2012-05-24T14:56:48Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/health-screening.html http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201100189.html Aug 31, 2011 Aug 31, 2011

US and Canadian differences in cancer screening due to each country?s guidelines can potentially explain cross-country differences in breast cancer mortality and affect interpretation of international comparisons of cancer statistics.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20110004.html Jan 11, 2011 Jan 11, 2011

This research brief summaries results of a longitudinal study of military families, which found that spouses and children faced major challenges when one parent was deployed overseas.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20110086.html Apr 18, 2011 Apr 18, 2011

People who are medically vulnerable — those with low incomes or chronic health problems — who enroll in high-deductible health plans are at no more risk for cutting back on needed health care than other people who enroll in the plans.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20110084.html Dec 31, 2010 Dec 31, 2010

Assesses women's knowledge of the need for cervical cancer screening after HPV vaccination, describes Pap test intentions of vaccinated women, and evaluates whether knowledge and intentions differ across groups at greatest risk for cervical cancer.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201000159.html Oct 31, 2010 Oct 31, 2010

Uptake of new cervical cancer screening protocols can occur quickly among traditionally underserved groups and may be aided by early adoption by specialists.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20100098.html Aug 31, 2010 Aug 31, 2010

A RAND team designed a web-based support tool using clinical algorithms to help minimally trained health care workers and laypeople make informed decisions about care-seeking for influenza-like illness.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20100153.html Dec 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2009

First dollar coverage for preventive services increases utilization modestly among healthy individuals, particularly those in lower deductible plans, but patients' predisposing characteristics merit attention.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201000129.html Dec 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2009

Direct to consumer advertising was associated with increased overall use of a cervical cancer-screening test; clinical guidelines were associated with increased appropriate use.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20100161.html Dec 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2009

Although pain is a common reason for seeking medical care, pain screening at intake is often inaccurate.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20080704.html Dec 31, 2007 Dec 31, 2007

<p>Rapid HIV testing is increasing in urban U.S. hospitals, primarily for occupational exposure and in hospitals with greater resources and need. Testing should be encouraged in smaller facilities, the West, and communities with racial/ethnic diversity.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20080108.html Dec 31, 2007 Dec 31, 2007

<p>This study adds to the evidence that cultural constructs, such as values, are associated with secondary prevention of breast cancer and supports the consideration of cultural constructs as important in increasing mammography and reducing breast cancer disparities for African American women.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20070602.html May 31, 2007 May 31, 2007

<p>Quality-improvement efforts targeted at physicians practicing in low-income communities may also be effective in addressing disparities in cancer screening communication by patient income.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20071019.html Dec 31, 2006 Dec 31, 2006

<p>The literature summaries that support each of the indicators judged to be valid in the expert panel process are described.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20070017.html Dec 31, 2006 Dec 31, 2006

<p>In California, injection drug users (IDUs) comprise the second leading risk group for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and the majority of hepatitis C virus (HCV) cases.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20071024.html Dec 31, 2006 Dec 31, 2006

<p>Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition that affects many community-dwelling elderly people.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20070303.html Dec 31, 2006 Dec 31, 2006

<p>As part of an ongoing effort in a large urban school district to meet the mental health needs of students traumatized by violence exposure, this paper examines the impact of alternative approaches on parental response and consent rates for an initial screening to participate in a school mental health program.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG423.html Jun 6, 2006 Jun 6, 2006

<p>Lead poisoning remains a serious, preventable environmental health threat to young children. Analysis of data on blood lead levels in Allegheny County, PA indicated the need for more diligent state and local involvement to ensure that at-risk children are screened.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20061202.html Dec 31, 2005 Dec 31, 2005

<p>Quality improvement programs promoting depression screening and appropriate treatment can significantly reduce racial and ethnic disparities in mental-health care and outcomes.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20060420.html Dec 31, 2005 Dec 31, 2005

<p>The knowledge scale developed in this study holds promise for measuring the effects of professional education on prostate cancer screening.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20060218.html Dec 31, 2005 Dec 31, 2005

<p>To evaluate the use of self-reported family medical history as a potential screening tool to identify people at-risk for diabetes.</p>