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Lisa S. MeredithSanta Monica Office Research Scientist, Center for the Study of Healthcare Provider Behavior, VA Medical Center; Senior Behavioral & Social Scientist EducationPh.D. in social psychology, Claremont Graduate University; M.A. in general experimental psychology, B.A. in psychology, California State University, Northridge |
Research Focus
Mental health services; health care clinician behavior; quality improvement; psychological effects of terrorism and other public health emergencies
RAND Research Areas
Recent Projects
- Understanding primary care clinician management of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder
- Addressing the psychological consequences of terrorist incidents or other public health emergencies for hospitals and clinics
- Evaluating incentives to improve the delivery of appropriate care for depression in a managed behavioral health care organization
- Understanding barriers to care for depression among adolescents seen in primary care settings
Selected Publications
L. S. Meredith et al., "Factors Associated with Primary Care Clinicians' Choice of a Watchful Waiting Approach to Managing Depression", Psychiatric Services, 58(1), 2007
Lisa S. Meredith et al., "Trust Influences Response to Public Health Messages During a Bioterrorist Event", Journal of Health Communication, 12(3), 2007
L. S. Meredith et al., "Success of Implementation and Maintenance of Quality Improvement for Depression", Psychiatric Services, 57, 2006
Lisa S. Meredith et al., Expanding Access to Mental Health Counselors: Evaluation of the Tricare Demonstration, RAND Corporation, 2005
L. S. Meredith et al., "Primary Care Provider Attitudes Are Associated with Smoking Cessation Counseling and Referral", Medical Care, 43(9), 2005
Research Focus
Mental health services, health care clinician behavior, quality improvement, psychological effects of terrorism and other public health emergencies
Recent Projects
- Understanding primary care clinician management of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder
- Addressing the psychological consequences of terrorist incidents or other public health emergencies for hospitals and clinics
- Evaluating incentives to improve the delivery of appropriate care for depression in a managed behavioral health care organization
- Understanding barriers to care for depression among adolescents seen in primary care settings
Selected Publications
"Trust Influences Response to Public Health Messages During a Bioterrorist Event," Lisa S. Meredith et al., Journal of Health Communication, Vol. 12, No. 3, Apr/May 2007
"Factors Associated with Primary Care Clinicians' Choice of a Watchful Waiting Approach to Managing Depression," L. S. Meredith et al., Psychiatric Services, Vol. 58, No. 1, Jan 2007
"Success of Implementation and Maintenance of Quality Improvement for Depression," L. S. Meredith et al., Psychiatric Services, Vol. 57, 2006
Expanding Access to Mental Health Counselors: Evaluation of the Tricare Demonstration, Lisa S. Meredith et al., RAND Corporation, 2005
"Primary Care Provider Attitudes Are Associated with Smoking Cessation Counseling and Referral," L. S. Meredith et al., Medical Care, Vol. 43, No. 9, Sept 2005
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