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Hospice Workforce: An Annotated Review of the Literature
Contains an annotated review of hospice workforce literature published between 2000 and 2013. Review was completed to assist in identifying hospice provider types for a hospice workforce study by the Rural Health Reform Policy Research Center.
Author(s): Shawnda Schroeder
Date: 11/2013
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Reform Policy Research Center
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Contains an annotated review of hospice workforce literature published between 2000 and 2013. Review was completed to assist in identifying hospice provider types for a hospice workforce study by the Rural Health Reform Policy Research Center.
Author(s): Shawnda Schroeder
Date: 11/2013
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Reform Policy Research Center
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Case Studies of Regional Extension Centers Serving Rural Practices: Minnesota and North Dakota
Presents a case study focusing on the Health Information Technology (HIT) Regional Extension Center (REC) serving North Dakota and Minnesota (the Regional Extension Assistance Center for HIT, or REACH) and its experience working with rural physician practices in the two states.
Author(s): Michelle Casey, Ira Moscovice, Alex McEllistrem-Evenson
Date: 11/2013
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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Presents a case study focusing on the Health Information Technology (HIT) Regional Extension Center (REC) serving North Dakota and Minnesota (the Regional Extension Assistance Center for HIT, or REACH) and its experience working with rural physician practices in the two states.
Author(s): Michelle Casey, Ira Moscovice, Alex McEllistrem-Evenson
Date: 11/2013
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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Case Studies of Regional Extension Centers Serving Rural Practices: North Carolina
Presents a case study focusing on the North Carolina Health Information Technology (HIT) Regional Extension Center (REC) and its experience working with rural physician practices in the state.
Author(s): Michelle Casey, Ira Moscovice, Alex McEllistrem-Evenson
Date: 11/2013
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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Presents a case study focusing on the North Carolina Health Information Technology (HIT) Regional Extension Center (REC) and its experience working with rural physician practices in the state.
Author(s): Michelle Casey, Ira Moscovice, Alex McEllistrem-Evenson
Date: 11/2013
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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CDC Health Disparities and Inequalities Report - United States, 2013
Addresses the differences in mortality and disease risk factors related to behaviors, access to healthcare, and social determinants of health in both rural and urban settings.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 62(3)
Date: 11/2013
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Addresses the differences in mortality and disease risk factors related to behaviors, access to healthcare, and social determinants of health in both rural and urban settings.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 62(3)
Date: 11/2013
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Interprofessional Practice Education: Is the 'Interprofessional' Component Relevant to Recruiting New Graduates to Underserved Areas?
Examines interprofessional education and its impact on recruiting new health professionals to work in rural areas.
Author(s): Siegrid Deutschlander, Esther Suter, Ruby Grymonpre
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 13(4), 2489
Date: 11/2013
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Examines interprofessional education and its impact on recruiting new health professionals to work in rural areas.
Author(s): Siegrid Deutschlander, Esther Suter, Ruby Grymonpre
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 13(4), 2489
Date: 11/2013
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Overview of Hospital Stays in the United States, 2011
Presents the annual statistical report on inpatient hospital stays, using data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project. Includes rural areas, which account for the smallest share of stays, but the highest per capita.
Author(s): Anne Pfuntner, Lauren M. Wier, Anne Elixhauser
Date: 11/2013
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Presents the annual statistical report on inpatient hospital stays, using data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project. Includes rural areas, which account for the smallest share of stays, but the highest per capita.
Author(s): Anne Pfuntner, Lauren M. Wier, Anne Elixhauser
Date: 11/2013
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Advancing Geriatrics Fellowship Programs Through a Community-Based Residency Network
Describes a project, conducted through Michigan State University, which studied the formation of geriatric fellowship programs within an established family medicine residency network to recruit and retain graduates. Facilitates the accreditation of new programs in nonmetropolitan communities, recruits fellows into underserved areas, and helps retain graduates to practice and teach in neighboring areas.
Author(s): Kevin Foley, Marolee Neuberger, Mary Noel, et al.
Citation: Family Medicine, 45(10), 719-725
Date: 11/2013
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Describes a project, conducted through Michigan State University, which studied the formation of geriatric fellowship programs within an established family medicine residency network to recruit and retain graduates. Facilitates the accreditation of new programs in nonmetropolitan communities, recruits fellows into underserved areas, and helps retain graduates to practice and teach in neighboring areas.
Author(s): Kevin Foley, Marolee Neuberger, Mary Noel, et al.
Citation: Family Medicine, 45(10), 719-725
Date: 11/2013
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Oregon Indigenous Farmworkers: Results of Promotor Intervention on Pesticide Knowledge and Organophosphate Metabolite Levels
Highlights a study on changes in health knowledge relating to pesticides of indigenous farmworkers in Oregon. Details the results of participants' pesticide knowledge from pre/post-intervention questionnaires and biological testing.
Author(s): Linda McCauley, Jennifer D. Runkle, Julie Samples, et al.
Citation: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 55(10), 1164-1170
Date: 10/2013
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Highlights a study on changes in health knowledge relating to pesticides of indigenous farmworkers in Oregon. Details the results of participants' pesticide knowledge from pre/post-intervention questionnaires and biological testing.
Author(s): Linda McCauley, Jennifer D. Runkle, Julie Samples, et al.
Citation: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 55(10), 1164-1170
Date: 10/2013
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From Kids, Through Kids, To Kids: Examining the Social Influence Strategies Used by Adolescents to Promote Prevention among Peers
Examines messages adolescents believe are most effective in persuading their peers to resist substance use through an analysis of messages created by students from 20 rural middle schools. Gathers data on the audience-generated intervention messages to determine if they are similar to campaign philosophy and branding.
Author(s): Janice L. Krieger, Samantha Coveleski, Michael L. Hecht, et al.
Citation: Health Communication, 28(7), 683-695
Date: 10/2013
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Examines messages adolescents believe are most effective in persuading their peers to resist substance use through an analysis of messages created by students from 20 rural middle schools. Gathers data on the audience-generated intervention messages to determine if they are similar to campaign philosophy and branding.
Author(s): Janice L. Krieger, Samantha Coveleski, Michael L. Hecht, et al.
Citation: Health Communication, 28(7), 683-695
Date: 10/2013
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Comparing the Effects of Teen Mentors to Adult Teachers on Child Lifestyle Behaviors and Health Outcomes in Appalachia
Explores a study of a school-based intervention that mentors young children to reverse obesity health risks in rural Appalachia. Compares two curriculum delivery methods, one using teen mentors and the other adult teachers. Assesses the effects of the number of mentoring sessions attended on the intended outcomes.
Author(s): Laureen H. Smith, Christopher Holloman
Citation: Journal of School Nursing, 29(5), 386-396
Date: 10/2013
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Explores a study of a school-based intervention that mentors young children to reverse obesity health risks in rural Appalachia. Compares two curriculum delivery methods, one using teen mentors and the other adult teachers. Assesses the effects of the number of mentoring sessions attended on the intended outcomes.
Author(s): Laureen H. Smith, Christopher Holloman
Citation: Journal of School Nursing, 29(5), 386-396
Date: 10/2013
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