IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE

This study tests whether an enhanced version of the Intensive Diabetes Prevention Program (IDPP) works better than the standard program at recruiting and keeping participants in district health centres. Researchers will compare the two approaches in 170 adults with prediabetes, l…

This study tests a program called CommunityRx-Dementia, where trained peer mentors help caregivers of people with dementia. Over 12 months, caregivers get a personalized list of community resources, coaching, and supportive text messages. The goal is to reduce loneliness and help…

This study looks at whether a special simulation training program for emergency doctors can help them use heart ultrasound more effectively in patients with acute heart failure. The goal is to see if this training leads to faster treatment with diuretics, which help remove excess…

This study tests whether giving primary care doctors extra feedback from a pharmacist can reduce the number of older adults (over 65) taking unnecessary or risky medications like sleeping pills, acid reflux drugs, and strong painkillers. About 540 patients from 9 health centers w…

This study works with 35 primary care clinics to help them screen patients for physical inactivity and refer them to community-based exercise programs. The goal is to see if this approach can be smoothly integrated into routine care and whether it leads to better health outcomes …

This study tests whether using behavioral economics—like making healthy options easier to see—can encourage food pantries to order more nutritious foods. Researchers will give some pantries a special online ordering tool with a traffic light ranking system (green for healthy, red…

This study looks at ways to help VA medical centers put proven health programs into practice for women Veterans in midlife. The programs focus on heart health, weight management, diabetes, mental health, and menopause care. Researchers will test two support strategies at 18 VA si…