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Culturally Appropriate Storytelling to Improve Blood Pressure
January 18, 2011 | Journal Article
This study sought to develop and test a novel, evidence-based and culturally appropriate intervention to control blood pressure in African-Americans using storytelling DVDs.
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.
Improving Patient Decision-Making in Health Care Series
December 13, 2012 | Report
Dartmouth Atlas research highlights geographic variation in elective procedures across nine regions.
Improving Patient Decision-Making: New England Region
December 13, 2012 | Report
In this Dartmouth Atlas report, the last in a series of nine U.S. regional reports, we show wide variations in the rates of elective procedures in the New England region.
Improving Patient Decision-Making: Middle Atlantic Region
December 13, 2012 | Report
In this Dartmouth Atlas report, the last in a series of nine U.S. regional reports, we show wide variations in the rates of elective procedures in the Middle Atlantic region.
Improving Patient Decision-Making: South Atlantic Region
December 13, 2012 | Report
In this Dartmouth Atlas report, the last in a series of nine U.S. regional reports, we show wide variations in the rates of elective procedures in the South Atlantic region.
Improving Patient Decision-Making: Great Lakes Region
December 13, 2012 | Report
In this Dartmouth Atlas report, the last in a series of nine U.S. regional reports, we show wide variations in the rates of elective procedures in the Great Lakes region.
Improving Patient Decision-Making: East South Central Region
December 13, 2012 | Report
In this Dartmouth Atlas report, the last in a series of nine U.S. regional reports, we show wide variations in the rates of elective procedures in the East South Central region.