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61. Two VA Studies Examine the Effects of Home-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening and Telephone Follow-Up in a Rural State - Resources
Date: 2014

Discusses two studies that examine home-based colorectal cancer screening in rural veterans who might otherwise have to travel a long distance for screening. Reports that the screening could be incorporated into practices of small rural and remote clinics and into the proactive approaches being adopted by the VA patient-aligned care teams.

...Cancer Screening and Telephone Follow-Up in a Rural State --- Discusses two studies that examine...

62. Increasing Cervical Cancer Screening in the United States - Mexico Border Region - Resources
Date: 2014

Discusses the effects of an intervention delivered by community health workers (CHWs), or Promotores de Salud, on cervical cancer screening rates for Hispanic women in the rural border area of New Mexico who were out of compliance with the recommended screening guidelines.

...Cancer Screening in the United States - Mexico Border Region --- Discusses the effects of an intervention...

63. Where Do Patients with Cancer in Iowa Receive Radiation Therapy? - Resources
Date: Jan 2014

Describes the concerns affecting access to cancer treatment in rural and urban areas in Iowa. Discusses travel times to reach radiation treatments based on 2004-2010 data from 103,603 patients.

...Cancer in Iowa Receive Radiation Therapy? --- Describes the concerns affecting access to cancer treatment in rural...

64. Clinical, Sociodemographic and Service Provider Determinants of Guideline Concordant Colorectal Cancer Care for Appalachian Residents - Resources
Date: Jan 2014

Presents a study of Appalachian colorectal cancer patients diagnosed between 2006-2008 regarding their adherence to treatment guidelines by measuring rates of chemotherapy, lymph node assessment, and radiation treatments. Breaks down results by participants' age, race, and type and severity of comorbidity, as well as several treatment facility factors, such as bed size and surgical volume, among others.

...Cancer Care for Appalachian Residents --- Presents a study of Appalachian colorectal cancer patients diagnosed between...

65. Evaluation of a Home-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Intervention in a Rural State - Resources
Date: 2014

Reports on a study examining if an at-home colorectal cancer screening tool, the Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT), mailed to veterans in rural areas who were overdue for screening, resulted in higher screening rates compared to mailing educational materials, or to no intervention.

...Cancer Screening Intervention in a Rural State --- Reports on a study examining if an at-home...

66. Effects of Distance to Care and Rural or Urban Residence on Receipt of Radiation Therapy among North Carolina Medicare Enrollees with Breast Cancer - Resources
Date: 2014

Discusses the effect of distance on quality of care for Medicare-insured patients with breast cancer living in rural and urban areas of North Carolina.

...Cancer --- Discusses the effect of distance on quality of care for Medicare-insured patients with...

67. Differences in Response to a Dietary Intervention Between the General Population and First Degree Relatives of Colorectal Cancer Patients - Resources
Date: 2014

Examines whether dietary interventions have a greater response among people with a family history of colorectal cancer compared with the general population in rural Virginia. Data was collected by telephone surveys completed at a starting baseline and a one-month follow-up using a 28 question Fat and Fiber Behavior questionnaire. Includes family member and general population sample group data by demographics, such as ethnicity, education, eating habits, family social support, and others.

...Cancer Patients --- Examines whether dietary interventions have a greater response among people with a family...

68. The Relationship Between Perceived Burden of Chronic Conditions and Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Appalachian Residents - Resources
Date: Jan 2014

Describes the perceived burden of multiple morbidity among primarily rural Appalachian adults aged 50-75 and the likelihood these patients will undertake colorectal cancer screenings (CRCS). Discusses the prioritization of CRCS by patients with chronic disease and their physicians. Briefly compares reports from both urban and rural areas.

...Cancer Screening Among Appalachian Residents --- Describes the perceived burden of multiple morbidity among primarily rural...

69. Assessing the Feasibility of a Virtual Tumor Board Program: A Case Study - Resources
Date: 2014

Examines the feasibility of a Virtual Tumor Board (VTB) program connecting rural community clinicians to the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNC LCCC) tumor board. Analyzes the individual clinical participants to explore their experiences with the VTB. Includes a summary of data collection methods, coding of interview data, and UNC tumor board participant survey results.

...Cancer Center (UNC LCCC) tumor board. Analyzes the individual clinical participants to explore their experiences...

70. Access to Chemotherapy Services by Availability of Local and Visiting Oncologists - Resources
Date: Jan 2014

Identifies the significant factors associated with choice of provider, cancer treatment, and the travel time affecting access for rural residents in Iowa.

...cancer treatment, and the travel time affecting access for rural residents in Iowa. --- View more...