Other Case Studies and Collections of Program Examples
In addition to RHIhub's Rural Health Models and Innovations rural program examples, you may also want to browse other case studies, databases, and websites with collections of health programs.
Each resource listed below uses its own criteria for selecting program examples, which may range from programs known to be effective based on research to anecdotal accounts. In each resource, you may want to review information on the level of evidence required for a program's selection.
May include non-rural programs that could be applicable to rural health delivery.
Rural Behavioral Health Programs and Promising Practices
Examines rural behavioral health programs that were involved in a 2008 study. Reports information gathered from the study, the value of collecting and using the data to make program improvements, and finding funding for sustainability.
Date: 06/2011
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Examines rural behavioral health programs that were involved in a 2008 study. Reports information gathered from the study, the value of collecting and using the data to make program improvements, and finding funding for sustainability.
Date: 06/2011
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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The Rockcastle Project: A Case Study of Interprofessional Clinical Education and Practice in a Rural Medical Center
Describes a pilot project regarding an interprofessional, evidence-based learning experience for students in three disciplines during a four-week period in a rural hospital in Kentucky.
Author(s): Dana Howell, Lynn English, Judith Page
Citation: Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 9(2)
Date: 04/2011
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Describes a pilot project regarding an interprofessional, evidence-based learning experience for students in three disciplines during a four-week period in a rural hospital in Kentucky.
Author(s): Dana Howell, Lynn English, Judith Page
Citation: Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 9(2)
Date: 04/2011
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Achieving Success in QIO and Rural Hospital Partnerships
Provides 4 case studies that highlight strategies employed by Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) to help small rural hospitals implement successful quality improvement initiatives. Focuses on the benefits of technical assistance from QIOs to rural hospitals.
Author(s): Janet Pagan-Sutton, Lauren Silver, Jyoti Gupta
Date: 02/2009
Sponsoring organization: NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
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Provides 4 case studies that highlight strategies employed by Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) to help small rural hospitals implement successful quality improvement initiatives. Focuses on the benefits of technical assistance from QIOs to rural hospitals.
Author(s): Janet Pagan-Sutton, Lauren Silver, Jyoti Gupta
Date: 02/2009
Sponsoring organization: NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
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Disaster Recovery in Rural Communities: A Case Study of Southwest Louisiana
Provides a descriptive case study that describes the disaster recovery and rebuilding process in the three parishes in South Louisiana that were hardest hit by Hurricane Rita in 2005.
Author(s): Deborah M. Tootle
Citation: Southern Rural Sociology, 22(2), 6-27
Date: 2007
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Provides a descriptive case study that describes the disaster recovery and rebuilding process in the three parishes in South Louisiana that were hardest hit by Hurricane Rita in 2005.
Author(s): Deborah M. Tootle
Citation: Southern Rural Sociology, 22(2), 6-27
Date: 2007
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Impact of Seasonal Population Variations on Frontier Communities: Maintenance of the Healthcare Infrastructure
Provides findings from three case studies of frontier communities with seasonal population variations: Skagway, Alaska; Quartzsite, Arizona; and Lake City/Hinsdale County, Colorado. Discusses the experiences of these communities in meeting the health care needs of the permanent local population and seasonal residents and visitors.
Date: 04/2006
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Frontier Communities
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Provides findings from three case studies of frontier communities with seasonal population variations: Skagway, Alaska; Quartzsite, Arizona; and Lake City/Hinsdale County, Colorado. Discusses the experiences of these communities in meeting the health care needs of the permanent local population and seasonal residents and visitors.
Date: 04/2006
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Frontier Communities
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Models for Providing Hospice Care in Rural Areas: Successes and Challenges
Describes different approaches for providing hospice care in rural areas, with case studies from hospices in Florida, Minnesota, Oregon, and Wisconsin. Includes data on rural and urban Medicare-certified hospice services.
Author(s): Michelle M. Casey, Ira Moscovice, Beth Virnig, Sarah Kind
Date: 01/2003
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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Describes different approaches for providing hospice care in rural areas, with case studies from hospices in Florida, Minnesota, Oregon, and Wisconsin. Includes data on rural and urban Medicare-certified hospice services.
Author(s): Michelle M. Casey, Ira Moscovice, Beth Virnig, Sarah Kind
Date: 01/2003
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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Jaynes Family Practice: An Appalachian Medical Clinic Providing Exceptional Patient Care
Provides information on an Appalachian Rural Health Clinic located in Corbin, Kentucky. Discusses the clinic's experiences with the Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project (RHPTP) and providing quality care to their patients.
Sponsoring organization: National Rural Health Resource Center
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Provides information on an Appalachian Rural Health Clinic located in Corbin, Kentucky. Discusses the clinic's experiences with the Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project (RHPTP) and providing quality care to their patients.
Sponsoring organization: National Rural Health Resource Center
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CDC Rural Health Success Stories
Brief descriptions of CDC partnerships and collaborations with rural school-based and state programs to address health concerns.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Brief descriptions of CDC partnerships and collaborations with rural school-based and state programs to address health concerns.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Suicide Prevention Resource Center - Best Practices Registry
Presents a database of best practices for suicide prevention. Allows users to search by population served, location, and approaches, including by rural and urban locations.
Sponsoring organization: Suicide Prevention Resource Center
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Presents a database of best practices for suicide prevention. Allows users to search by population served, location, and approaches, including by rural and urban locations.
Sponsoring organization: Suicide Prevention Resource Center
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Rural Emergency Preparedness and Response Toolkit
Resources and strategies to support rural emergency planning, response, and recovery. Includes detailed case studies, and discusses cross-cutting issues, specific types of disasters, funding, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Resources and strategies to support rural emergency planning, response, and recovery. Includes detailed case studies, and discusses cross-cutting issues, specific types of disasters, funding, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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