Northwell Health

This study tested a new training program to help emergency department (ED) staff better identify delirium in older adults. Delirium is a sudden state of confusion that is often missed but can lead to serious problems. The program trained 'champion' staff members to teach their co…

This study tested a new training program designed to help emergency room nurses better identify delirium in older patients. Delirium is a sudden state of confusion that affects up to 20% of seniors in the ER and is often missed. The program trained designated 'champion' nurses, w…

This study tested whether daily text messages with simple behavior-change tips could help sedentary adults at risk for heart disease walk at least 1000 more steps per day. Over 600 participants used Fitbits to track their steps while receiving different combinations of goal-setti…

This study tested a new website tool designed to help caregivers of people with dementia who also have trouble swallowing. Researchers wanted to see if using the website reduced feelings of stress and burden for caregivers. They compared two groups: one that had access to the web…

This study tested whether a personalized mind-body program could help middle-aged women working in healthcare sleep longer and better. Sixty participants tried different combinations of mindfulness, yoga, and guided walking over 12 weeks while tracking their sleep with Fitbits. T…

This study tested a support program designed to help bladder cancer patients and their caregivers through the challenging recovery period after bladder removal surgery. The program combined in-person nurse coaching before surgery with access to a special recovery website after su…