BEHAVIOR

This study tested whether a community bike safety class could help kids ride more safely. Researchers recruited 195 kids aged 9-12 and attached small GPS and video cameras to their bikes to track their riding habits. They compared kids who took the class, kids whose parents also …

This study tested a program called 'Link for Equity' that trained school staff to better understand trauma and racism. The goal was to see if this training could help reduce racial and ethnic disparities in school violence and discipline. Over 1,600 staff from 12 Minnesota school…

This study tested a community support program to help people in West Philadelphia get to and attend their scheduled lung cancer screening appointments. The program offered phone support from a representative and free Lyft rides to the hospital. Researchers measured whether this e…

This study tested a school support program called 'Link for Equity' designed to prevent violence and reduce racial disparities in discipline. It involved training school staff to better understand trauma and racial bias, and was implemented in 12 Minnesota schools with many stude…

This study tested whether a simple, personalized activity program is practical to use in nursing homes to help residents with dementia. It involved 108 nursing home residents who were experiencing distress, depression, or challenging behaviors. Caregivers were trained to lead res…

This study tested a new Arabic version of a questionnaire designed to measure how well adults with type 2 diabetes care for their feet. 255 participants from Tunisia completed the survey online. The goal is to see if the translated questionnaire is reliable and valid, so doctors …

This study investigated whether mindfulness meditation training changes brain chemistry and improves memory in students. Researchers compared 30 female students who received either mindfulness training or muscle relaxation training over 6 weeks. They used brain scans and memory t…

This study tested whether a new educational module called MyBRUSH could improve children's knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors about toothpaste use and toothbrushing, and reduce dental plaque. Researchers compared the MyBRUSH module against an existing program with 176 twelve-yea…

This study aimed to understand the challenges head and neck cancer patients face in getting dental care. Researchers interviewed patients, dentists, and cancer doctors to identify what helps and what prevents proper dental treatment. The goal is to gather insights to improve futu…

This small pilot study tested whether wearable sensors could measure apathy (loss of motivation) in people with frontotemporal dementia during everyday activities. Researchers compared 14 participants—some with dementia and some healthy—to see if sensors could detect patterns of …

This study aimed to understand how doctors who are not radiologists approach reading CT body scans. Researchers observed 25 UK doctors from various specialties and experience levels as they reviewed a pre-selected scan. The goal was to identify common challenges and thought proce…

This study tested whether sending urologists personalized feedback emails would make them more likely to use an online dashboard. The dashboard shows data about avoiding unnecessary stents after kidney stone surgery. Researchers compared personalized emails to generic ones to see…