Dissertation
Physician Professional Satisfaction, Job Role and Income in the United States
Three papers covering different aspects of physicians' working lives: factors related to professional satisfaction; perceptions about administrative work; and physician job roles; and an analysis of sex differences in income.
Jan 14, 2020
Report
Gender Differences in Response to Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment: A Systematic Review
If men and women respond differently to treatments for alcohol use disorder, this would be important to consider in treatment selection. The authors of this systematic review sought to synthesize evidence for gender differences in treatment effects.
Nov 6, 2019
Report
The Use of Technology to Augment Clinical Care in Depression and Anxiety Disorders: An Evidence Map
This evidence map provides an overview of the existing research evaluating technology in depression and anxiety care and documents upcoming research to evaluate the role of technology to support clinical care.
Aug 15, 2019
Journal Article
The Use of Technology in the Clinical Care of Depression: An Evidence Map
This evidence map provides a broad overview of the existing research evaluating technology in depression care. Computer applications are most common. Almost all applications yield symptom improvement. Further research on these applications is needed.
Aug 22, 2018
Journal Article
Differences in Physician Income by Gender in a Multiregion Survey
Female physicians report 30% lower earnings than male physicians, even after accounting for a wider-than-usual range of potential confounders.
May 15, 2018
Report
The Science of Gun Policy: A Critical Synthesis of Research Evidence on the Effects of Gun Policies in the United States
This report synthesizes the available scientific evidence on the effects of various firearm policies on firearm deaths, violent crime, the gun industry, participation in hunting and sport shooting, and other outcomes.
Mar 2, 2018
Journal Article
A Systematic Review of Peer-Supported Interventions for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
A systematic review that categorized and assessed the effects of peer interventions - by peer role, intervention type, and outcomes - suggests ways to involve peers that have improved health and wellness.
Aug 3, 2017
Report
Meditation for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review
RAND researchers conducted a systematic review that synthesized evidence from trials of meditation interventions to provide estimates of their efficacy and safety in treating adults diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder.
Feb 6, 2017
Journal Article
Meditation for Posttraumatic Stress: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
RAND researchers conducted a systematic review that synthesized evidence from trials of meditation interventions to provide estimates of their efficacy and safety in treating adults diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder.
Oct 7, 2016
Journal Article
Mindfulness Meditation for Chronic Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Chronic pain patients increasingly seek treatment through mindfulness meditation. This study aims to synthesize evidence on efficacy and safety of mindfulness meditation interventions for the treatment of chronic pain in adults.
Oct 7, 2016
Report
Mindfulness Meditation for Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review
RAND researchers conducted a systematic review that synthesized evidence from trials of mindfulness meditation interventions to provide estimates of their efficacy and safety in alleviating chronic pain.
Oct 4, 2016
Report
Strengthening Prior Service–Civil Life Gains and Continuum of Service Accessions into the Army's Reserve Components
This report combines quantitative and qualitative methods to understand service member decisions upon exiting the Regular Army, particularly the decisions of whether, when, and how to affiliate with the Reserve Component.
Sep 27, 2016
Journal Article
A Systematic Review of St. John's Wort for Major Depressive Disorder
A systematic review evaluated the efficacy and safety of St. John's wort (SJW) in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) compared to placebo and active comparator and whether the effects vary by severity of MDD.
Sep 8, 2016
Report
Authorities and Mechanisms for Purchased Care at the Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes purchased care services through an array of programs, each with different requirements and processes. A strategy for purchased care is needed to design an effective purchased care program.
Dec 31, 2015
Report
Acupuncture for Major Depressive Disorder: A Systematic Review
RAND researchers conducted a systematic review that synthesized evidence from trials of acupuncture to assess its efficacy and safety in treating major depressive disorder.
Oct 7, 2015
Report
Meditation for Major Depressive Disorder: A Systematic Review
RAND researchers conducted a systematic review that synthesized evidence from trials of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to assess its efficacy and safety in treating major depressive disorder.
Oct 7, 2015
Report
St. John's Wort for Major Depressive Disorder: A Systematic Review
RAND researchers conducted a systematic review that synthesized evidence from trials of St. Johns wort to provide estimates of its efficacy and safety in treating major depressive disorder.
Oct 6, 2015
Report
Evaluation of the Population and Poverty Research Initiative (PopPov)
This report evaluates the Population and Poverty Research Initiative (PopPov) and its progress in building economic demography, particularly policy-relevant research; policymakers’ understanding of issues; and research capacity in sub-Saharan Africa.
May 5, 2014
Report
Evaluation of the Population and Poverty Research Initiative (PopPov): Executive Summary
This report evaluates the Population and Poverty Research Initiative (PopPov) and its progress in building economic demography, particularly policy-relevant research; policymakers' understanding of issues; and research capacity in sub-Saharan Africa.
Jan 20, 2014
Journal Article
America's Poor and the Great Recession, by Kristin S. Seefeldt and John D. Graham
A primer on the state of America's poor in the wake of the Great Recession of 2007 to 2009.
2014