Publications, News, & Awards
The archive of all news and publications on the PISC site.
Barriers remain for those seeking buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder, despite rapid access in some Philadelphia clinics. A recent study led by Maggie Lowenstein, Shoshana Aronowitz, and team highlights […]
Pediatric emergency departments are making strides in firearm safety with a new EMR-based standardized screening and resource initiative – combining screening for unsafe storage practices with the provision of educational […]
A new study led by Katie Hoskins finds that Black Americans’ pandemic-era gun purchases were fueled by fear of rising crime, racial tensions, and distrust in policing. For many, firearms […]
New research from Rebecca Arden Harris and team reveals that relaxed take-home methadone policies have not resulted in higher overdose rates. This important finding supports more flexible treatment options for […]
New research from Sara Solomon offers a framework for implementing Cure Violence programs, highlighting key strategies and contextual factors that drive success. The review underscores the importance of integrating Implementation […]
A new study from Penn Medicine, including Kit Delgado and Anish Agarwal, shows that tailored feedback to surgeons significantly reduces excessive opioid prescriptions after surgery, aligning care with evidence-based guidelines […]
A qualitative study led by Hillary Kapa/strong> and Rachel Myers published preprint on Research Square evaluates Beyond the Bars, a community-based music program aimed at reducing youth violence. The program’s […]
A randomized field trial tested whether smartphone-based feedback with personalized goals can promote safer driving behavior compared to standard insurance messaging. The study, led by Jeff Ebert with co-authors Kate […]
An article in the American Journal of Medical Quality explores how clinicians perceive opioid prescribing feedback reports. The study, led by Jeff Ebert and co-authored by Evan Spencer, Kit Delgado, […]
A recent study led by Kit Delgado and Anish Agarwal explores whether providing opioid disposal kits at discharge improves safe medication disposal. The study found that patients given a kit […]
A new scoping review co-authored by Joel Fein examines emergency department (ED)-based interventions for youth with assault-related injuries. The study found that most interventions—such as case management, psychosocial support, and […]
A new study led by Jeffrey Ebert, with coauthors Kit Delgado and Kate McDonald, tested scalable behavioral interventions to increase seat belt use and reduce distracted driving. The national randomized […]