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Advances in telecommunications have rapidly brought nations together to share in research, development, and cultural exchange. RAND research on telecommunications includes development of satellites, surveillance, and other new technologies, as well as related questions of standards, authority, and the rights to private data.

News Release

Child Psychiatry Telephone Consultation Programs Help Increase Mental Health Services for Children

Telephone hotlines that allow primary care doctors to immediately consult with a child psychiatrist about urgent patient problems appear to increase the number of children who receive aid, offering one strategy to help more children receive mental health services.

Jul 15, 2019
Journal Article

Journal Article

Benchmarking Deployment of Ehealth Among General Practitioners: Final Report

A study measuring the use of ICT and eHealth applications by primary care physicians in the EU. Researchers analysed the main drivers of change and factors that can enhance or inhibit the role and use of technologies within health care.

May 30, 2019
News Release

The 'Telephone First' Approach by GPs Does Not Work for All Patients

The 'telephone first' approach in general practice does not work for all patients and can lead to challenges for primary care staff. The system clearly suited some patients, avoiding the need to visit the surgery, but was difficult for others.

May 8, 2019
Journal Article

Journal Article

A 'Telephone First' Approach to Demand Management in English General Practice: The Tele-First Multimethod Evaluation

An evaluation of a 'telephone first' approach, where patients requesting a general practitioner appointment are asked to speak to a GP on the telephone first. The review included practice comparisons, plus patient and staff surveys.

May 8, 2019
Report

Experiences of Medicaid Programs and Health Centers in Implementing Telehealth

Safety-net providers underuse telehealth due to a range of policy, organizational, and logistical barriers. Examining the use of telehealth by federal programs in seven states, researchers identified common themes and considerations for policymakers.

Mar 8, 2019
Commentary

Public Evidence of Huawei as a Cyber Threat May Be Elusive, but Restrictions Could Still Be Warranted

Although a “smoking gun” of Huawei involvement in government-directed espionage remains elusive, the United States has compelling security and economic reasons to consider limiting the involvement of Chinese telecommunications companies in its domestic networks.

Mar 7, 2019
Report

Report

Evaluation of Technology-Enabled Collaborative Learning and Capacity Building Models: Materials for a Report to Congress

This report examines the quality of evidence for the effectiveness of health care models that connect generalist providers with specialist teams via technology to provide additional training.

Mar 6, 2019
Periodical

Periodical

RAND Review: September-October 2018

This issue spotlights RAND's research on social and emotional learning; workforce development in Appalachia; and the effects of marijuana ads on adolescents and young adults.

Sep 4, 2018
Journal Article

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

Journal Article

Blind Spots in Telemedicine: A Qualitative Study of Staff Workarounds to Resolve Gaps in Diabetes Management

Despite noteworthy progress in detecting diabetic retinopathy and access to DR screening, telemedical screening adds additional burdens to medical staff that should be addressed to strengthen the potential of such platforms.

Aug 15, 2018
Journal Article

Direct-to-Consumer Telemedicine Following Natural Disasters

Direct-to-consumer telemedicine is a viable way to deliver medical care in the days after a natural disaster. But most people who use such services do so for routine matters, not disaster-caused illnesses.

Jun 4, 2018
News Release

News Release

Direct-to-Consumer Telemedicine Can Deliver Routine Care to Affected People Following Natural Disasters

Direct-to-consumer telemedicine is a viable way to deliver medical care in the days following a natural disaster, although most people who use such services do so for routine matters rather than disaster-caused illnesses.

Apr 25, 2018
Journal Article

Unmet Mental Health Treatment Need and Attitudes Toward Online Mental Health Services Among Community College Students

Community college students reported being open to using online mental health services, but utilization was low.

Apr 24, 2018
Report

Report

Moving to the Unclassified: How the Intelligence Community Can Work from Unclassified Facilities

This report provides analysis and recommendations for intelligence agencies on how to conduct work outside classified facilities by identifying policy, legal, technology, security, financial, and cultural considerations.

Apr 23, 2018
Report

How Can Government Agencies Benefit When Employees Engage in Telework?

A review of telework practices in government agencies finds similarities across successful telework programs regarding compliance with federal and organizational policies, technological accommodations, return on investment, performance management tools, and training.

Apr 23, 2018
Report

How Can We Mitigate the Impact of Communication Technologies on the Right to a Fair Trial?

Court practices to protect the right to a fair trial have not kept pace with rapidly evolving electronic communication and devices. In this context, a panel of judges, lawyers, educators, and other experts explored strategies to protect witnesses from intimidation and jurors from compromising their independence.

Apr 10, 2018
Content

Paul Baran and the Origins of the Internet

RAND researcher Paul Baran developed a solution that has evolved into one of the major technological innovations of our time.

Mar 22, 2018
Commentary

Every Second Counts with Missile Alerts

The false alarm about a ballistic missile attack on Hawaii raises important questions. How much warning time would the public get before a missile hit? And how should the system be improved?

Jan 24, 2018
Journal Article

Journal Article

Evaluation of Telephone First Approach to Demand Management in English General Practice: Observational Study

For clinicians, this study provides clear evidence that a considerable part of patient workload can be dealt with through phone consultations.

Oct 6, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Rapid Growth In Mental Health Telemedicine Use Among Rural Medicare Beneficiaries, Wide Variation Across States

The use of mental health telemedicine among rural Medicare patients varies dramatically across states and is highly concentrated both in terms of who receives and who provides this care.

Jun 6, 2017

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