IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE

This study looks at ways to make a diabetes prevention program work better in district health centres. Researchers will test tools like patient engagement systems and staff training to see if they help more people with prediabetes join and stay in the program. The goal is to impr…

This study looks at whether a trained peer mentor, along with text messages over 12 months, can help caregivers of people with dementia feel less lonely and more confident finding end-of-life resources. About 330 caregivers will take part. The goal is to improve caregiver well-be…

This study tests a new program where parents get support from trained parent coaches to help their teen quit vaping. About 200 teens aged 15-18 who vape and their parents will take part. The goal is to see if this peer support approach helps teens stop using e-cigarettes.

This study aims to find better ways to deliver health services to women Veterans, especially those in midlife. Researchers will test two different strategies at 18 VA sites to see which one helps more women get the care they need. The study focuses on improving engagement with pr…

This study tests whether giving primary care doctors detailed feedback from a pharmacist can help reduce prescriptions of certain drugs (like sleeping pills and stomach acid reducers) that may be unnecessary or harmful for adults over 65. About 540 patients from nine health cente…

This study tests whether using simple traffic light labels (green, yellow, red) on a food bank's online ordering system helps food pantries pick healthier items. About 364 food agencies will take part, with some getting extra nudges to use the labels. The goal is to see if this a…

This study looks at how to make it easier for doctors to screen patients who don't get enough physical activity and refer them to local exercise programs. Researchers will work with 35 clinics and track how many patients get referred and whether their health improves. The goal is…