Rural Health
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Trends in Rates of Perforated Appendix, 2001-2010
Provides data on appendicitis overall and the potentially avoidable perforated appendix. Table 1 provides 2010 data by urban and rural location. Figure 5 provide trends in the rate of perforated appendix for urban and rural locations from 2004 to 2010.
Author(s): Marguerite L. Barrett, Anika L. Hines, Roxanne M. Andrews
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Provides data on appendicitis overall and the potentially avoidable perforated appendix. Table 1 provides 2010 data by urban and rural location. Figure 5 provide trends in the rate of perforated appendix for urban and rural locations from 2004 to 2010.
Author(s): Marguerite L. Barrett, Anika L. Hines, Roxanne M. Andrews
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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A Longitudinal Examination of Psychological, Behavioral, Academic, and Relationship Consequences of Dating Abuse Victimization Among a Primarily Rural Sample of Adolescents
A longitudinal study to examine the effects of psychological and physical dating abuse victimization on youth in grades 8 to 12, conducted in two rural North Carolina counties.
Author(s): Vangie Ann Foshee, Heath Luz McNaughton Reyes, Nisha C. Gottfredson, Ling-Yin Chang, Susan T. Ennett
Citation: Journal of Adolescent Health, 53(6), 723-9
Date: 07/2013
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A longitudinal study to examine the effects of psychological and physical dating abuse victimization on youth in grades 8 to 12, conducted in two rural North Carolina counties.
Author(s): Vangie Ann Foshee, Heath Luz McNaughton Reyes, Nisha C. Gottfredson, Ling-Yin Chang, Susan T. Ennett
Citation: Journal of Adolescent Health, 53(6), 723-9
Date: 07/2013
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How Hospital Leaders Can Build Good Working Relationships with Physicians
Explores potential barriers to physician engagement. Discusses strategies to help rural hospital leaders build good working relationships with physicians.
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Value
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Explores potential barriers to physician engagement. Discusses strategies to help rural hospital leaders build good working relationships with physicians.
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Value
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Mobilizing Community Partnerships in Rural Communities: Strategies and Techniques
Describes how rural communities can develop and maintain organizational and community partnerships with local health departments, community health centers, healthcare organizations, offices of rural health, hospitals, and non-profit organizations. Recommendations are based on interviews with Federal Office of Rural Health Policy grantees involved in successful rural community partnership initiatives.
Author(s): Mikhaila Richards
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: National Association of County and City Health Officials
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Describes how rural communities can develop and maintain organizational and community partnerships with local health departments, community health centers, healthcare organizations, offices of rural health, hospitals, and non-profit organizations. Recommendations are based on interviews with Federal Office of Rural Health Policy grantees involved in successful rural community partnership initiatives.
Author(s): Mikhaila Richards
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: National Association of County and City Health Officials
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Health Workforce Demand in Washington State: Employers' Current and Expected Needs for Home Care Aides, Medical Assistants, Nursing Assistants Certified, Licensed Practical Nurses, Associate's Degree Registered Nurses
Provides an overview of current and expected employer demands for key entry level healthcare occupations in Washington, such as home care aides, medical assistants, nursing assistants certified, licensed practical nurses, and associate's degree registered nurses.
Author(s): Lorella Palazzo, Susan M. Skillman, Anne Basye, Caitlin C. Morrison
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Center for Health Workforce Studies
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Provides an overview of current and expected employer demands for key entry level healthcare occupations in Washington, such as home care aides, medical assistants, nursing assistants certified, licensed practical nurses, and associate's degree registered nurses.
Author(s): Lorella Palazzo, Susan M. Skillman, Anne Basye, Caitlin C. Morrison
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Center for Health Workforce Studies
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Health Workforce Assessment: Tools for Policymakers and Planners
Provides information and statistics on the rural healthcare workforce, assessments, and other factors affecting the delivery of healthcare in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.
Author(s): Susan M. Skillman, Davis G. Patterson, Denise M. Lishner, Mark P. Doescher, C. Holly A. Andrilla
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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Provides information and statistics on the rural healthcare workforce, assessments, and other factors affecting the delivery of healthcare in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.
Author(s): Susan M. Skillman, Davis G. Patterson, Denise M. Lishner, Mark P. Doescher, C. Holly A. Andrilla
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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What Is Rural in the WWAMI States? Why Definitions Matter
Discusses the multiple definitions of rural. Describes the impacts of using differing definitions in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.
Author(s): Susan M. Skillman, Davis G. Patterson, Denise M. Lishner, Mark P. Doescher, Meredith A. Fordyce
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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Discusses the multiple definitions of rural. Describes the impacts of using differing definitions in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.
Author(s): Susan M. Skillman, Davis G. Patterson, Denise M. Lishner, Mark P. Doescher, Meredith A. Fordyce
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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Building and Maintaining the Rural Health Workforce: Resources and Strategies
Provides examples of national and regional programs in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Focuses on programs that support the education, recruitment, and retention of the rural healthcare workforce.
Author(s): Davis G. Patterson, Denise M. Lishner, Susan M. Skillman, Mark P. Doescher
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: UW Center for Health Workforce Studies
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Provides examples of national and regional programs in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Focuses on programs that support the education, recruitment, and retention of the rural healthcare workforce.
Author(s): Davis G. Patterson, Denise M. Lishner, Susan M. Skillman, Mark P. Doescher
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: UW Center for Health Workforce Studies
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The Rural Health Workforce in the WWAMI States: By the Numbers
Provides statistics on healthcare professionals in rural and urban areas of Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.
Author(s): Davis G. Patterson, Susan M. Skillman, C. Holly A. Andrilla, Denise M. Lishner, Mark P. Doescher
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: UW Center for Health Workforce Studies
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Provides statistics on healthcare professionals in rural and urban areas of Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.
Author(s): Davis G. Patterson, Susan M. Skillman, C. Holly A. Andrilla, Denise M. Lishner, Mark P. Doescher
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: UW Center for Health Workforce Studies
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The Rural Health Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities
Describes characteristics and challenges of the rural healthcare workforce in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Covers factors affecting delivery of healthcare in rural areas.
Author(s): Susan M. Skillman, Davis G. Patterson, Denise M. Lishner, Mark P. Doescher
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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Describes characteristics and challenges of the rural healthcare workforce in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Covers factors affecting delivery of healthcare in rural areas.
Author(s): Susan M. Skillman, Davis G. Patterson, Denise M. Lishner, Mark P. Doescher
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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