Northwell Health

This study tested a new training program designed to help emergency room nurses better identify delirium, a state of sudden confusion, in older adult patients. The program trained designated 'champion' nurses, who then taught their colleagues. Researchers measured how well the tr…

This study tested a new training program for emergency department (ED) staff to help them better screen for and detect delirium, a dangerous state of sudden confusion, in older adult patients. The program trained 'champion' staff members who then taught their colleagues. Research…

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 support program for people who had surgery to remove their bladder due to cancer and for their caregivers. The program included a pre-surgery coaching session with a nurse and a special recovery website with videos and resources. Researchers wanted to see if t…

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…