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Better tools for assessing substance use disorderA study finds that a simple checklist developed at KPWHRI does well at measuring symptoms of substance use disorder.
behavioral health, substance use disorder, primary care checklist
2023-06-08
Latino families inform training for caregivers of people with dementiaMaggie Ramirez, PhD, and Robert Penfold, PhD, culturally adapt an evidence-based online program.
aging, Alzheimer's, dementia, Latino, Hispanic, STAR Caregivers, Latina
2023-06-02
How do you make sense of a mountain of evidence?KPWHRI researchers answer questions about systematic reviews and their impact on health care guidelines.
guidelines, systematic reviews, skin cancer screening
2023-05-17
Seattle's Sweetened Beverage Tax linked to improved public health outcomesAn evaluation with KPWHRI researchers looked at the impacts of the tax so far.
obesity, beverage tax, BMI, body mass index
2023-05-15
Using long-term data to understand a vulnerable populationStudies offer insights into the lives of older adults with dementia who lack family.
ACT study, dementia, dementia care
2023-05-10
Improving and advancing mental health careKPWHRI researchers are contributing to better mental health care for people nationwide.
mental health, mental health care
2023-05-09
15 tips for cutting back on alcoholWant to make positive, healthy changes in your drinking? KPWHRI experts have a free booklet with helpful advice for that.
alcohol, Live Healthy, drinking, decision aid
2023-04-12
Land Acknowledgment
Our Seattle offices sit on the occupied land of the Duwamish and by the shared waters of the Coast Salish people, who have been here thousands of years and remain. Learn about practicing land acknowledgment.