Rural Health
News by Topic: Research methods and resources
Oct 29, 2025 - Describes decentralized trials (DCT) as a way to increase access to participation in clinical research. Discusses challenges with fraud and bias as well as strategies to address them. Notes that DCT facilitates participation for rural residents thereby improving research studies.
Source: MUSC Catalyst News
Oct 12, 2025 - Discusses the experience of rural school counselors as often the only access to mental healthcare for their students. Notes the importance of accounting for rural culture in mental healthcare and the limited representation of rural school counselors in research. Profiles a rural Tennessee school counselor.
Source: Clarksville Online
Sep 29, 2025 - Describes a long-term research study investigating brain development in children with exposure to opioids and other substances. The study aims to understand potential treatment options for opioid use-disorder. Discusses recruiting rural families including barriers and facilitators to participation.
Source: Cardinal News