The goal of this project is to revise an observer impression scale to assess the peer social competence of preschool children, examine the reliability and validity of the scale and its usability for teachers in early learning programs in the U.S.
The purpose of this research study is to learn more about what marijuana users' think of the of current marijuana warnings on the packages and to get their feedback on newly developed marijuana warnings. Participants will be recruited to participate in a one-time online focus group discussion. The total study duration will be 60-90 minutes. During the focus group participates will be asked about their understanding of the risks of using marijuana products and provide their reaction to current and improved marijuana warnings.
This project will explore the potential implications of polygenic scores for social traits by surveying biobank members and interviewing scientists who develop or could use polygenic scores for social traits.
In partnership with the NC Injury and Violence Prevention branch, the UNC Injury Prevention Research Center has been facilitating a peer learning network initiative for harm reduction practitioners in the central Appalachian region for the past 3 years. This initiative, the "Sharing Harm Reduction Practices (SHARP) Network," is funded by the CDC's Overdose Data to Action program and is entering the final project year. We are conducting a process evaluation of the network to document 1) the ways in which the network has supported practitioners in their work and 2) how we built the network in case other regions would like to replicate our efforts. We plan to conduct 8 qualitative interviews with peer members to understand their experience as network participants.
To pilot an eLearning Neurodiversity Toolkit for employers of autistic adults.
The purpose of the study is to determine how the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN) researchers and their community partners are operationalizing the nine health equity Principles adopted by the network. The examples, acquired through in-depth interviews, will be used to develop a technical assistance toolkit for CPCRN and the general research community.
Hypothesis: The development of patient-focused tools and care processes will enable a transition from predominantly office-based CF care to a more convenient, co-produced model. The increased utilization of remote care will be associated with improved adherence to disease monitoring and complication screening guidelines and will increase patient satisfaction. Specific Aims: 1. Customize a patient-facing smartphone application (Nudge) designed to "coach" each patient toward a co-produced goal of convenient and effective health monitoring within the context of enhanced remote care. 2. Develop care processes that facilitate monitoring of respiratory status at home, using home spirometry and remote sputum collection, that include education, electronic reminders, and specimen collection/shipping supplies 3. Implement care processes that allow convenient access to necessary screening procedures, using the Nudge application to provide well-timed electronic reminders and track performance of screening tests.
To compare the surgical site infection (SSI) rates of the current severe open fracture antibiotic strategy to a revised SEXTANT treatment strategy designed to address the modern wound bioburden at the time of wound closure or coverage.
The purpose of this study is to understand if there are core differences present in the brain imaging scans of a fetus who has a limb difference. These imaging scans will be completed before and after the birth of the child. This study will also allow us to counsel families and provide education on the specified limb difference.
I will study how many practices use Transitional Care Management or Chronic Care Management billing codes over time, and how these billing codes affect patient outcomes such as readmissions and emergency visits. In addition, I will interview practices as to why they choose to use or not use these billing codes.