Case Study

Overview of the Study: In the past two decades, an increasing spotlight has been cast on the health disparities in sleep and sleep disorders across the globe. These disparities, rooted in socioeconomic, historical, and cultural contexts, have shown a direct link between sleep quality and cardiometabolic diseases. Particularly in the USA, marginalized racial or ethnic […]

Overview of the Study: Patient narratives in healthcare offer invaluable insights into the intricacies of illness, coping mechanisms, and navigating the healthcare system. The PaTH initiative, funded by PCORI, sought to tap into this potential by capturing stories from patients with back pain. Using an audio “document” approach, adults aged 18 or older shared their

Overview of the Study: The research aimed to understand the disparities in type 1 diabetes care, particularly concerning the utilization of technologies like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). These disparities were significant based on factors like socioeconomic status (SES), race, and ethnicity. To explore these disparities, focus groups were conducted in Florida and California involving adults