by Roger Harvey Bernier | May 22, 2014
Editors’ Note: This article is one of two companion papers published simultaneously in this Journal. Both papers examine a CDC initiative on public engagement and public policy decision making. Abstract Summary: Between 2005 and 2009, a new model for decision-focused...
by Roger Harvey Bernier | May 22, 2014
Editors’ Note: This article is one of two companion papers published simultaneously in this Journal. Both papers examine a CDC initiative on public engagement and public policy decision making. Abstract Summary: A public engagement initiative was undertaken in 2001 to...
by Denise Bulling | Mar 8, 2014
Abstract Summary: Program evaluation of public engagement processes is important in understanding how well these processes work and in building a knowledge base to improve future engagement efforts. This program evaluation examined a CDC initiative in six states to...
by Kim Sears | Jan 15, 2014
Abstract Summary:Objective: The objectives of this research were to: (1) explore the role of communication in the safe delivery of medications, and (2) provide recommendations to healthcare leaders and executives to enhance communication between physicians and adults...
by Kate Christensen | Oct 3, 2013
Abstract Summary: Background and Objective: This study sought to extend the existing research regarding patients’ reactions to viewing laboratory test results online by: (a) investigating patients’ emotional responses to viewing test results online, (b) determining...
by Laura Klaming | Sep 11, 2013
Abstract Summary: Objective: The study aims to assess anxiety levels of patients in an x-ray room and to explore the influence of an audiovisual intervention on patient experience taking individual differences in need for control and active coping style into account....