Dr. Michal Laron

The objective of the analysis was to assess the differences between Israeli residents living in peripheral, middle-ranking, and central localities (clusters 1-4, 5, and 6-10 on PILA, respectively) in a variety of health system-related aspects: patterns of health service usage, forgoing medical care, voluntary health insurance (VHI) coverage, satisfaction with the health plan and health system, and trust in the health system.

The goals of the study are: 1. To estimate the distribution of COVID-19 related health literacy along four dimensions: finding information, understanding the information, assessing its reliability, and making health related decisions based on the information 2. To examine the relationship of COVID-19 related health literacy with sociodemographic and health-related characteristics 3. To examine the relationship of COVID-19 related anxiety with sociodemographic and health-related characteristics

The goal of this study was to examine the trends in the use of the system of child development services and in the number of children with autism spectrum disorder or with somatic disability that were diagnosed and treated during the period preceding the reform, with a focus on the situation on the eve of the reform, so as to establish a baseline for monitoring changes in the wake of the reform. An associated goal was to provide insights about the views of senior professionals in the field of child development (hereinafter: directors) regarding the changes that took place in the last decade in the system of child development services and the 2020 reform in the system.

The goals of the research were: To present the existing information on overweight, obesity and diabetes among the Arab population according to three categories: (a) morbidity and mortality; (b) healthy lifestyle habits; and (c) usage of healthcare services. To identity gaps in the data needed in order to carry out a comprehensive and up-to-date evaluation of the morbidity situation and to achieve an understanding of the situation that will facilitate efficient planning for the future.

The Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute has conducted a formative evaluation study to assess the helpline’s ability to reach out and contribute to the relevant target population. Namely, to assess the degree to which it meets the needs of the patients and their families in routine and emergency situations and helps them cope with the illness symptoms.

The multi-year goal of the series of biennial surveys is to examine various aspects of the health care system performance: patients’ perspectives regarding their care experience and satisfaction with the level of service; the quality of the primary and secondary care services; public trust in the health care system; service accessibility and availability; and the use of telehealth services. Other issues were also examined in the 2021-2022 survey: the use of telehealth services, examined from a broader perspective; preventive medicine; home hospitalization as an alternative to inpatient hospital care; satisfaction with the health plans during the COVID-19 pandemic; and language accessibility.

The goal of this study was to examine the extent to which parents of elementary school students were familiar and willing to comply with the framework.

The objectives of this research were to examine the characteristics of telehealth service usage, the users’ characteristics, as well as the barriers to such usage among the Arab population in Israel.

Background The past fifteen years have been characterized by steep increases in housing prices and a decline in the affordability of housing in Israel. Given this situation, the need for affordable housing is now prominent in the public discourse. Efforts to achieve this goal are reflected in a set of policy instruments designed to provide […]

The study had three main goals: 1. To examine the contribution of each program implemented in a locality to the older adults participating (the individual level); 2. To examine each program’s contribution to further addressing the issue of loneliness in every locality where it was conducted (the field level); 3. To formulate insights and recommendations about the programs to reduce loneliness (the policy level).

The study goal was to examine the correlation between the respondents' socio-demographic background and the changes in their health behaviors and emotional state during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this analysis is to identify vulnerable groups and to learn their preferences regarding the receipt of professional help.

Background On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a pandemic. Following the rapid spread of the virus, the Ministry of Health in Israel, as in many other countries, issued increasingly strict directives severely restricting movement outside of the home, including the closure of educational institutions, the cancellation of group […]

The goal of the review was to present innovative, up-to-date programmatic directions and programs that are less well known in Israel and could improve the caregivers' quality of life.

The goals of the study were to examine the program's implementation and contribution to participants with the focus on the sense of loneliness social involvement and psychological wellbeing.

Dementia is one of the most prevalent and severe illnesses affecting older adults. Based on a national survey conducted by the Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute, it is estimated that 154,000 people in Israel suffer from one form or another of dementia and the figure is expected to rise to 290,000 in 2030. Studies conducted abroad have found […]

Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems associated with life-threatening illness. It does so by preventing and relieving suffering by means of early identification and thorough assessment of the symptoms and treatment of pain and other physical, psychosocial and spiritual problems. Directive 30/2009 […]

In light of increasing awareness of the importance of the role of family members in caring for the elderly, the impact of this on them (such as overload and harming their quality of life) and the need to develop appropriate programs for them, the National Insurance Institute launched an experimental program. In the program, 77 short-term support groups were held throughout Israel which gave the participants support and information.

As populations age, the prevalence of chronic diseases and related disabilities rises significantly. Dementia is one of the major illnesses associated with aging. The national strategic plan for dealing with the challenges posed by the disease, as presented in this document.