Summary of Experience:
DDC Research has
conducted studies in
the areas of health
and public safety on
a continuous basis
since 1983. The
Federal Government has contracted
with DDC at least
once every year
since 1985 for
research in this
area. Private sector
studies have
involved both large
and small scale data
collection efforts,
within the
Washington, DC area
(Kohlman/INOVA
Health System), and
in various areas
throughout the
country (The
Research
Group/Public Opinion
of the Medical
Profession/Nationwide;
Hamilton
Associates/Physicians
in Pennsylvania).
Study areas:
Accident
Investigations
Insurance Planning
Studies
Psychiatric Hospital
Market Potential
Physician Interviews
Consumer
Awareness/Image/Medical
Facilities
Research Methods:
In-Depth
Interviewing
Telephone Surveys
Mail Questionnaires
Selected Investigations:
All-Terrain vehicles
Baby walkers
Bedding
Carbon monoxide
poisoning
Chain saws
Child disabilities
Child poisonings
Child submersions
Cribs
Drain cleaners
Fire/burn
Fireworks
Garage doors
Jet skis
Ladders
Medical devices
Nail guns
Clients:
American Postal Workers
Health Plan Centers for Disease
Control (CPSC - Sub
Contract) Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) Kohlman Atlee, Inc. (INOVA
Health Systems) National Institute for
Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (CPSC
- Sub Contract) National Institutes of
Health (CPSC - Sub
Contract) The Heart Center at
Abington Memorial
Hospital U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (CPSC -
Sub Contract)
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