IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE

This study is testing whether a new coordinated care system improves treatment for children having asthma attacks. The system creates standard steps for doctors and nurses to follow when treating mild to moderate asthma attacks in children ages 2-14. Researchers will measure if t…

This study is testing whether a simple, easy-to-follow hepatitis C treatment program can work well in a jail setting. It will give 40 adults in jail a 12-week medication course and provide support to help them finish treatment, even if they are released early. The main goal is to…

This study is testing a digital health program called Corrie Lipids, which uses a smartphone app and doctor coaching to help people with high cholesterol get it under control. It aims to see if this approach helps more people reach their cholesterol goals and stick with their tre…

This study is testing a special support program to help teenagers and young adults with HIV in Kenya successfully move from pediatric to adult healthcare. Researchers will compare two ways of introducing this program across 32 clinics to see which helps more young people stay in …

This study compares two hospital programs designed to prevent delirium (sudden, severe confusion) in older patients during their hospital stay. It will test whether a program that trains family members to help with patient care is more effective than the standard program run only…

This study is testing a free, 3-month virtual coaching program designed for people waiting for hip or knee replacement surgery. The program aims to help participants stay active, manage pain, and reduce feelings of loneliness while they wait. Researchers want to see if the progra…

This study is testing whether a specific planning tool helps nurses make better decisions when selecting intravenous (IV) devices for children in the hospital. Researchers will train nurses to use the tool and a decision guide, then track if it improves their knowledge and reduce…

This study is developing and testing a web-based decision support tool to help state officials choose effective mental health and parenting programs. The goal is to prevent child abuse and reduce the number of children entering foster care. Researchers will work with decision-mak…

This study is testing a new program designed to help injured children in Tanzania get emergency care faster. Researchers will work with local health centers and hospitals to identify what causes delays and then create a streamlined system for assessing and transferring patients. …

This study is testing a new training program for advanced practice providers (like nurse practitioners) in the emergency department. The goal is to teach them how to use portable ultrasound machines to quickly scan a patient's heart. Researchers want to see if this training is pr…

This study aims to see if providing clear, easy-to-use data helps Oregon's community leaders and policymakers make better decisions about where to put resources for substance use treatment and overdose prevention. Researchers will work with over 300 decision-makers from health, j…

This study aims to find the best way to help intensive care unit (ICU) teams consistently use a proven set of care practices known as the ABCDEF bundle. Researchers will test two different support strategies for hospital staff across 12 ICUs, involving about 8,100 critically ill …

This study is testing a new system designed to help more older adults get a comprehensive health checkup before major surgery. It involves patients aged 80 and older who are scheduled for surgery, as well as their surgeons and other healthcare providers. The main goal is to see i…