Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention
Nurse-Designed Care Models and Culture of Health: Review of Three Case Studies
Presents findings from three studies, examining how each aligns with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's vision of a culture of health, describing barriers and facilitators faced by the models, and noting what communities can learn in order to more clearly define roles and health sector contributions to a culture of health. Includes an examination of the INSIGHTS into Children's Temperament intervention as observed in a rural Appalachian county.
Author(s): Grant R. Martsolf, Diana J. Mason, Jennifer Sloan, Cheryl G. Sullivan, Antonia M. Villarruel
Date: 2017
Sponsoring organization: RAND Corporation
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Presents findings from three studies, examining how each aligns with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's vision of a culture of health, describing barriers and facilitators faced by the models, and noting what communities can learn in order to more clearly define roles and health sector contributions to a culture of health. Includes an examination of the INSIGHTS into Children's Temperament intervention as observed in a rural Appalachian county.
Author(s): Grant R. Martsolf, Diana J. Mason, Jennifer Sloan, Cheryl G. Sullivan, Antonia M. Villarruel
Date: 2017
Sponsoring organization: RAND Corporation
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Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment: A Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 50
Assists substance abuse counselors working with adult clients who may be suicidal. Provides guidance to help clinical supervisors and administrators support the work of substance abuse counselors. Includes case studies of patients living in rural areas.
Date: 2017
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Assists substance abuse counselors working with adult clients who may be suicidal. Provides guidance to help clinical supervisors and administrators support the work of substance abuse counselors. Includes case studies of patients living in rural areas.
Date: 2017
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks
Provides resources and ideas on how to make current bicycle and pedestrian design appropriate for small towns and rural communities. Offers examples of project implementation and includes information on how mobility infrastructure can positively impact the health of rural citizens.
Author(s): Dana Dickman, Nick Falbo, Steve Durrant, et al.
Date: 12/2016
Sponsoring organization: Federal Highway Administration
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Provides resources and ideas on how to make current bicycle and pedestrian design appropriate for small towns and rural communities. Offers examples of project implementation and includes information on how mobility infrastructure can positively impact the health of rural citizens.
Author(s): Dana Dickman, Nick Falbo, Steve Durrant, et al.
Date: 12/2016
Sponsoring organization: Federal Highway Administration
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LTSS Research: LTSS for Native Veterans - Annotated Literature Review
Presents an annotated literature review of long-term services and supports research for Native American and Alaska Native veterans. Features information on nursing homes, assisted living, and home healthcare, among other topics.
Date: 12/2016
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Presents an annotated literature review of long-term services and supports research for Native American and Alaska Native veterans. Features information on nursing homes, assisted living, and home healthcare, among other topics.
Date: 12/2016
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Bullying Prevention in Indian Country
Features information and resources for bullying prevention among American Indian and Alaska Native youth. Presents evidence-based model programs and information about SAMHSA's Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center.
Date: 12/2016
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Features information and resources for bullying prevention among American Indian and Alaska Native youth. Presents evidence-based model programs and information about SAMHSA's Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center.
Date: 12/2016
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Medication-Assisted Treatment Models of Care for Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care Settings
Report details 12 promising medication-assisted treatment (MAT) models for treatment of opioid use disorder in a primary care setting. Discusses rural issues in several models.
Date: 12/2016
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Report details 12 promising medication-assisted treatment (MAT) models for treatment of opioid use disorder in a primary care setting. Discusses rural issues in several models.
Date: 12/2016
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Adverse Childhood Experiences and Health in Adulthood in a Rural Population-Based Sample
Presents results from a rural community-based study examining how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) affect health and well-being in adulthood. Reports on electronic medical record data related to body mass index and various medical diagnoses.
Author(s): Kristen C. Iniguez, Rachel V. Stankowski
Citation: Clinical Medicine & Research, 14(3-4), 126-137
Date: 12/2016
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Presents results from a rural community-based study examining how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) affect health and well-being in adulthood. Reports on electronic medical record data related to body mass index and various medical diagnoses.
Author(s): Kristen C. Iniguez, Rachel V. Stankowski
Citation: Clinical Medicine & Research, 14(3-4), 126-137
Date: 12/2016
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Determinants of Oral Health Assessment and Screening in Physician Assistant Clinical Practice
Results of a survey of physician assistant graduates, focused on their education in oral health and if or how they included oral health screenings and referrals in their clinical practice after graduation. Data and statistics for rural health clinics included, along with contributing factors of care such as availability of dentists, lack of insurance, and cost of dental work.
Date: 12/2016
Sponsoring organization: Center for Health Workforce Studies
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Results of a survey of physician assistant graduates, focused on their education in oral health and if or how they included oral health screenings and referrals in their clinical practice after graduation. Data and statistics for rural health clinics included, along with contributing factors of care such as availability of dentists, lack of insurance, and cost of dental work.
Date: 12/2016
Sponsoring organization: Center for Health Workforce Studies
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Supporting the Development of Young Children in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities Who Are Affected by Alcohol and Substance Exposure
Policy statement providing recommendations that promote the early development of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children who have been exposed to alcohol and substance abuse during pregnancy or early childhood. Discusses best practices and reviews promising strategies that tribal early childhood programs can use to support children's development and wellness. Also points out health disparities that exist between tribes and the general U.S. population, and uses case studies to show where success has been achieved in reducing the destructive effects of substance abuse.
Date: 12/2016
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Policy statement providing recommendations that promote the early development of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children who have been exposed to alcohol and substance abuse during pregnancy or early childhood. Discusses best practices and reviews promising strategies that tribal early childhood programs can use to support children's development and wellness. Also points out health disparities that exist between tribes and the general U.S. population, and uses case studies to show where success has been achieved in reducing the destructive effects of substance abuse.
Date: 12/2016
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Strengthening the Connection Between the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Farmer's Markets
Study showing the geographic distribution of farmer's markets with Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) programs in Washington, in relation to areas with high Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program populations. Includes breakdowns by rural and urban locations.
Author(s): Bridget Igoe, Dennis McDermot, Mandy Stahre
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 13
Date: 12/2016
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Study showing the geographic distribution of farmer's markets with Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) programs in Washington, in relation to areas with high Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program populations. Includes breakdowns by rural and urban locations.
Author(s): Bridget Igoe, Dennis McDermot, Mandy Stahre
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 13
Date: 12/2016
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