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Assessing Fidelity of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Rural VA Clinics: Design of a Randomized Implementation Effectiveness (Hybrid Type III) Trial
Reports on a study to redesign the CALM (coordinated anxiety learning and management) tool for cognitive behavioral therapy to meet the needs of mental health clinicians working in Veteran Affairs (VA) community-based outpatient clinics (CBOC) treating rural veterans. Also assesses the best method for future implementation of the CALM tool among mental health providers in rural VA CBOCs.
Author(s): Michael A. Cucciare, Geoffrey M. Curran, Michelle G. Craske, et al.
Citation: Implementation Science, 11(65)
Date: 05/2016
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The Communities That Care Coalition Model for Improving Community Health through Clinical-Community Partnerships: A Population Health Case Report
Discussion paper featuring a community coalition in rural western Massachusetts focused on supporting youth well-being and reducing youth substance use. Describes the initiative and the partners involved, including clinicians and public health. Discusses how the Communities That Care Coalition works within a network of local coalitions, including acting as the prevention arm of the region's Opioid Task Force.
Author(s): Jeanette Voas, Katherine Allen, Ruth Potee
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organization: National Academy of Medicine
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Food Security Among Hispanic Adults in the United States, 2011-2014
Analyzes the magnitude of food insecurity across diverse Hispanic adults in the U.S. using 2011-2014 data derived from the Current Population Survey's Food Security Supplement, an annual survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. Provides demographic data regarding ethnicity, immigration status, income, employment, educational attainment, and metropolitan/nonmetropolitan residence status.
Additional links: Report Summary
Author(s): Matthew P. Rabbitt, Michael D. Smith, Alisha Coleman-Jensen
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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2015 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report: Chartbook on Access to Health Care
Summarizes and illustrates trends across measures of access to healthcare using data from the National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report. Includes a chart displaying the distribution of trauma center utilization by geographic location, including rural areas.
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Aging Veterans in the United States: A Snapshot of Older Veterans and Their Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics
A discussion of veterans 55 years and older living in the United States. Includes information about the disproportionate number of older veterans in rural areas and the need for housing and other support services to help them. Includes data and statistics regarding both urban and rural veterans.
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organization: Housing Assistance Council
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The Number and Share of Veterans Living in Rural America Is Declining
Bar chart showing the percentage of veterans living in rural areas in 2007 compared to 2014, by service period.
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences in a Family Medicine Setting: A Feasibility Study
Reports on a study set in 3 rural clinical sites exploring the feasibility of using the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) screening model for adults during routine office visits. ACEs are generally accepted as predictors in adult health outcomes.
Author(s): Patricia T. Glowa, Ardis L. Olson, Deborah J. Johnson
Citation: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 29(3), 303-307
Date: 05/2016
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Understanding Trends in Rural Child Poverty, 2003-14
Discusses the income inequality experienced in rural America and changes in child poverty rates over time.
Author(s): Thomas Hertz, Tracey Farrigan
Citation: Amber Waves
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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School Factors Associated With the Percentage of Students Who Walk or Bike to School, School Health Policies and Practices Study, 2014
Examines health benefits of active school transport, such as walking or biking. Features statistics including breakdowns by school locations in cities, suburbs, towns, or rural locations.
Author(s): Sherry Everett Jones, Sarah Sliwa
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 13
Date: 05/2016
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Veterans' Health Care: Proper Plan Needed to Modernize System for Paying Community Providers
Examines the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Medicare and TRICARE systems in regards to processing Veterans healthcare claims including processing times and factors that have impeded processing and payment, as well as modified provisions to improve claim processing. Provides an overview of the Veterans Choice Program and other types of community healthcare programs offered by Veterans Affairs (VA).
Additional links: Full Report
Author(s): Randall B. Williamson
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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