Groundbreaking research and articles by Pioneer grantees
Dr. Daniel J. Morgan, a researcher on the RWJF-funded Extending the Cure project, tells us what it’s like to face superbugs in the health care system and points out the critical role that hospitals can, and should, play in the effort to stop them.
Annals of Internal Medicine: This article could help drive a culture of more transparency between patients and providers, enabling two-way communication that levels the proverbial playing field.
Read more about the No. 2 Most Influential Research Article of 2012
American Journal of Preventive Medicine: Virtual "cybercycling" may produce a beneficial cognitive effect over and above traditional exercise.
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July 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study investigates the seasonal relationship between drug-resistant bacteria (E. coli and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA) and antibiotic prescription levels in the United States from 1999–2007.
July 1, 2012 | Journal Article
June 28, 2012 | Journal Article
Attitudes Toward Gaining Full Access to Electronic Medical Records
June 14, 2012 | Journal Article
This study examines the use of exergames, (i.e., video games that require gross motor skills), to combat growing adolescent obesity rates. It is the first study to demonstrate weight loss from exergame play. Recruited from an urban public high schoo ...
May 29, 2012 | Journal Article
This study provides empirical evidence on the influence of game features on basic need satisfaction.
May 16, 2012 | Program Result
In July 2011, O'Reilly Media convened a two-day meeting of leaders in health care and technology to generate new ideas and collaborations on health and health care. The meeting focused on brainstorming and group problem solving.
May 16, 2012 | Program Result
Ashoka, via its Changemakers initiative, hosted two international online idea competitions and developed Changeshops, an open-source platform allowing innovators to introduce their projects, seek funding and exchange ideas.
May 16, 2012 | Program Result
Designing for Better Health, an online, worldwide competition sponsored by Ashoka, rewarded innovative ideas that encouraged people to make better decisions about their health and the health of others.
May 16, 2012 | Program Result
Rethinking Mental Health: Improving Community Wellbeing is an online, worldwide competition sponsored by Ashoka Innovators for the Public. It sought and rewarded solutions that move promote understanding of and involvement with mental health issues.
May 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Using an online survey, researchers examined social networks of people, including the change in the number of close social contacts, tie strength or closeness; and the number of interconnections between contacts, how they are related to each other, ...