This report presents 100 ideas for metrics that can be used assess and communicate the value of biomedical research to wider audiences including patients, providers, administrators, and legislators.
This paper determines what demands and requirements there may be for a pan-European electronic Identity Management (eIDM) framework in 2015 and which services are likely to be developed on this infrastructure.
This study provides recommendations to the Dutch Commission on the structuring of scenarios for future water management. The focus lies on two central questions: how will supply and demand for water change and develop in the next 100 years?
Using insights from Internet of Things (IoT) implementations and informed users of technology, RAND Europe carried out a study to support a process for policy feedback that will inform the development and adoption of the IoT in the UK.
RAND Europe is supporting a process for policy feedback that will inform the development and adoption of the Internet of Things in the UK. The research used a bottom-up approach that helped gain a better understanding of what is happening 'on the ground' in the UK through insights from businesses and informed users of technology. The study generated a set of themes for action and further exploration by the policy community in the UK.
This study aimed to assess whether the uptake of chemotherapy for colorectal cancer varied by hospital type in Scotland.
The GTC commissioned RAND Europe in 2008 to undertake a literature review to inform its thinking and preparations as it develops proposals for a new accountability framework for teachers in England. The framework includes, but is not limited to, arrangements operated via the GTC. This report presents the findings of the literature review.
The UK National Audit Office on behalf of the Accounting for Sustainability Group commissioned RAND Europe to undertake a brief study to identify global examples of interesting practice in the field of sustainability accounting.
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is an independent risk factor for mortality and is responsible for a significant burden of healthcare expenditure, so accurate measurement of its incidence is important.
RAND's evaluation of Jordan's Emergency Education Response Programme for Syrian refugee children identified significant successes and longer-term challenges. Key recommendations related to developing medium-term thinking and targeting gendered needs.
This is one of three volumes constituting the final report from a study performed by RAND Europe for the Netherlands Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management, Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and Environment, and Ministry of Economic Affairs in support of their jointly-sponsored project called "Future of Dutch Civil Aviation Infrastructure."
This report describes work to further enhance the performance of the commute model component of the Sydney Strategic Travel Model (STM). These enhancements build upon a major update to the STM that was made during 2009 and 2010.
With a view to raising awareness on the role of additive manufacturing in obsolescence management, this RAND Perspective Paper includes four contributions from experts in different sectors, bringing different analytical approaches to the issue.
This document examines key determinants of the sustainable digital preservation of scholarly records, with specific reference to developing a robust approach to the archiving of such records at the Koninklijke Bibliotheek in The Netherlands.
This study, conducted for the European Commission, examines the affordability of alcoholic beverages across the EU, the potential impacts of affordability on harmful use of alcohol, and possible policy levers to tackle the problem.
As heart arrhythmia atrial fibrillation (AF) is becoming more prevalent, we explored current and future landscapes for AF-related stroke prevention. Key areas for the future include public awareness and patient education.
As heart arrhythmia atrial fibrillation (AF) is becoming more prevalent, we explored current and future landscapes for AF-related stroke prevention. Key areas for the future include education of medical staff and engagement across health services.
This report reviews the current state of health research, the funding landscape and research capacity in the field of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), malaria, neglected infectious diseases (NIDs), and health systems in sub-Saharan Africa.
This report presents the findings and recommendations from the evaluation of the first four years of the African Institutions Initiative, a Wellcome Trust funded programme to build sustainable health research capacity.
This publication is part of a series of four RAND Perspectives (PE) each focusing on different challenges in the Mediterranean region. The focus of this PE is on criminal activities and their implications for regional stability and security.
The Living with Breathlessness study followed more than 500 people with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with the aim to identify new approaches to improving care and support. Six recommendations emerged from the study, and this report contains the findings from an online survey of stakeholders who work with people living with advanced COPD to explore agreement with, and feasibility of these recommendations.
A six-month survey and analysis of the safety issues performed by RAND using a multidisciplinary team of risk experts, aviation consultants, statisticians, and policy analysts.
This disaster generated sufficient public arousal that the Netherlands government deemed it necessary to make a careful reexamination of the external risks of the airport prior to proceeding with expansion plans.
This paper presents a theory of natural alliances in which commonalities in political culture are a strategic asset for better coordination and greater predictability among partners. It applies this theory to the case of the US-European alliance.
The objectives of Alianza Contra el Asma Pediatrica en Puerto Rico (ALIANZA) focus on four strategic areas: empowering children with asthma and their families and/or caregivers; increasing community awareness and knowledge about asthma; improving access, quality, and financing of asthma health care services; and improving collaboration between the health care system, schools, child care centers, and other private and public community agencies.
