Current and recent survey projects
Atrial Fibrillation Incidence, Risk Factors, and Genetics: This study aims to find risk factors for irregular heart rhythm and its complications by talking with people who have and had not had this condition.
Oral Contraceptive Use and Fractures around the Menopausal Transition: A telephone interview with women age 45 to 59 to study the effects of oral contraceptives on fracture risk during later reproductive and early postmenopausal years.
Lifestyles–Arthritis Pain and Its Impact on Sleep: A mailed survey of Group Health members who have been diagnosed with arthritis, asking if and how arthritis pain impacts their sleep patterns.
YES: This longitudinal study evaluates the effectiveness of yoga for treating chronic low-back pain (interviews at 6, 12, and 26 months).
eMerge: Focus groups and surveys with participants in the Group Health Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) who've been asked to share ACT data for future genetic research. eMERGE looks at factors people consider when deciding whether to give information and tissue samples to a national genetic database.
Group Health Medical Home 24-month evaluation: Surveying Group Health members at three Group Health medical centers (one pilot and two controls) regarding their satisfaction with medical care before and after transitioning to the patient-centered medical home model.
Medication adherence studies: Surveys administered by phone and Web to determine how well people with AIDS take their medication.
Systems of Support (SOS) to Increase Colon Cancer Screening and Follow-Up: Telephone interview and recruitment to (1) increase rates of colon cancer screening in adults age 50-79; and (2) to increase rates of follow-up for abnormal tests in those screened. The study examines reasons why people get screened, as well as barriers to screening.
Global Longitudinal Osteoporosis Study in Women (GLOW): Mailed surveys to female residents of nine countries who are at least 55 years old to improve understanding of the risk and prevention of osteoporosis-related fractures. The study objectives are to: (1) describe the distribution of risk factors for osteoporosis-related fracture; (2) identify differences in physician diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis; (3) characterize factors that influence patient compliance with treatment; (4) assess the real-world effectiveness of treatment on the incidence of fracture; and (5) evaluate the cost effectiveness of interventions to prevent and treat osteoporosis from the perspective of the health care provider.