Adventhealth

This study tested whether a structured phone call teaching patients about home blood pressure monitoring would increase the number of people who bring their blood pressure logs to doctor visits. 170 adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure took part. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested if using water instead of carbon dioxide gas during a throat muscle procedure (POEM) could lower pain afterward. 34 adults with swallowing problems took part. The goal was to see which method led to less pain, fewer pain meds, and fewer hospital readmissions.

This study looked at whether an 8-week virtual program focused on healthy eating and exercise could reduce stress and improve quality of life for breast cancer survivors. Twenty-two adults who had been diagnosed with breast cancer took part in weekly 90-minute online sessions. Re…

This study tested a program called RISE (Resilience, Insight, Self-compassion, Empowerment) to see if it helps doctors feel less stressed and burned out. Forty physicians from AdventHealth took part and filled out questionnaires about their well-being. The goal was to find a way …

This study looked at whether a 12-week exercise program at the workplace could help acute care nurses feel better mentally, physically, and spiritually. Twenty-one nurses participated, with some starting the program right away and others waiting. The goal was to see if exercise c…

This study looked at 100 people with esophageal cancer to see if a very narrow esophagus (stricture) is linked to more advanced cancer. Doctors used an endoscopic ultrasound to stage the cancer. The goal was to learn if a tight stricture means the cancer is harder to treat.