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Resources by Topic: Healthcare needs and services

Testing and Improving the Acceptability of a Web-Based Platform for Collective Intelligence to Improve Diagnostic Accuracy in Primary Care Clinics
Explores use of the Human Dx collective intelligence tool among 13 primary care providers in community-based clinics, including 3 in rural areas. Includes statistics on characteristics of participating clinicians, with breakdown by urban or rural location.
Author(s): Valy Fontil, Kate Radcliffe, Helena C. Lyson, et al.
Citation: JAMIA Open, 2(1), 40-48
Date: 04/2019
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The Oral Health of American Indian and Alaska Native Children Aged 1-5 Years: Results of the 2018-19 IHS Oral Health Survey
Details the results of a survey on the oral health of American Indian and Alaska Native children ages 1-5. Compares rates to other groups and with rates from 2010 and 2014. Discusses the potential negative health effects of poor oral health during childhood.
Author(s): Kathy R. Phipps, Timothy L. Ricks, Nathan P. Mork, Timothy L. Lozon
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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Opioid Addiction: Meeting the Need for Treatment in Michigan
Analyzes survey data from village, township, city, and county leaders throughout Michigan to identify drug treatment needs across the state. Discusses access issues related to treatment programs that are particularly present in rural areas and information on providing local treatment programs. Offers policy implications and recommendations to improve treatment options.
Author(s): Amy Bohnert, Jennifer Erb-Downward, Thomas Ivacko
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan
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Serum Cotinine Versus Parent Reported Measures of Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Rural Appalachian Children
Highlights a study of secondhand smoke exposure in Appalachian children. Features data collected from children aged 7-9 and compares rates to national and Appalachian-state rates.
Author(s): Samrat Yeramaneni, Kimberly Yolton, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Kim N. Dietrich, Erin N. Haynes
Citation: Journal of Appalachian Health, 1(1), 15-26
Date: 04/2019
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Rural Health Research Recap: State of Rural Women's Healthcare Utilization and Health Indicators
Summarizes rural and urban statistics describing health indicators and healthcare utilization for women, maternal and obstetric healthcare services, and maternal substance use. Includes information regarding barriers to accessing care.
Author(s): Shawnda Schroeder
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Research Gateway
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American Farm Bureau Federation Rural Stress Polling Presentation
Summarizes the results of a survey of rural adults, farmers, and farmworkers regarding mental health. Includes statistics and data describing access to mental health resources, mental health concerns for farmers, ways to reduce stigma, general impressions of mental health, and more.
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organizations: American Farm Bureau Federation, Morning Consult
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Disaster Exposure and Mental Health Among Puerto Rican Youths After Hurricane Maria
Results of a survey administered to 96,108 public school students between February and June 2018. Features statistics including percentage by educational region of students reporting exposure to stressors that warrant mental health services.
Author(s): Rosaura Orengo-Aguayo, Regan W. Stewart, Michael A. de Arellano
Citation: JAMA Network Open 2(4)
Date: 04/2019
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Preventive Health Service Use among Rural Women
A study of national data to understand whether health status and sociodemographic characteristics explain the differences in use of preventive services among women in rural and urban areas from 2014-2016. Features statistics including receipt of various services, health status indicators, sociodemographic characteristics, and predictions of women's health service receipt, with breakdowns by rural or urban residence.
Author(s): Erika Ziller, Jennifer Lenardson, Nathan Paluso, Jaclyn Janis
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: Maine Rural Health Research Center
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Independent Evaluation of Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+): First Annual Report
Provides an overview of first-year findings for CPC+, including who participated, the supports practices received, how practices implemented CPC+, and the impacts on cost, service use, and outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries. Features statistics with breakdowns by rural, suburban, or urban location.
Additional links: Appendices to the Supplemental Volume, Findings at a Glance, Supplemental Volume
Author(s): Deborah Peikes, Grace Anglin, Mary Harrington, et al.
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organizations: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Mathematica Policy Research
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Health Disparities Related to Smoking in Appalachia: Practical Strategies and Recommendations for Communities
Offers statistics on smoking in rural Appalachian communities. Highlights strategies and resources to reduce tobacco use. Covers recommendations to assist policymakers, funders, and leaders working to reduce health disparities related to smoking and tobacco use.
Author(s): Kate Beatty, Nathan Hale, Michael Meit, et al.
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: Appalachian Regional Commission
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