BEHAVIOR

This study tested a program called IPPI for 108 nursing home residents with dementia and signs of distress or depression. Care partners offered two short, personalized activities each week for six months. The goal was to see if the program was practical and if it helped improve m…

This study tested a community support program to help people attend lung cancer screening appointments. Researchers compared attendance rates among West Philadelphia residents who opted into the program, those who did not, and residents from another area. The goal was to see if t…

This completed study looked at what makes it easier or harder for head and neck cancer patients to get dental care. Researchers asked 32 people — patients, dentists, and cancer doctors — about their experiences. The goal was to find ways to improve dental care for these patients.…

This study tested a program called Link for Equity, which trains school staff to be more aware of racism and trauma. The goal was to see if this training could reduce racial/ethnic differences in school violence and discipline. Over 1,600 staff from 12 secondary schools in Minnes…

This study looked at how mindfulness meditation changes brain metabolism and memory in 30 female speech therapy students. Participants were split into two groups: one did mindfulness training, the other did muscle relaxation. Over 6 weeks, they had brain scans and memory tests. T…

This study tested a new Arabic version of a questionnaire that measures how well people with type 2 diabetes take care of their feet. 255 adults in Tunisia completed the online survey. The goal was to see if the Arabic version is reliable and valid, so doctors can better identify…

This study tested a community bike safety program for 195 kids ages 9 to 12. Some kids took a 12-hour safety class, some took the class plus a parent training session, and others got no training. All bikes had a special GPS and video system to record how kids rode and any close c…

This pilot study tested whether wearable sensors can accurately measure apathy in people with frontotemporal dementia compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers used video recordings and motion sensors to track behaviors like lying, sitting, and walking in real-life settings. Th…

This study tested a program called Link for Equity in 12 Minnesota middle and high schools. The program trains school staff to be more aware of racism and its impact on students, aiming to reduce violence and discipline disparities. About 518 students of color took part, and rese…

This study tested whether sending personalized feedback to urologists would increase their use of an online quality dashboard. 100 high-volume surgeons were split into two groups: one received generic information, the other received specific details about their own practice patte…

This study tested a new oral health education module called MyBRUSH in 176 twelve-year-old children in Sabah, Malaysia. Researchers wanted to see if it improves kids' knowledge, attitude, and behavior about toothpaste and brushing, and if it reduces dental plaque. One group used …

This study watched 25 doctors (from junior to consultant level) as they examined a CT scan, to understand how non-radiologists interpret these images. The goal is to find patterns in their approach and eventually create a simple guide to help non-specialist doctors spot important…