PubHub - Literature Reviews

Building Successful Neighborhoods

2012-05-22

Publisher: What Works Collaborative
Author(s): Tatian, Peter A.; G. Thomas Kingsley; Joe Parilla; Rolf Pendall
Published: May 2012
Reviews the literature on direct interventions to revitalize distressed neighborhoods by improving housing, schools, and services in terms of basic policy and strategy, programmatic strategies, and building institutional infrastructure.
Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation
Related Organization(s): Brookings Institution, Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at NYU, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Urban Institute
Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Public Affairs

A Review of the Global Literature on Dental Therapists

2012-04-24

Publisher: W. K. Kellogg Foundation
Published: April 2012
Reviews research about the role, training, licensure, and scope of practice of dental therapists around the world, including in the United States, Australia, Fiji, Jamaica, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.
Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Subject(s): Health; Health, Dental Health

Promoting Physical Activity Through the Shared Use of School and Community Recreational Resources

2012-04-23

Publisher: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Published: April 2012
Summarizes research about the use of school sport and recreation facilities outside of school hours by community programs as a way to promote physical activity in areas with limited facilities. Describes challenges of shared use and policy considerations.
Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Subject(s): Athletics/Sports; Health; Community Improvement/Development

Assessing the Economics of Obesity and Obesity Interventions

2012-04-10

Publisher: Campaign to End Obesity
Author(s): O'Grady, Michael J.; James C. Capretta
Published: March 2012
Examines projections for healthcare costs associated with the obesity epidemic; policy solutions and proven cost-effective interventions for addressing it; and the need to improve the Congressional Budget Office's projections.
Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Subject(s): Health; Health, Public Health; Public Affairs

Increasing Physical Activity Through Recess

2012-03-11

Publisher: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Published: January 2012
Summarizes research on the effects of recess, including its benefits as an effective and efficient way to increase the amount of physical activity and enhance academic performance and trends in daily recess by school location and student population.
Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Children and Youth; Health

The Strengths and Challenges of Community Organizing as an Education Reform Strategy: What the Research Says

2012-02-14

Publisher: Nellie Mae Education Foundation
Author(s): Renee, Michelle; Sara McAlister
Published: January 2011
Outlines the advantages of community organizing as a reform strategy, such as its ability to address power relationships and build political will for broad reform; evidence of impact; effective strategies, including working via alliances; and challenges.
Funder(s): Nellie Mae Education Foundation
Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development

Preventing Obesity Among Preschool Children: How Can Child-Care Settings Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity?

2011-11-30

Publisher: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Published: October 2011
Synthesizes research about current practices in, opportunities for, and promising strategies for promoting a healthy diet and regular physical activity in early childhood. Examines state and federal regulations and outcomes of research interventions.
Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Children and Youth, Early Childhood

Is Physician Education Effective in Promoting Antibiotic Stewardship?

2011-09-25

Publisher: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Published: September 2011
Reviews current research on the effectiveness of interventions to reduce the amount of antibiotics physicians inappropriately prescribe. Recommends combining active education strategies that include physicians, patients, and communities.
Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Related Organization(s): Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy
Subject(s): Health; Health, Public Health

Integrating Technology With Student-Centered Learning

2011-08-03

Publisher: Nellie Mae Education Foundation
Author(s): Moeller, Babette; Tim Reitzes
Published: July 2011
Reviews research on technology's role in personalizing learning, its integration into curriculum-based and school- or district-wide initiatives, and the potential of emerging digital technologies to expand student-centered learning. Outlines implications.
Funder(s): Nellie Mae Education Foundation
Related Organization(s): EDC
Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Internet

Measuring the Impact of Patient Portals: What the Literature Tells Us

2011-05-26

Publisher: California HealthCare Foundation
Author(s): Emont, Seth
Published: May 2011
Reviews research documenting the implementation of patient portals and their impact on healthcare delivery, including use of features, user demographics, and satisfaction; measures of healthcare quality and operational efficiency; and expected trends.
Funder(s): California HealthCare Foundation
Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Science/Technology, Internet