Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Health occupations
A Rural-Urban Comparison of Allied Health Average Hourly Wages
Explores the hourly wage differences of allied health care professionals in rural and urban areas. Discusses whether a wage deviation contributes to the health care workforce shortage issues found in rural areas.
Author(s): Indira Richardson, Rebecca Slifkin, Randy Randolph, Mark Holmes
Date: 01/2009
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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Explores the hourly wage differences of allied health care professionals in rural and urban areas. Discusses whether a wage deviation contributes to the health care workforce shortage issues found in rural areas.
Author(s): Indira Richardson, Rebecca Slifkin, Randy Randolph, Mark Holmes
Date: 01/2009
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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A Critical Review of Interventions to Redress the Inequitable Distribution of Healthcare Professionals to Rural and Remote Areas
Reviews the literature on the recruitment and retention of health care providers to rural areas with a focus on physicians. Addresses geographic origin, scholarships and loan repayment programs, and policies.
Author(s): Nathan Wilson, Ian Couper, Elma De Vries, et al.
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 9(2), 1060
Date: 2009
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Reviews the literature on the recruitment and retention of health care providers to rural areas with a focus on physicians. Addresses geographic origin, scholarships and loan repayment programs, and policies.
Author(s): Nathan Wilson, Ian Couper, Elma De Vries, et al.
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 9(2), 1060
Date: 2009
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Malpractice Burden, Rural Location, and Discontinuation of Obstetric Care: A Study of Obstetric Providers in Michigan
Reports on a study that examined whether higher malpractice burden on obstetric providers was associated with an increased likelihood of discontinuing obstetric care and whether there were rural-urban differences in the relationship.
Author(s): Xiao Xu, Kristine A. Siefert, Peter D. Jacobson, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 25(1), 33-42
Date: 2009
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Reports on a study that examined whether higher malpractice burden on obstetric providers was associated with an increased likelihood of discontinuing obstetric care and whether there were rural-urban differences in the relationship.
Author(s): Xiao Xu, Kristine A. Siefert, Peter D. Jacobson, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 25(1), 33-42
Date: 2009
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Rural Nurse Job Satisfaction
Reports on a survey of rural hospital nurses in the Northwest United States to determine job satisfaction factors.
Author(s): Deana Molinari, Maria Monserud
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 8(4), 1055
Date: 12/2008
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Reports on a survey of rural hospital nurses in the Northwest United States to determine job satisfaction factors.
Author(s): Deana Molinari, Maria Monserud
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 8(4), 1055
Date: 12/2008
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Wyoming Primary Care Gaps and Policy Options
Provides an overview of the primary care workforce shortages in Wyoming. Discusses examples and policy options that could be implemented to bolster the primary care workforce within the state. Provides statistics on primary care providers by county and by provider characteristics.
Author(s): Susan M. Skillman, C. Holly A. Andrilla, Mark P. Doescher, Barbara J. Robinson
Date: 12/2008
Sponsoring organization: UW Center for Health Workforce Studies
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Provides an overview of the primary care workforce shortages in Wyoming. Discusses examples and policy options that could be implemented to bolster the primary care workforce within the state. Provides statistics on primary care providers by county and by provider characteristics.
Author(s): Susan M. Skillman, C. Holly A. Andrilla, Mark P. Doescher, Barbara J. Robinson
Date: 12/2008
Sponsoring organization: UW Center for Health Workforce Studies
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A Comprehensive Medical Education Program Response to Rural Primary Care Needs
Describes the Rural Medical Education (RMED) program designed to address the healthcare workforce needs with a focus on reducing rural health disparities. Covers the characteristics, results, and lessons learned from the RMED program.
Author(s): Michael Glasser, Matthew Hunsaker, Kimberly Sweet, Martin MacDowell, Mark Meurer
Citation: Academic Medicine, 83(10), 952-961
Date: 10/2008
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Describes the Rural Medical Education (RMED) program designed to address the healthcare workforce needs with a focus on reducing rural health disparities. Covers the characteristics, results, and lessons learned from the RMED program.
Author(s): Michael Glasser, Matthew Hunsaker, Kimberly Sweet, Martin MacDowell, Mark Meurer
Citation: Academic Medicine, 83(10), 952-961
Date: 10/2008
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The U.S. Rural Physician Workforce: Analysis of Medical School Graduates from 1988-1997
Describes the training of the rural physician workforce in the United States and examines the variations in medical school and residency production of rural physicians.
Additional links: Policy Brief
Author(s): Frederick M. Chen, Meredith A. Fordyce, Steve Andes, L. Gary Hart
Date: 10/2008
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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Describes the training of the rural physician workforce in the United States and examines the variations in medical school and residency production of rural physicians.
Additional links: Policy Brief
Author(s): Frederick M. Chen, Meredith A. Fordyce, Steve Andes, L. Gary Hart
Date: 10/2008
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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The Trend Toward the Clinical Doctorate in Allied Health: Implications for Rural Communities
Examines how the transition to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree has affected the supply and quality of rural physical therapy care.
Author(s): Janet K. Freburger, Jennifer King, Rebecca Slifkin
Date: 08/2008
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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Examines how the transition to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree has affected the supply and quality of rural physical therapy care.
Author(s): Janet K. Freburger, Jennifer King, Rebecca Slifkin
Date: 08/2008
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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Challenges for Rural Emergency Medical Services: Medical Oversight
Examines the challenges faced by rural emergency medical service agencies in recruiting a medical director and providing medical direction for EMS personnel.
Author(s): Victoria Freeman, Rebecca Slifkin, Daniel Patterson
Date: 05/2008
Sponsoring organization: The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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Examines the challenges faced by rural emergency medical service agencies in recruiting a medical director and providing medical direction for EMS personnel.
Author(s): Victoria Freeman, Rebecca Slifkin, Daniel Patterson
Date: 05/2008
Sponsoring organization: The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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Perceptions Regarding Electronic Health Record Implementation Among Health Information Management Professionals in Alabama: A Statewide Survey and Analysis
Summarizes results of a study that assessed the factors, benefits, and barriers associated with implementing an electronic health records system in Alabama's rural and urban hospitals.
Author(s): Shannon H. Houser, Lucretia A. Johnson
Citation: Perspectives in Health Information Management, 5
Date: 05/2008
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Summarizes results of a study that assessed the factors, benefits, and barriers associated with implementing an electronic health records system in Alabama's rural and urban hospitals.
Author(s): Shannon H. Houser, Lucretia A. Johnson
Citation: Perspectives in Health Information Management, 5
Date: 05/2008
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