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Using Pulse Oximeters in Care Homes for Residents with COVID-19 and Other Conditions: A Rapid Mixed-Methods Evaluation
Through a rapid mixed-methods evaluation of care homes in England, this article explores whether use of pulse oximeters in care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic was beneficial to care home staff and residents.
Jul 26, 2023
Manbinder Sidhu, Ian Litchfield, Robin Miller, Naomi Fulop, Barbara Janta, Jamie-Rae Tanner, Giulia Maistrello, Jennifer Bousfield, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros, Jon Sussex
Report
Not the X-Files: Mapping Public Reports of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Across America
This report provides findings on U.S. locations where unidentified aerial phenomena are being reported to increase awareness about the types of activities that might be mistaken for unexplained phenomena or that point to potential threats.
Jul 25, 2023
Marek N. Posard, Ashley Gromis, Mary Lee
Report
Inflection Point: How to Reverse the Erosion of U.S. and Allied Military Power and Influence
The U.S. defense strategy and posture have become insolvent. To defeat evolving threats, such as China's broad military modernization and Russia's reconstituted forces, more-coordinated efforts by the United States and its allies are required.
Jul 25, 2023
David A. Ochmanek, Anna Dowd, Stephen J. Flanagan, Andrew R. Hoehn, Jeffrey W. Hornung, Michael J. Lostumbo, Michael J. Mazarr
Report
Review of Reserve Component Activation Data Quality
In this report, the authors quantify the frequency of errors in reserve component (RC) activation data, discuss the potential sources of each type of error, and estimate the potential impact of these errors on RC member benefits.
Jul 25, 2023
James V. Marrone, Patricia K. Tong, Avery Calkins, Lucas Greer
Report
How Do We Know Whether Federal Disaster Programs Are Equitable? An Initial Methodology for Evaluating Social Equity Performance of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Mitigation Grant Program
This report presents an initial methodology for how the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program can assess its social equity performance.
Jul 25, 2023
Melissa L. Finucane, Noreen Clancy, Andrew M. Parker, Jessica Welburn Paige, Karishma V. Patel, Devin Tierney, Michael T. Wilson, Peggy Wilcox, Tucker Reese, Jhacova Williams, Jordan R. Reimer, Thomas Edward Goode, Sam Morales, Alyson Harding
Journal Article
Undertaking Rapid Evaluations During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons from Evaluating COVID-19 Remote Home Monitoring Services in England
This research aims to explore how large-scale healthcare evaluations can be conducted rapidly, in tight timescales and with appropriate stakeholder engagement, through an evaluation of COVID-19 home monitoring services.
Jul 25, 2023
Holly Walton, Nadia E. Crellin, Manbinder Sidhu, Chris Sherlaw-Johnson, Lauren Herlitz, Ian Litchfield, Theo Georghiou, Sonila M. Tomini, Efthalia Massou, Jo Ellins, Jon Sussex, Naomi Fulop
Journal Article
Assessment of Exposure to High-Performing Schools and Risk of Adolescent Substance Use: A Natural Experiment
We analyzed a natural experiment of 1270 students who applied to charter school lotteries in low-income communities in Los Angeles. Results provide evidence that school environments can improve risky behaviors for low-income minority adolescents.
Jul 25, 2023
Rebecca N. Dudovitz, Paul J. Chung, Sarah Reber, David P. Kennedy, Joan S. Tucker, Steven Shoptaw, Kulwant K. Dosanjh, Mitchell D. Wong
Report
Modeling the Impact of Research Investment on Down Syndrome–Associated Alzheimer's Disease
The authors developed a multistate population simulation and projection model to study trends in Down syndrome–associated Alzheimer's disease and the associated impact on caregiving.
Jul 24, 2023
Margaret M. Weden, Zetianyu Wang, Lori Frank, Andrew W. Dick, Elizabeth Marsolais
Infographic
Preventing Maternal Deaths in Medi-Cal: What Researchers Can Do
This fact sheet presents recommendations for researchers from the Birth-Centered Outcomes Research Engagement in Medi-Cal Project to decrease maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among Medi-Cal members.
Jul 24, 2023
Priya Batra, Gabriela Alvarado, Chloe E. Bird
Infographic
Preventing Maternal Deaths in Medi-Cal: What Policymakers Can Do
This fact sheet presents recommendations for policymakers from the Birth-Centered Outcomes Research Engagement in Medi-Cal Project to decrease maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among Medi-Cal members.
Jul 24, 2023
Priya Batra, Gabriela Alvarado, Chloe E. Bird
Report
Birth-Centered Outcomes Research Engagement (B-CORE) in Medi-Cal: Community-Generated Recommendations to Decrease Maternal Mortality and Severe Maternal Morbidity
The B-CORE project, described in this report, applied the deliberative democracy method to engage affected community members in problem-solving focused on maternal health inequities in California.
Jul 24, 2023
Priya Batra, Gabriela Alvarado, Chloe E. Bird
Infographic
Preventing Maternal Deaths in Medi-Cal: What Communities Can Do
This fact sheet presents recommendations for communities from the Birth-Centered Outcomes Research Engagement in Medi-Cal Project to decrease maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among Medi-Cal members.
Jul 24, 2023
Priya Batra, Gabriela Alvarado, Chloe E. Bird
Infographic
Preventing Maternal Deaths in Medi-Cal: What Medi-Cal and Health Plans Can Do
This fact sheet presents recommendations for Medi-Cal administrators and contracted health plans from the Birth-Centered Outcomes Research Engagement in Medi-Cal Project to decrease maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in Medi-Cal.
Jul 24, 2023
Priya Batra, Gabriela Alvarado, Chloe E. Bird
Infographic
Preventing Maternal Deaths in Medi-Cal: What Health Care Systems Can Do
This fact sheet presents recommendations for health care systems (e.g., birth facilities, clinics) from the Birth-Centered Outcomes Research Engagement in Medi-Cal Project to decrease maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in Medi-Cal.
Jul 24, 2023
Priya Batra, Gabriela Alvarado, Chloe E. Bird
Journal Article
NordICC Trial Results in Line with Expected Colorectal Cancer Mortality Reduction After Colonoscopy: A Modelling Study
This paper uses three Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling Network (CISNET) colorectal cancer models to simulate NordICC trial outcomes.
Jul 21, 2023
Danica M. N. van den Berg, Pedro Nascimento de Lima, Amy B. Knudsen, Carolyn M. Rutter, David Weinberg, Iris Lansdorp-Vogelaar
Journal Article
Aging and Emotional Well-Being After Disasters: Vulnerability and Resilience
We investigated age differences in well-being among U.S. Gulf Coast-residing adults. Older age was associated with fewer depression and PTSD symptoms, and this association was stronger for those who experienced hurricane-related adversities.
Jul 21, 2023
JoNell Strough, Andrew M. Parker, Lynsay Ayer, Vanessa Parks, Melissa L. Finucane
Journal Article
Definition, Management, and Training in Impacted Fetal Head at Cesarean Birth: A National Survey of Maternity Professionals
This study assessed views, understanding and current practices of maternity professionals in relation to impacted foetal head at caesarean birth, with the aim of informing a standardized definition, clinical management approaches and training.
Jul 21, 2023
Katie Cornthwaite, Pauline Hewitt, Jan W. van der Scheer, Imogen A. F. Brown, Jenni A. Burt, Eliane Dufresne, Mary Dixon-Woods, Timothy J. Draycott, Rachna Bahl
Journal Article
The Impact of COVID-19 Shelter-In-Place Policy Responses on Excess Mortality
Using an event study approach awe measure changes in excess deaths following the implementation of COVID-19 policies. We do not find that countries or U.S. states that implemented policies earlier had lower excess deaths.
Jul 21, 2023
Virat Agrawal, Jonathan H. Cantor, Neeraj Sood, Christopher M. Whaley
Journal Article
Changes in US Hospital Financial Performance During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
COVID-19 led to significant hospital operational changes, impacting financial performance. 80% of 4,223 U.S. hospitals received emergency funds, with 16.3% experiencing financial distress (46.3% excluding relief funds). Hospitals with more Hispanic patients faced higher distress.
Jul 21, 2023
Risha Gidwani, Cheryl L. Damberg
Report
Assessing Misperceptions Online About the Security Clearance Process
The authors of this report describe and analyze online information and potential misinformation about the security clearance process. Reviewing the content on internet forums reveals potential misperceptions about the process.
Jul 20, 2023
Marek N. Posard, Sina Beaghley, Hamad Al-Ibrahim, Emily Ellinger

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