Narrative vs Evidence-Based Medicine--And, Not Or
November 9, 2011 | Commentary
Stories help the public make sense of population-based scientific evidence.
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Culturally Appropriate Storytelling to Improve Blood Pressure
June 7, 2011 | Story
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Cooper Green Mercy Hospital wanted to find out if stories told in patients’ natural voices could inspire positive health change.
Helping Patients Self-Manage Pain Medications and Respiratory Treatments: Treatment Board
May 13, 2010 | Story
Mary Washington Hospital improved efficiency by keeping patients informed of when their next dose of pain medicine and breathing treatments would be available.
Using a Drug Facts Box to Communicate Drug Benefits and Harms
April 21, 2009 | Journal Article
This article examines whether providing a drug facts box on direct-to-consumer advertising can impact consumer understanding and decision-making.
Health Leaders Join Forces to Call Attention to Gaps in Health Care Quality
August 30, 2011 | News Release
TV's Dr. Oz to work with Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and U.S. health agencies to create awareness about what consumers can do to improve their health care.
Most U.S. Faith Congregations Offer Health Care, Health Education and/or Health Care Advocacy
November 17, 2008 | Program Result
The National Council of Churches USA conducted a survey to determine the range of health care related activities and services provided by the congregations, allowing it to create a database of congregational health care activities.
National Organization Expands Resources for Families with Special Needs Children
April 1, 2008 | Program Result
Family Voices, a national organization of parents of children with chronic medical conditions and disabilities, expanded its activities and increase its information-dissemination capabilities nationally.
A Patchwork of Progress
November 1, 2011 | Report
California making headway in battle against childhood obesity but study shows successes are uneven.
The Urban Underserved
June 28, 2012 | Journal Article
Attitudes Toward Gaining Full Access to Electronic Medical Records
The Long-Term Effect of Premier Pay for Performance on Patient Outcomes
April 26, 2012 | Journal Article
Researchers found no significant differences in mortality rates between hospitals participating in a national quality incentive program and those not participating.