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Lessons on Decision Aiding for Social-Behavioral Modeling

This chapter draws on lessons from other domains to suggest ways for social-behavioral modeling to be useful in aiding high-level decision-making on both national security and social-policy issues.

Jun 11, 2019

Paul K. Davis
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Factors affecting access to treatment of early breast cancer: Case studies from Brazil, Canada, Italy, Spain and UK: Implications for future research, policy and practice

RAND Europe conducted a study on the societal impact of early breast cancer, divided into three interconnected phases. The third phase was a qualitative study assessing the factors affecting access and delivery of treatment for early breast cancer.

Jun 11, 2019

Daniela Rodriguez-Rincon, Brandi Leach, Camilla d'Angelo, Amelia Harshfield, Catriona Manville
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Findings from a systematic review to explore the patient and societal impacts of disease progression in women who were treated for early breast cancer: Implications for future research, policy and practice

RAND Europe conducted a study on the societal impact of early breast cancer. This study was divided into three connected phases. The second phase was a systematic review on non-clinical outcomes of recurrence after treatment of early breast cancer.

Jun 11, 2019

Natasha Elmore, Sarah King, Josephine Exley, Daniela Rodriguez-Rincon, Jody Larkin, Molly Morgan Jones, Catriona Manville
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Raising the Bar for Teacher Preparation: Early Signals on How Louisiana's Education Policy Strategies Are Working Across the State

This report, part of a four-part series on the implementation and outcomes of Louisiana's education initiatives, focuses on the state's strategies for K-12 teacher preparation.

Jun 11, 2019

Maggie Q. Hannan, Laura S. Hamilton, Julia H. Kaufman
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Raising the Bar for Graduation Pathways to College and Work: Early Signals on How Louisiana's Education Policy Strategies Are Affecting College and Career Readiness

This report, part of a four-part series on implementation and outcomes of Louisiana's education initiatives, focuses on Louisiana's high school graduation pathways, which aim to improve college readiness, career readiness, and financial aid access.

Jun 11, 2019

Shelly Culbertson, Matthew D. Baird, Sophie Meyers, Julia H. Kaufman
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Journal Article

Patient Willingness to Pay for Reductions in Chronic Low Back Pain and Chronic Neck Pain

This study provides estimates of reported WTP for pain reduction from a large sample of patients using chiropractic care to manage their chronic spinal pain and compares these estimates to what these patients do for care over the next 3 months, to inform coverage policies for ongoing care.

Jun 10, 2019

Patricia M. Herman, Jill E. Luoto, Mallika Kommareddi, Melony E. Sorbero, Ian D. Coulter
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Journal Article

Are Nonpharmacologic Interventions for Chronic Low Back Pain More Cost Effective Than Usual Care? Proof of Concept Results from a Markov Model

This study presents the results of a proof-of-concept modeling effort that utilized individual patient-level data from ten randomized studies and the categorization of these study's participants by chronic pain impact level to estimate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of adding recommended nonpharmacologic therapies for CLBP to usual care.

Jun 10, 2019

Patricia M. Herman, Tara Lavelle, Melony E. Sorbero, Eric Hurwitz, Ian D. Coulter
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Systematic Review: United States Workforce for Autism-Related Child Healthcare Services

The 33 studies reviewed identify multiple workforce-related challenges for families seeking treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder-including lack of primary care providers to serve these children, lack of specialty providers, and sociodemographic and geographic disparities in access to ASD services.

Jun 10, 2019

Ryan K. McBain, Vishnupriya Kareddy, Jonathan Cantor, Bradley D. Stein, Hao Yu
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Journal Article

Clinical Scenarios for Which Spinal Mobilization and Manipulation Are Considered by an Expert Panel to Be Inappropriate (and Appropriate) for Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

This study used the RUAM to determine the appropriateness of spinal mobilization and manipulation for different types of patients with CLBP, and the key patient characteristics associated with appropriateness.

Jun 10, 2019

Patricia M. Herman, Eric Hurwitz, Paul G. Shekelle, Margaret D. Whitley, Ian D. Coulter
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Journal Article

Results From a Natural Experiment: Initial Neighbourhood Investments Do Not Change Objectively-Assessed Physical Activity, Psychological Distress or Perceptions of the Neighbourhood

Although we observed changes over time in some outcomes that we tracked, ultimately there were no significant changes related to investments above and beyond what we might have expected without those investments.

Jun 10, 2019

Tamara Dubowitz, Andrea Richardson, Natalie Colabianchi, Robin L. Beckman, Gerald Paul Hunter, Jennifer Sloan, Alvin Kristian Nugroho, Rebecca L. Collins
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Journal Article

Neighborhood Disadvantage Is Associated With Actigraphy-Assessed Sleep Continuity and Short Sleep Duration

This study is among the first to examine objective and perceived assessments of neighborhood conditions in relation to objectively measured sleep in a high-risk sample of predominantly low-income, African American residents.

Jun 10, 2019

Wendy M. Troxel, Amy Soo Jin DeSantis, Andrea Richardson, Robin L. Beckman, Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar, Alvin Kristian Nugroho, Lauren Hale, Daniel J. Buysse, Matthew Buman, Tamara Dubowitz
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Journal Article

Reliability and Validity of Environmental Audits Using GigaPan Technology in Parks

GigaPan is a comprehensive technology that could provide solutions to several issues that arise with GSV and DO. GigaPan provides detailed images of parks, as well as acts as a quick method to capture images during temporal changes in the area. This study may provide insight into other technologies, such as some smartphone capacities, that may be used to measure the BE by taking similar panoramic images.

Jun 10, 2019

Devin S. Nelson, Taylor Nezich, Cathy L. Antonakos, Tamara Dubowitz, Philippa Clarke, Natalie Colabianchi
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Validity of Environmental Audits Using GigaPan and Google Earth Technology

Health behaviors are shaped by the context in which people live. However, documenting environmental context has remained a challenge.

Jun 10, 2019

Erica Twardzik, Cathy L. Antonakos, Ross Baiers, Tamara Dubowitz, Philippa Clarke, Natalie Colabianchi
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Journal Article

Experiences With Chiropractic Care for Patients With Low Back or Neck Pain

This study provides information on the experiences of a national sample of chiropractic patients in the United States with chronic pain.

Jun 10, 2019

Ron D. Hays, Cathy D. Sherbourne, Karen Spritzer, Lara Hilton, Gery W. Ryan, Ian D. Coulter, Patricia M. Herman
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Journal Article

Researching the Appropriateness of Care in the Complementary and Integrative Health Professions: Part I

In this series of articles, we describe how we gathered the varied and detailed data required to achieve the following study objectives: (1) to measure the appropriateness of M/M for CLBP and CCP and (2) to determine whether patient preferences and costs affect appropriateness, and further, whether appropriateness affects outcomes.

Jun 10, 2019

Ian D. Coulter, Patricia M. Herman, Gery W. Ryan, Ron D. Hays, Lara Hilton, Margaret D. Whitley
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Journal Article

Researching the Appropriateness of Care in the Complementary and Integrative Health Professions: Part 2: What Every Researcher and Practitioner Should Know About the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Practice-based Research in the United States

In this series of articles, we describe how we gathered the varied and detailed data required to achieve the following study objectives: (1) to measure the appropriateness of M/M for CLBP and CCP and (2) to determine whether patient preferences and costs affect appropriateness, and further, whether appropriateness affects outcomes.

Jun 10, 2019

Praise O. Iyiewuare, Ian D. Coulter, Margaret D. Whitley, Patricia M. Herman
Testimony

New and Critical Materials: Identifying Potential Dual-Use Areas

Testimony presented before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on June 7, 2019.

Jun 7, 2019

Richard Silberglitt
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Evaluation of the Homeless Multidisciplinary Street Team for the City of Santa Monica

The City of Santa Monica, California, implemented the Homeless Multidisciplinary Street Team to address the chronic and persistent problem of homelessness, which burdens public service providers and imposes substantial public costs on the city.

Jun 5, 2019

J. Scott Ashwood, Karishma R. Patel, David Kravitz, David M. Adamson, M. Audrey Burnam
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Journal Article

When Neighborhoods Matter: Developmental Timing and Youth Reading Achievement and Problem Behaviors

Consistent evidence links neighborhood socioeconomic status with children's development outcomes. However, it is less clear whether or when neighborhoods are most strongly associated with children's outcomes.

Jun 5, 2019

Sara Anderson, William R. Johnston, Tama Leventhal
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Ethics in Scientific Research: An Examination of Ethical Principles and Emerging Topics

Scientific research ethics vary by discipline and by country, and this analysis sought to understand those variations. The authors reviewed literature and conducted interviews to examine how ethics are created, monitored, and enforced.

Jun 5, 2019

Cortney Weinbaum, Eric Landree, Marjory S. Blumenthal, Tepring Piquado, Carlos Ignacio Gutierrez

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