HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION

This study tested a workplace health program for young people aged 16 to 24. Over 1,100 workers took part to see if the program could improve job satisfaction, work performance, and reduce stress, depression, and substance use. The program taught life skills to help workers cope …

This study tested a program that helps seriously ill heart failure patients receive specialized care at home instead of in the hospital. Doctors were encouraged to refer eligible patients to a home-based palliative care service. The goal was to see if this approach reduces hospit…

This study tested two different methods of applying antiseptic to healthy skin before inserting an IV. The goal was to see how well each method reduces germs on the skin. 132 healthy volunteers took part. The results will help design a larger study to find the best technique.

This study surveyed 186 adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) in the U.S. to learn how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their stress, anxiety, pain, sleep, and healthcare use. Participants completed online questionnaires about their medical history, mental and physical health, and …

This study tested whether healthcare providers can help low-income parents file taxes and receive tax credits by referring them to a tax filing app. Twenty-one parents with young children took part, and researchers checked if they filed taxes and how their health changed over tim…

This study looked at whether the way a healthcare worker advances a catheter off the needle during IV insertion changes how much the needle tip moves. 80 experienced volunteers inserted IVs into a simulator using three different techniques. The goal was to find which method cause…

This study tested a simplified way of delivering HIV care to pregnant and postpartum women and their babies at a hospital in Kenya. The goal was to see if this approach could make clinic visits faster and more convenient while still keeping mothers healthy and preventing HIV tran…

This study tested a program to help mothers after a preterm birth. The program offered extra support and care coordination. Researchers wanted to see if mothers found it helpful and if it reduced stress. 67 mothers took part in the study.

This study tested whether adding a special care model (GRACE) to regular annual wellness visits helps older adults with complex health needs. Researchers worked with 110 people aged 65 and older to see if this approach is practical and could reduce hospital stays. The goal was to…

This study gave 300 low-income Black young adults (ages 18-24) a guaranteed income for 12 months to see if it improved their mental health, financial stability, and access to healthcare. Researchers measured depression, savings, and whether participants invested in education or j…

This study explores whether forgiving medical debt can improve people's mental health, well-being, and ability to get needed medical care. Researchers surveyed about 15,000 adults who had medical debt, some of whom had their debt forgiven by a charity. By comparing the two groups…