughts. The program involves training nominated family members or friends to provide better support, aiming to reduce feeli…

This two-year pilot project in Karnataka, India, aims to see if a partnership between local village councils, healthcare providers, and community members can improve primary healthcare services. It involves 4,160 participants and focuses on strengthening recently built Health and…

This study looks at whether giving monthly cash benefits to low-income residents in Chelsea, Massachusetts, during the COVID-19 pandemic changed how much they spent on healthcare. Researchers are analyzing data from over 3,600 people who participated in a city lottery program tha…

This study aims to understand how getting genetic test results affects people's healthcare. Researchers will follow 100,000 adults who have already taken a specific genetic test, tracking their doctor visits, hospital stays, costs, and quality of life. The goal is to learn if thi…

This study aims to understand and improve the process of checking older adults' overall health before major abdominal surgery. Researchers will observe clinic visits and interview patients, caregivers, and healthcare staff to create a detailed map of the current system. Then, the…