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Assistant Policy Researcher, RAND; Ph.D. Candidate, Pardee RAND Graduate School
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Journal Article
Jul 24, 2015
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a high risk of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Jul 1, 2015
This study describes the processes related to implementation of mHealth interventions for lifestyle modification in a randomized controlled trial conducted with prehypertensive subjects in Argentina, Guatemala, and Peru from low-resource settings.
Multimedia
Jun 2, 2015
RAND Europe’s Joanna Chataway and University of London Professor John Camm discuss the pan-European Future of Anticoagulation Initiative, its goals with regard to treating atrial fibrillation, RAND Europe's research process, and the team’s findings and recommendations.
Project
An initiative to create an evidence base on the current reality of atrial fibrillation (AF)-related stroke management in Europe (with a particular focus on anticoagulation) found a need to promote general cardiovascular health and raise awareness of AF, but also to encourage more even prescribing and reimbursement standards.
Infographic
This infographic illustrates the research RAND Europe carried out on the future of anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation, including study background, design, key findings and recommendations.
Commentary
Longer-term thinking, enhanced public awareness, and more thorough engagement among stakeholders are critical components of a strategy to deal with atrial fibrillation.
Report
Jun 1, 2015
As heart arrhythmia atrial fibrillation (AF) is becoming more prevalent, we explored the current landscape for AF-related stroke prevention. These annexes contain study methods and detailed results used in developing recommendations for the future.
Research Brief
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.
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. Our recommendations target awareness, education and maintaining engagement across health services.
May 18, 2015
Palpitations are a common emergency department (ED) complaint, yet relatively little research exists on this topic from an emergency care perspective.
Mar 17, 2015
Describes research related to the design of episode-based payment models for ambulatory gastroenterology and cardiology services for possible testing by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.
