Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Health conditions
Comparing Two Telehealth Approaches for Treating Complex Psychiatric Disorders in Primary Care -- The SPIRIT Study
Details a study on the use of telepsychiatry and telepsychology to treat complex psychiatric disorders in rural primary care settings. Discusses a trials done in 24 primary care clinics without behavioral health services. Compares models of care and draws conclusions from survey data.
Additional links: En Español, Research Summary
Author(s): John C. Fortney, Jürgen Unützer
Date: 2022
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Details a study on the use of telepsychiatry and telepsychology to treat complex psychiatric disorders in rural primary care settings. Discusses a trials done in 24 primary care clinics without behavioral health services. Compares models of care and draws conclusions from survey data.
Additional links: En Español, Research Summary
Author(s): John C. Fortney, Jürgen Unützer
Date: 2022
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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Rural Postpartum Mothers in the United States: Prevalence, Severity, and Psychosocial Correlates
Results of a study exploring the severity of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) among postpartum women living in communities of 50,000 or fewer people. Features statistics including characteristics of participants and associations with PFD symptoms.
Author(s): Kailey Snyder, Elizabeth Mollard, Kari Bargstadt-Wilson, et al.
Citation: Women Health, 62(9-10), 775–787
Date: 2022
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Results of a study exploring the severity of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) among postpartum women living in communities of 50,000 or fewer people. Features statistics including characteristics of participants and associations with PFD symptoms.
Author(s): Kailey Snyder, Elizabeth Mollard, Kari Bargstadt-Wilson, et al.
Citation: Women Health, 62(9-10), 775–787
Date: 2022
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New Mexico Health & Human Services Data Book, 2022
2022 data book for New Mexico highlighting sociodemographic indicators, substance use, behavioral health, various health conditions, mortality, and more. Includes county profiles outlining a range of demographic, economic, and health data.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: New Mexico Human Services Department
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2022 data book for New Mexico highlighting sociodemographic indicators, substance use, behavioral health, various health conditions, mortality, and more. Includes county profiles outlining a range of demographic, economic, and health data.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: New Mexico Human Services Department
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Rural Wisconsin Caregiver Resources Toolkit 2022
Compendium of resources intended to help caregivers find the information they need to perform their caregiving roles effectively. Includes resources to help caregivers perform medical and nursing tasks, resources relating to advance directives and power of attorney, links to a broad range of Wisconsin and national caregiver resources, and resources intended to help caregivers address their own health and well-being.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative
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Compendium of resources intended to help caregivers find the information they need to perform their caregiving roles effectively. Includes resources to help caregivers perform medical and nursing tasks, resources relating to advance directives and power of attorney, links to a broad range of Wisconsin and national caregiver resources, and resources intended to help caregivers address their own health and well-being.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative
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Indiana State Health Assessment and Improvement Plan: 2022-2026
Provides an overview of the current health and quality of life of Indiana residents, factors that influence health, and strategies and goals for improving health through 2026. Includes information on social determinants of health, county health rankings, demographic and COVID-19 data by preparedness district, and more.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: Indiana Department of Health
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Provides an overview of the current health and quality of life of Indiana residents, factors that influence health, and strategies and goals for improving health through 2026. Includes information on social determinants of health, county health rankings, demographic and COVID-19 data by preparedness district, and more.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: Indiana Department of Health
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Agricultural Health Study: 2022 Study Update
Report presents an update from the Agricultural Health Study, a long-term study from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Discusses the health risk from pesticide exposure, including cancer and immune function.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: National Institutes of Health
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Report presents an update from the Agricultural Health Study, a long-term study from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Discusses the health risk from pesticide exposure, including cancer and immune function.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: National Institutes of Health
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Promoting Health Equity in Cancer Care: Proceedings of a Workshop
Presents proceedings from a 2021 workshop on issues related to disparities in cancer incidence, care, and patient outcomes. Discusses structural racism, social determinants of health, and health disparities for specific populations such as minorities and those living in rural areas. Provides strategies for understanding cultural factors related to establishing quality cancer care for all patients.
Additional links: Read Online
Author(s): Board on Health Care Services
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: Health and Medicine Division (HMD), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Presents proceedings from a 2021 workshop on issues related to disparities in cancer incidence, care, and patient outcomes. Discusses structural racism, social determinants of health, and health disparities for specific populations such as minorities and those living in rural areas. Provides strategies for understanding cultural factors related to establishing quality cancer care for all patients.
Additional links: Read Online
Author(s): Board on Health Care Services
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: Health and Medicine Division (HMD), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Addressing Structural Racism, Bias, and Health Communication as Foundational Drivers of Obesity: Proceedings of a Workshop Series
Presents proceedings from a 2021 workshop series on issues related to obesity such as structural racism, stigma, weight bias, health communication, and potential data-driven solutions. Includes strategies for developing positive interactions with diverse populations as well as information specific to tribal areas.
Additional links: Read Online
Author(s): Food and Nutrition Board
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: Health and Medicine Division (HMD), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Presents proceedings from a 2021 workshop series on issues related to obesity such as structural racism, stigma, weight bias, health communication, and potential data-driven solutions. Includes strategies for developing positive interactions with diverse populations as well as information specific to tribal areas.
Additional links: Read Online
Author(s): Food and Nutrition Board
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: Health and Medicine Division (HMD), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Emerging Stronger After COVID-19: Priorities for Health System Transformation
Collection of papers examining the weaknesses of major healthcare sectors before the COVID-19 pandemic, how each sector responded to the pandemic, and the opportunities that exist for strengthening and transforming the healthcare system. Includes rural references throughout.
Additional links: Read Online
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: National Academy of Medicine
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Collection of papers examining the weaknesses of major healthcare sectors before the COVID-19 pandemic, how each sector responded to the pandemic, and the opportunities that exist for strengthening and transforming the healthcare system. Includes rural references throughout.
Additional links: Read Online
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: National Academy of Medicine
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COVID-10 Vaccines: Studying Historical Successes (and Failures) for Equity-Centered Approaches to Vaccinating Indigenous Communities, Undocumented Immigrants, and Communities of Color: Proceedings of a Workshop--In Brief
Proceedings of a public webinar focused on previous historical efforts to vaccinate people, highlighting what was successfully and what was unsuccessful. Panelists include the incident commander for managing COVID-19 on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the chief medical officer for Alaska, a researcher with the Farmworker Association of Florida, the director of emergency social medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, and a professor at the Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy.
Additional links: Read Online
Author(s): Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: Health and Medicine Division (HMD), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Proceedings of a public webinar focused on previous historical efforts to vaccinate people, highlighting what was successfully and what was unsuccessful. Panelists include the incident commander for managing COVID-19 on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the chief medical officer for Alaska, a researcher with the Farmworker Association of Florida, the director of emergency social medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, and a professor at the Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy.
Additional links: Read Online
Author(s): Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: Health and Medicine Division (HMD), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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