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Journey maps are visual or narrative representations of user experience with a product, service, system, or organization.
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A Successful PRAMS Data Collection Partnership
MDR specializes in data-driven insights for public policy. Our more than 20 years of experience includes 10 plus years of PRAMS data collection and implementation.
Assessing the Effectiveness of Using Propensity Scores to Target Small and Hard-to-Reach Populations
The integration of propensity scores into survey methodologies represents a significant advancement in health data collection.
Applying an Equity Lens to Questionnaire Design
Understand a framework for developing questionnaires and discussion guides using a data equity approach Consider the practical steps and challenges associated with this approach Learn how to successfully apply a data equity lens in the design of your own work
The VR Consumer Experience
What are the questions you should ask when designing a VR consumer experience survey?
At What Cost? The Financial Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis Among Maine Cancer Patients
Financial Toxicity describes problems cancer patients have related to the cost of treatment. Research has shown that cancer patients and survivors are more likely to have financial toxicity than people without cancer. Cancer treatment can affect a cancer patient’s ability … Continue reading
Surveying Low Incidence Race and Ethnic Minority Populations by Cell Phone
The Oregon Health Insurance Survey is an important source of information about health care coverage in Oregon. The survey provides detailed information about the impacts of health system reform, health care coverage, access to care, and utilization.
Are advanced letters cost effective? The use of an advance letter to improve survey response for large scale telephone surveys and to reduce data collection costs
The Oregon Health Insurance Survey is an important source of information about health care coverage in Oregon. The survey provides detailed information about the impacts of health system reform, health care coverage, access to care, and utilization.
“Use of Incentives to Increase Representation and Cost Effectiveness of African American Mothers in PRAMS”
The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) is a multi-mode survey providing state-specific, population-based data on maternal attitudes and experiences before, during, and after pregnancy. While overall response rates for the survey are high, participation is significantly lower among minority … Continue reading
“Welcome To The Neighborhood: Health Care Access for African New Mainers”
Abstract Maine is one of the oldest and whitest states (95% Caucasian), with little experience in providing culturally appropriate services to newcomers. In the past 15 years the population of African immigrants in Lewiston/Auburn has reached 11%. This is a … Continue reading