Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Healthcare needs and services
The Economic and Societal Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes, 2019 (Revised)
Examines costs resulting from motor vehicle crashes, including economic impact and premature death or lost quality-of-life for those who survive crashes with debilitating injuries. Features statistics on traffic fatalities from 1998-2019, portions of fatalities and injuries occurring in rural areas by injury severity for select states, and economic cost summary with breakdowns by urban and rural areas.
Author(s): Lawrence Blincoe, Ted R. Miller, Jing-Shiarn Wang, et al.
Date: 02/2023
Sponsoring organization: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Examines costs resulting from motor vehicle crashes, including economic impact and premature death or lost quality-of-life for those who survive crashes with debilitating injuries. Features statistics on traffic fatalities from 1998-2019, portions of fatalities and injuries occurring in rural areas by injury severity for select states, and economic cost summary with breakdowns by urban and rural areas.
Author(s): Lawrence Blincoe, Ted R. Miller, Jing-Shiarn Wang, et al.
Date: 02/2023
Sponsoring organization: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Perceived Benefits of Geriatric Specialty Telemedicine among Rural Patients and Caregivers
Explores the perceived benefits of a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) geriatric specialty telemedicine service (GRECC Connect), which connects geriatric interdisciplinary teams in urban areas with older veterans in rural areas through videoconferencing platforms. Summarizes results of interviews 30 rural older adults enrolled in the VHA and their caregivers about the content and quality of their GRECC Connect visits.
Author(s): Eileen M. Dryden, Meaghan A. Kennedy, Jennifer Conti, et al.
Citation: Health Services Research, 58(Suppl 1), 26-35
Date: 02/2023
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Explores the perceived benefits of a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) geriatric specialty telemedicine service (GRECC Connect), which connects geriatric interdisciplinary teams in urban areas with older veterans in rural areas through videoconferencing platforms. Summarizes results of interviews 30 rural older adults enrolled in the VHA and their caregivers about the content and quality of their GRECC Connect visits.
Author(s): Eileen M. Dryden, Meaghan A. Kennedy, Jennifer Conti, et al.
Citation: Health Services Research, 58(Suppl 1), 26-35
Date: 02/2023
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After Action Review/Improvement Plan: Strategic Planning Toolkit - Behavioral Health Edition
Toolkit provides guidance for completing an after action review of a post-behavioral health intervention. Toolkit is aimed at tribal leaders, public health practitioners, and other healthcare stakeholders in tribal communities. Provides the tools for designing, planning, preparing, and conducting an after action review.
Date: 02/2023
Sponsoring organization: Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, American Indian Research Center for Health
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Toolkit provides guidance for completing an after action review of a post-behavioral health intervention. Toolkit is aimed at tribal leaders, public health practitioners, and other healthcare stakeholders in tribal communities. Provides the tools for designing, planning, preparing, and conducting an after action review.
Date: 02/2023
Sponsoring organization: Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, American Indian Research Center for Health
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COVID-19 Vaccination Success Stories in Rural Communities
Identifies barriers to COVID-19 vaccine utilization in rural communities, and details strategies for increasing vaccine confidence and uptake. Includes case studies focused on Marshall County, Iowa; North Country, New Hampshire; Perry County, Kentucky; Rio Arriba County, New Mexico; Starr County, Texas; and Leflore and Jefferson Counties, Mississippi.
Author(s): Megan Heffernan, Jennifer Berktold
Date: 01/2023
Sponsoring organizations: East Tennessee State University, NORC at the University of Chicago
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Identifies barriers to COVID-19 vaccine utilization in rural communities, and details strategies for increasing vaccine confidence and uptake. Includes case studies focused on Marshall County, Iowa; North Country, New Hampshire; Perry County, Kentucky; Rio Arriba County, New Mexico; Starr County, Texas; and Leflore and Jefferson Counties, Mississippi.
Author(s): Megan Heffernan, Jennifer Berktold
Date: 01/2023
Sponsoring organizations: East Tennessee State University, NORC at the University of Chicago
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The Influence of Rural Healthcare Systems and Communities on Surgery and Recovery: A Qualitative Study
Examines the experiences of rural patients during the recovery process following a surgery. Utilizes interview feedback from 30 patients and discusses issues such as community and family support, healthcare access, quality of care, and privacy, trust, and stigma within rural medical contexts.
Author(s): Jordan E. Johnson, Josh Bleicher, Allison N. Blumling, et al.
Citation: Journal of Surgical Research, 281, 155-163
Date: 01/2023
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Examines the experiences of rural patients during the recovery process following a surgery. Utilizes interview feedback from 30 patients and discusses issues such as community and family support, healthcare access, quality of care, and privacy, trust, and stigma within rural medical contexts.
Author(s): Jordan E. Johnson, Josh Bleicher, Allison N. Blumling, et al.
Citation: Journal of Surgical Research, 281, 155-163
Date: 01/2023
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Geographic Disparities in the Availability of Mental Health Services in U.S. Public Schools
Analyzes geographic factors associated with the availability of mental health services in public schools, utilizing 2017-2018 School Survey on Crime and Safety data. Includes data on likelihood of providing mental health assessments or mental health treatment, and examines prevalence of factors limiting service availability at rural, urban, and suburban schools.
Author(s): Janessa M. Graves, Demetrius A. Abshire, Jessica L. Mackelprang, et al.
Citation: American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 64(1), 1-8
Date: 01/2023
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Analyzes geographic factors associated with the availability of mental health services in public schools, utilizing 2017-2018 School Survey on Crime and Safety data. Includes data on likelihood of providing mental health assessments or mental health treatment, and examines prevalence of factors limiting service availability at rural, urban, and suburban schools.
Author(s): Janessa M. Graves, Demetrius A. Abshire, Jessica L. Mackelprang, et al.
Citation: American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 64(1), 1-8
Date: 01/2023
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Supporting HPV Vaccination with Rural Communities
Discusses the importance of improving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in rural areas. Highlights the importance of overcoming challenges related to access, awareness, and education in order to address disparities.
Author(s): Casey L. Daniel
Date: 01/2023
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Discusses the importance of improving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in rural areas. Highlights the importance of overcoming challenges related to access, awareness, and education in order to address disparities.
Author(s): Casey L. Daniel
Date: 01/2023
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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COVID-19 Booster Vaccination in Rural Community Pharmacies
Examines perceptions surrounding COVID-19 booster vaccinations in rural southeastern community pharmacies. Utilizes February-March 2022 survey data from 112 pharmacists part of the the Rural Research Alliance of Community Pharmacies (RURAL-CP) and analyzes number of pharmacies offering COVID-19 booster vaccinations, reasons for choosing versus not choosing vaccination, barriers to COVID-19 booster vaccinations, and more.
Author(s): Abigail Gamble, Tessa J. Hastings, Salisa C. Westrick, et al.
Citation: Vaccine, 41(5), 999-1002
Date: 01/2023
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Examines perceptions surrounding COVID-19 booster vaccinations in rural southeastern community pharmacies. Utilizes February-March 2022 survey data from 112 pharmacists part of the the Rural Research Alliance of Community Pharmacies (RURAL-CP) and analyzes number of pharmacies offering COVID-19 booster vaccinations, reasons for choosing versus not choosing vaccination, barriers to COVID-19 booster vaccinations, and more.
Author(s): Abigail Gamble, Tessa J. Hastings, Salisa C. Westrick, et al.
Citation: Vaccine, 41(5), 999-1002
Date: 01/2023
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Strategies to Recruit Rural Primary Care Providers to Implement a Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Focused Integrated Care Model
Highlights a study on an intervention aimed at addressing systemic barriers to accessing medications for opioid used disorder (MOUD) for rural patients via an integrated care model. Breaks down the intervention structure and discusses project replication and sustainability.
Author(s): Renee M. Cloutier, Evan S. Cole, Brianna L. McDonough, et al.
Citation: Implementation Research and Practice, 4, 1-12
Date: 01/2023
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Highlights a study on an intervention aimed at addressing systemic barriers to accessing medications for opioid used disorder (MOUD) for rural patients via an integrated care model. Breaks down the intervention structure and discusses project replication and sustainability.
Author(s): Renee M. Cloutier, Evan S. Cole, Brianna L. McDonough, et al.
Citation: Implementation Research and Practice, 4, 1-12
Date: 01/2023
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Iowa's 2023-2027 State Health Improvement Plan
Provides information on the Healthy Iowans Partnership Steering Committee, public health department accreditation process, state health improvement plan (SHIP) and its phases, and population health metrics. Discusses health equity and improving health outcomes for disadvantaged populations, including rural.
Additional links: Summary
Date: 01/2023
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
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Provides information on the Healthy Iowans Partnership Steering Committee, public health department accreditation process, state health improvement plan (SHIP) and its phases, and population health metrics. Discusses health equity and improving health outcomes for disadvantaged populations, including rural.
Additional links: Summary
Date: 01/2023
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
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