Site Quality Research Articles

Quality and Readability of Hearing Aid-Related Websites in English and Spanish.

To determine the readability and quality of both English and Spanish Web sites for the topic of hearing aids. Cross-sectional Web site analysis. Various online search engines. The term "hearing aid" was queried across four popular search engines. The first resulted 75 English Web sites and first resulted 75 Spanish Web sites were extracted for data collection. Web sites that met the inclusion criteria were stratified by the presence of a Health on the Net Code (HONCode) certificate. Articles were then compiled to be independently reviewed by experts on hearing aids, using the DISCERN criteria, which allowed assessment of the quality of the Web sites. Readability was assessed by calculating the Flesch Reading Ease Score in English and the Fernandez Huerta Formula in Spanish. Readability and quality were both analyzed, comparing scores to their respective language and cross-comparing. There were 37 English Web sites and 30 Spanish Web sites that met inclusion criteria. When analyzing readability, English Web sites were determined to be significantly more difficult to read (average = 55.37, standard deviation [SD] = 7.73, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 52.9-57.9) than the Spanish Web site counterparts (average = 58.64, SD = 5.26, 95% CI = 56.8-60.5, p = 0.035). For quality, Spanish Web sites (average = 38, SD = 9.7, 95% CI = 34.5-41.5) were determined to be of significantly higher quality than English Web sites (average = 32.16, SD = 10.60, 95% CI = 29.7-34.6). Additionally, there was a significant difference between the non-HONCode English Web sites versus the non-HONCode Spanish Web sites (p = 0.0081), signifying that Spanish non-HONCode certified Web sites were less reliable than non-HONCode certified English Web sites. The present study highlights the importance and necessity of providing quality, readable materials to patients seeking information regarding hearing aids. This study shows that both English and Spanish Web sites are written at a level that is much higher than the American Medical Association (AMA)-recommended sixth-grade reading level, and no Web site included in this study fell at or below the AMA-recommended sixth-grade reading level. English and Spanish Web sites also lacked consistency and quality, as evidenced by their wide variability in DISCERN scores. Specifically, Hispanic patients are more likely to suffer long-term consequences of their health care due to low levels of health literacy. It is important to bridge this gap by providing adequate reading materials. It is especially important to provide evidence-based claims that are directly supported by experts in the field.

Quality and Readability of Online Information on Percutaneous Needle Electrolysis

Objective PNE (Percutaneous needle electrolysis) is a relatively new and effective method used to treat musculoskeletal injuries. The aim of this study was to evaluate PNE-related websites in terms of information quality, readability and content. In addition, this study aimed to identify typologies of websites that provide highly reliable information about PNE. Methods On April 7, 2024, the term “percutaneous needle electrolysis” was searched on the Google search engine. The categories, quality, content, readability, The Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) score were used for quality assessment, and the Flesch–Kincaid grade (FKG) and the Simple Measure of Gobbledygook (SMOG) were used for readability assessment. Results Of the 153 websites, 107 had high-quality content. The quality of professional websites and scientific publishing sites appeared to be high. There was no significant difference in quality between the initial 10 websites and the remaining websites (p = .317). The average readability scores of the websites were not at the recommended level. Conclusion Most PNE-related websites are of high quality, but do not meet the recommended readability levels. It is important to review existing online content on PNE and create new high quality content that meets the readability recommendations.

Current Status and Future Directions of Research on Artificial Intelligence in Nasopharyngolaryngoscopy.

The nasopharyngolaryngoscopy (NPL) has emerged as a valuable tool for detecting early cases of head and neck cancers (HNCs). However, misdiagnoses and missed diagnoses are still common phenomena. The expertise of examining physicians often serves as the primary limiting factor, leading to issues such as incomplete visualization, imprecise identification, and unclear vision. Over recent years, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical imaging, particularly in the realm of gastrointestinal endoscopy, has instigated revolutionary changes in site quality control, lesion identification, and report generation. However, there remains a lack of standardized guidelines for the proper application of NPL across various countries. While AI-related research in NPL is still in its nascent stages, it shows substantial potential for clinical application and endoscopic training. In this paper, we set our sights on reviewing the current clinical applications and summarizing the primary shortcomings of NPL. In addition, we encapsulate the progress of AI application within gastrointestinal endoscopy and NPL. Drawing from real-world clinical practice, we propose future directions and prospects for AI research in NPL. We firmly believe that the pace of clinical application of AI in NPL will accelerate significantly in the near future.

Analysis of Field Work Practice Information System Service Quality Using The Webqual 4.0 Method and Importance Performance Analysis

In the current digital era, the quality of website services is a crucial factor in supporting the effectiveness and efficiency of information systems, including the Information Systems Study Program Field Work Information System (SIPKL) at Universitas Terbuka. However, currently there is no in-depth evaluation of the quality of SIPKL services from a user perspective. This research aims to review the service quality of the SIPKL website as a whole and measure the level of user satisfaction with the services provided. To achieve this goal, the WebQual 4.0 method is used which measures three main dimensions of service quality, namely usability, information quality, and interaction quality. In addition, the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) method is applied to evaluate the importance and performance of each service attribute being measured, so as to identify areas that require improvement. Data was collected through a survey with 100 respondents from Information Systems study program students who had used the SIPKL website. The research results show a value of 101.6% for the level of conformity, which indicates that the SIPKL website service performance has met or even exceeded user expectations and interests. Meanwhile, the gap value is categorized as "Good" with a positive value of 0.08 or >0. Indicators that require improvement are in quadrants II and III. Overall, this research provides strategic recommendations for SIPKL website managers to improve service quality so that it is more optimal in supporting students' needs in undergoing PKL.

Pengaruh Kualitas Website www.pajak.go.id Terhadap Citra Direktorat Jendral Pajak (Survei pada Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Tangerang Timur)

This research is entitled "The Influence of Website Quality www.pajak.go.id on the Image of the Directorate General of Taxes (Survey at the East Tangerang Tax Service Office)". This research aims to find out what influence the quality of the website www.pajak.go.id has on the image of the Directorate General of Taxes at East Tangerang Tax Service Office.This research uses Stimulus-Response Theory, the basic assumption of this theory is that certain verbal words, nonverbal signals, techniques and symbols will cause other people to respond in a certain way. The paradigm used in this research is the positivism paradigm with descriptive quantitative research methods. Researchers used data collection techniques through questionnaires with the SPSS measuring tool. The population used in this research were taxpayers within the East Tangerang Tax Service Office, totaling 114,311 with a sample of 100 respondents. The results of this research show that there is a positive and significant influence of the website quality variabel on image as shown by the results of the coefficient of determination analysis test which shows that the R Square Value is 0.199 or if converted into a percent, it is 19.9%, which means it can be concluded that there is an influence on the quality of the website www .pajak.go.id on the image of the Directorate General of Taxes in the East Tangerang Tax Service Office.

Quality, Reliability, and Readability of Peripheral Nerve Intervention Websites for Patients.

This study aims to evaluate the readability, quality, and reliability of online resources about peripheral nerve surgeries to determine if they meet recommended literacy standards. We analyzed a total of 137 peripheral nerve surgery website by performing a Google search using the search terms "nerve transfer," "nerve repair," "nerve graft," "nerve decompression," "neurolysis," "targeted muscle reinnervation," "regenerative peripheral nerve interface," and "vascularized denervated muscle target." The reading level of the website text was assessed using Simple Measures of Gobbledygook, Flesch-Kincaid, and Gunning Fog. Quality was evaluated using the DISCERN Instrument. Reliability was determined using the Journal of American Medical Association Benchmark Criteria. All the websites exceeded the sixth-grade reading level, with median readability scores corresponding to a high school reading level or above. Conceptually harder peripheral nerve surgeries such as targeted muscle reinnervation and regenerative peripheral nerve interface websites were generally written at a significantly higher reading level than conceptually easier surgeries such as nerve repair and nerve graft. The median quality of the websites was rated as poor, and the median reliability of the websites was rated as low. The findings indicate that the current peripheral nerve surgery websites texts do not adhere to recommended reading levels and are constructed with poor quality and low reliability. This potentially hinders patients understanding and utilization of peripheral nerve surgeries, suggesting a need for standardized guidelines to enhance the accessibility of medical information online.

A Mathematical Model for Estimating Carbon Storage Dynamics of Forest Communities

Using the JABOWA single-tree growth model, a program was designed to estimate carbon storage dynamics in the aboveground biomass of a mixed forest community. The developed model incorporates the parameters of tree species that are common to the forests of Central Russia: pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.), silver birch (Betula pendula Roth), common aspen (Populus tremula L.), small-leaved lime (Tilia cordata Mill.), Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.), Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) H. Karst.), and fir (Abies Mill.). A differential equation for tree diameter at breast height (D) was solved. The results were compared with the forest inventory data. The amount of carbon stored in the aboveground biomass of trees was calculated following the methodology suggested by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The dynamics of tree volume were analyzed. An analytical formula was proposed to describe the dependence of tree volume and stored carbon on tree age. The differences in the rates of tree volume growth and carbon accumulation were identified among the species studied. The analytical and numerical results on stored carbon and tree age showed a good agreement for a test plot with the known species composition and tree count, which is located within the forest part of the carbon polygon of Kazan Federal University. The formula offers an accurate estimation and prediction of carbon storage dynamics in mixed forest communities with trees varying in age and, hence, is a valuable tool for managing forestry activities. However, when predicting tree biomass growth and carbon storage dynamics, one should also consider forest site quality classes reflecting the actual growth conditions of trees. Developing a mathematical model based on forest site quality classes as a key variable would help increase the reliability of biomass growth and carbon storage predictions for forest communities. Notably, the obtained model applies to actual forest communities with known species composition and fails to account for natural regeneration. To incorporate this parameter, spatial diffusion models that describe forest regeneration in non-forest areas should be utilized.

Exploring the relationship between website quality and equity in living donor kidney transplant.

Health system websites are important resources to guide health care decisions and may be useful tools to improve racial equity in access to living donor kidney transplant (LDKT). We performed a cross-sectional study of adult LDKT programs in the United States. We created an assessment tool for website quality across three domains: accessibility (access to LDKT specific information from the transplant center website), readability (ease of reading and clarity), and educational content (appropriateness and presentation of information, LDKT-specific content, program-specific characteristics, and adherence to equity-centered principles of web design). Among the 185 transplant center websites reviewed, only 14.6% of LDKT sites could be accessed directly from the transplant center webpage. The median suitability assessment of materials (SAM)-a validated measure of website content for chronic kidney disease (CKD)-was 45 out of 86 (IQR 4) and the median Flesch-Kincaid grade level and ease score were 9.1 (IQR 0.8) on a scale of 0-18 and 51.2 (IQR 5) on a scale of 0-100, respectively. These results indicate that LDKT websites are currently not available, accessible, and understandable for many potential transplant candidates and donors. Optimizing the content and design of transplant center websites may be a promising and effective strategy for improving equity in access to LDKT.

Pengaruh Kualitas Website Perpustakaan Universitas Jambi Terhadap Kepuasan Pengguna Menggunakan Metode WebQEM

Research uses the WebQEM technique, which assesses four factors: usability, functionality, reliability, and efficiency, to examine how the Jambi University library website quality affects user satisfaction. Eighty respondents completed questionnaires that were used to gather data. The findings demonstrate that, while there is room for improvement in a number of areas, including ease of help retrieval, page navigation, link validity, and information relevance, the quality of the library website has a positive and significant impact on user happiness. Users believe that the website is devoid of helpful features, navigates poorly, has broken links, and occasionally offers information that is insufficient for their needs. Enhancing navigation, adding help services, and assessing the accuracy of links and the suitability of the content are some suggestions for enhancement to the website.

Intertwining Between Online Retailer's Trustworthiness Attributes and Consumer's Purchase Intentions: A Knowledge Management Perspective in Response to COVID‐19

ABSTRACTCOVID‐19, a black swan event which caused a long‐lasting effect on every sphere of human lives including consumers' perceptions and behaviors in e‐retailing to the extent that they might leave a mark even when the pandemic is over. The purpose of this study is to understand the critical dimensions of online retailer trustworthiness, which have an impact on consumer trust and consumer purchase intentions, as the success of organizations depends on the effective use of their knowledge management capabilities in the deadly situation of COVID‐19. The aim is to provide an insight into how retailers can handle this unprecedented situation, gain consumer trust, and use this customer knowledge to grow their businesses. The three dimensions of e‐service quality, website quality, customer service, security, and privacy demonstrate the online retailer's trustworthiness and better predict customer's trust behavior. Grounded in the Hofstede cultural dimensions' theory, this study is expected to extend our knowledge about the moderating effect of the cultural environment of trust on consumers' online purchase intentions during the COVID‐19 situation. Data were collected from 350 online consumers through a well‐structured questionnaire and used to test the proposed research model employing structural equation modeling. Results show that three attributes of e‐service quality convey the perception of the trustworthiness of retailers and affect consumers' overall trust in OP and subsequent purchase intentions.

Quality of information on fertility clinic websites accredited by the Latin American Network of Assisted Reproduction.

To access to reproductive health information on the Internet helps patients understand their infertility journey and make decisions about their treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the quality of fertility clinic websites accredited by the Latin American Network for Assisted Reproduction (REDLARA) using the QUality Evaluation Scoring Tool (QUEST). This observational, cross-sectional, and online study evaluated the clinic websites registered as accredited centers on the REDLARA website. The QUEST was used for the quality assessment of the websites. Data were collected from the available websites of all accredited fertility clinics between September 2023 and January 2024. A total of 173 websites from fertility clinics accredited by REDLARA were evaluated, and 152 (87.8%) clinics had functioning websites. The majority of analyzed websites were from Brazilian fertility clinics (n=58; 38.1%), followed by Mexican (n=23; 15.1%) and Argentine (n=21; 13.8%). No indication of authorship or username was observed on most websites. Some form of support for the patient-physician relationship was reported by 86.8% of websites. The mean (standard deviation±SD) of the total score obtained by all fertility clinics was 12.73±4.7 (range: 1-26). Brazil had the highest total score (mean±SD=16.03±4.6), whereas Peru had the lowest (6.42±1.7). Statistical analysis revealed a difference in the quality of websites among Latin American countries. The health information disseminated by fertility clinic websites in Latin America is of poor quality. Therefore, REDLARA should implement rules for building good-quality websites.

Shopee E-Commerce Website Quality Analysis Based on User Perception Using the Webqual Method

This study aims to analyze the quality of Shopee's e-commerce site using the WebQual method approach. Three main dimensions, namely usability, information quality, and service interaction, are used to evaluate the quality of the Shopee website from the user's point of view. This method measures users' perception of the main aspects that determine their experience in using the Shopee website. The results of the study show that although Shopee has succeeded in providing a responsive and informative platform, several areas need improvement, especially related to aspects of service interaction and the security of users' personal information. In conclusion, Shopee needs to optimize several important aspects to improve the user experience and strengthen its position as a leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia. Improved design and navigation of a more modern and intuitive interface can make it easier for users to navigate the platform. In addition, real-time updates of product information regarding stock and prices will help prevent user dissatisfaction. Shopee also needs to improve customer service, both with the addition of staff and technology such as advanced chatbots, to answer customer needs faster. Finally, increased security and transparency regarding transactions and protection of personal data will strengthen user trust in this platform. Through these efforts, Shopee is expected to be able to provide a better shopping experience and maintain the loyalty of its users in the midst of fierce e-commerce competition.

What to do if there’s a nuclear attack? A quality and readability analysis of websites

What to do if there’s a nuclear attack? A quality and readability analysis of websites

Analisis Kualitas Website GuruInovatif.id Menggunakan Pendekatan WebQual dan Importance Perfomance Analysis (IPA)

The impact of technology, especially the internet, on human life, including the business sector, has been significant. Websites are now essential for providing information, promoting products/services, and communicating with customers. This study evaluates the quality of the Kaskus website using the WebQual method, which assesses usability, information, and service interaction. The Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) method is used for a descriptive analysis. The findings indicate that the GuruInovatif.id Platform falls short of user expectations, with a negative Average Gap Score (GAP) of -0.41. To address this, improvements should be made to relevant indicators and attributes. The study concludes that the perceived quality of the GuruInovatif.id Platform does not meet user expectations, especially in terms of information attributes. Therefore, it is important to prioritize enhancing the level of detail in information. This research aims to assist the management team of GuruInovatif.id in improving service quality, remaining competitive, and meeting community needs and expectations.

Texas Water Observatory: A Distributed Network for Monitoring Water, Energy, and Carbon Cycles under Variable Climate and Land Use on Gulf Coast Plains

Abstract In the Gulf Coastal Plains of Texas, a state-of-the-art distributed network of field observatories, known as the Texas Water Observatory (TWO), is developed to better understand the water, energy, and carbon cycles across the critical zone (encompassing aquifers, soils, plants, and atmosphere) at different spatiotemporal scales. Using more than 300 advanced real-time/near-real-time sensors, this observatory monitors high-frequency water, energy, and carbon storage and fluxes in the Brazos River corridor, which are critical for coupled hydrologic, biogeochemical, and land–atmosphere process understanding in the region. TWO provides a regional resource for better understanding and/or managing agriculture, water resources, ecosystems, biodiversity, disasters, health, energy, and weather/climate. TWO infrastructure spans common land uses in this region, including traditional/aspirational cultivated agriculture, rangelands, native prairie, bottomland hardwood forest, and coastal wetlands. Sites represent landforms from low-relief erosional uplands to depositional lowlands across climatic and geologic gradients of central Texas. We present the overarching vision of TWO and describe site design, instrumentation specifications, data collection, and quality control protocols. We also provide a comparison of water, energy, and carbon budget across sites, including evapotranspiration, carbon fluxes, radiation budget, weather, profile soil moisture and soil temperature, soil hydraulic properties, hydrogeophysical surveys, groundwater levels, and groundwater quality reported at TWO primary sites for 2018–20 (with certain data gaps). In conjunction with various Earth-observing remote sensing and legacy databases, TWO provides a master testbed to evaluate process-driven or data-driven critical zone science, leading to improved natural resource management and decision support at different spatiotemporal scales. Significance Statement We provide the vision, design setup, and data acquisition of a state-of-the-art network of field observatories across the Gulf Coastal Plains of Texas. This observatory provides a wealth of measurements of the water, energy, and carbon fluxes, thereby providing a critical testbed for improving the understanding of terrestrial hydrological, biogeochemical, and atmospheric processes across diverse land-use and climate conditions.

Digitalised validation systems as an enabler for quality 4.0 within a medical device manufacturer

PurposeThis research examines the implementation challenges and benefits of transitioning to a paperless validation system as part of a Quality 4.0 initiative within a Medical Device manufacturer in order to address a gap related to such studies in the literature. MethodologyThis research was conducted using a case study executed in a large medical device manufacturing facility. The study followed the successful implementation of a digitalised validation system using the Design for Six Sigma methodology to move away from a heavily paper-based validation process as part of the site Quality 4.0 strategy. FindingsDigitalised validation systems have benefits, including more sustainable processes with the elimination of paper, a streamlined review and approval process, and the successful management of data integrity for large volumes of validation data while also decreasing opportunities for audit findings. The challenges encountered by the site during implementation were ensuring end users of these systems had adequate training, overcoming resistance to change, upskilling, and maintaining well-managed change communication. Limitations/ImplicationsThis study was conducted at a single site, but the research enables documentation of an unprecedented longitudinal case study conducted over a 2-year implementation and 1-year post-implementation period and gives unprecedented insight into the practical challenges of deploying paperless validation systems in a large medical device manufacturer. The study also makes a contribution to knowledge sharing within the Medtech industry. Originality/ValueThis research project is one of the first longitudinal studies in a large medical device manufacturer to document a Quality 4.0 case study around transitioning to a paperless validation system in a regulated industry and thus fulfils a gap in the literature. Medtech professionals can leverage the work to benchmark the challenges and benefits of paperless validation in maintaining and improving regulatory compliance, quality, environmental sustainability and employee morale.

A Performance Evaluation of Large Language Models in Keratoconus: A Comparative Study of ChatGPT-3.5, ChatGPT-4.0, Gemini, Copilot, Chatsonic, and Perplexity.

Background: This study evaluates the ability of six popular chatbots; ChatGPT-3.5, ChatGPT-4.0, Gemini, Copilot, Chatsonic, and Perplexity, to provide reliable answers to questions concerning keratoconus. Methods: Chatbots responses were assessed using mDISCERN (range: 15-75) and Global Quality Score (GQS) (range: 1-5) metrics. Readability was evaluated using nine validated readability assessments. We also addressed the quality and accountability of websites from which the questions originated. Results: We analyzed 20 websites, 65% "Private practice or independent user" and 35% "Official patient education materials". The mean JAMA benchmark score was 1.40 ± 0.91 (0-4 points), indicating low accountability. Reliability, measured using mDISCERN, ranged from 42.91 ± 3.15 (ChatGPT-3.5) to 46.95 ± 3.53 (Copilot). The most frequent question was "What is keratoconus?" with 70% of websites providing relevant information. This received the highest mDISCERN score (49.30 ± 4.91) and a relatively high GQS score (3.40 ± 0.56) with an Automated Readability Level Calculator score of 13.17 ± 2.13. Moderate positive correlations were determined between the website numbers and both mDISCERN (r = 0.265, p = 0.25) and GQS (r = 0.453, p = 0.05) scores. The quality of information, assessed using the GQS, ranged from 3.02 ± 0.55 (ChatGPT-3.5) to 3.31 ± 0.64 (Gemini) (p = 0.34). The differences between the texts were statistically significant. Gemini emerged as the easiest to read, while ChatGPT-3.5 and Perplexity were the most difficult. Based on mDISCERN scores, Gemini and Copilot exhibited the highest percentage of responses in the "good" range (51-62 points). For the GQS, the Gemini model exhibited the highest percentage of responses in the "good" quality range with 40% of its responses scoring 4-5. Conclusions: While all chatbots performed well, Gemini and Copilot showed better reliability and quality. However, their readability often exceeded recommended levels. Continuous improvements are essential to match information with patients' health literacy for effective use in ophthalmology.

Many-to-many: Domain adaptation for water quality prediction

Predicting water quality is crucial for sustainable water management. To mitigate data scarcity for specific water quality targets, domain adaptation methods have been employed, adjusting a model to perform in a related domain and leveraging learned knowledge to bridge domain differences. However, these methods often fall short by overfitting certain domain-specific patterns, overlooking consistent water quality patterns in multi-water domains. Despite regional variations, these Consistent patterns show fundamental commonalities and can be observed across monitoring sites, stemming from their widespread and interconnected nature. Addressing these limitations, we introduce the Many-to-Many Domain Adaptation framework (M2M) for prediction to bridge the gap between multi-source domains and multi-target domains, aligning shared insights with the distinct profiles of individual monitoring sites while considering their geographical interconnections. M2M adeptly addresses the formidable challenge of concurrently deciphering and integrating multifaceted patterns across an array of source and target domains, while also navigating the intricate regional heterogeneity intrinsic to the water quality of different sites. The M2M includes a domain pattern fusion module for consistent pattern extraction and numerical scale maintenance from source domains, a domain pattern sharing module for sharing pattern extraction from target domains, and an M2M learning method to ensure the training of these modules. Extensive experiments conducted on 120 diverse monitoring stations demonstrate that M2M markedly enhances the accuracy of water quality predictions using various time series encoders. Code available at https://github.com/biya0105/M2M.

Quality Analysis Of Seameo Recfon Website Using The Webqual Method

his study aims to analyze and measure the quality of the SEAMEO RECFON website. The method used in this research is the Webqual method, which is a method or technique for measuring website quality based on end user perceptions which is used as the main reference with indicators of usability, information quality, and service interaction and the Importance Performance Analysis method. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire of 50 questionnaires. The results showed that the level of user satisfaction with functionality has been achieved, while the level of user satisfaction with information quality has not been achieved, and the quality-of-service interaction has not been achieved. Based on the assessment of the three measurement dimensions, the usability dimension has a value of (0.245), the service interaction dimension has a difference or gap value of - (0.39) and the information dimension has a difference or gap value of - (0.26). Based on this, it can be concluded that the actual perception of quality has not been able to meet the ideal quality desired by SEAMEO RECFON website users, especially from quality attributes related to information on the website.

11.F. Scientific session: If we build it, will they come? Evaluation of citywide park redesign and renovation in NYC

Abstract Urban environments, such as parks, play a crucial role in shaping the health of their residents. However, the relationship between parks and health remains inconclusive. This workshop will present findings from the Physical Activity and Redesigned Community Spaces (PARCS) Study that examined the community health impacts of the Community Parks Initiative (CPI), a citywide park equity initiative of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) that led to citywide park redesign and renovation across 67 low-income neighborhoods in NYC. Using a quasi-experimental design with socio-demographically matched control parks, we evaluated longitudinal changes in park use, physical activity, and psychosocial well-being as a result of CPI. There will be a total of 3 presentations. The first presentation will focus on the impact of CPI on park use before and after park renovation, relative to control parks, using data collected from the System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC). Results showed that CPI led to a significant net increase in park use, especially among adults. The second presentation will report on changes in perceived stress pre- and post-renovation among adults. Results showed that a greater decrease in perceived stress was associated with a sustained high or increased park use frequency in the context of high-quality CPI intervention parks. In contrast, the same association was not found in lower quality control parks. The third presentation will showcase a study that demonstrated a significant increase in children’s physical well-being, a dimension of quality of life, at CPI vs. control sites. The analysis also showed that children in the lowest socio-economic group might have benefited the greatest from CPI. PARCS is one of the largest intervention studies on the effects of park renovation on health. This workshop will engage participants in considering how these insights can be translated into actionable programs and policies in service of community health and health equity. Findings from PARCS will help inform future public health and urban planning interventions in the use of the built environment to promote population well-being. Key messages • Urban park renovations may contribute significantly to community health, demonstrating a vital link between the built environment and public health. • Investments in green spaces may enhance the physical and mental well-being of low-income urban communities, promoting social equity.