Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Health conditions
Access to Preferred Skilled Nursing Facilities: Transitional Care Pathways for Patients with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
Examines the ability of patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) to access their preferred skilled nursing facility (SNF). Analyzes 2017-2019 data from 3,019,260 Medicare hospitalizations that resulted in an SNF transfer, with breakdowns according to ADRD or non-ADRD patient, age, sex, race/ethnicity, hospitalization, distance to care, and metro, micro, small town, or rural location.
Author(s): Dori A. Cross, Taylor I. Bucy, Momotazur Rahman, John P. McHugh
Citation: Health Services Research, 59(2)
Date: 04/2024
Type: Document
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Examines the ability of patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) to access their preferred skilled nursing facility (SNF). Analyzes 2017-2019 data from 3,019,260 Medicare hospitalizations that resulted in an SNF transfer, with breakdowns according to ADRD or non-ADRD patient, age, sex, race/ethnicity, hospitalization, distance to care, and metro, micro, small town, or rural location.
Author(s): Dori A. Cross, Taylor I. Bucy, Momotazur Rahman, John P. McHugh
Citation: Health Services Research, 59(2)
Date: 04/2024
Type: Document
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Retooling Provider HPV Vaccine Communication Styles to Increase Rural HPV Vaccine Coverage
Presents results of a study to assess primary care providers' use of the presumptive recommendation style for HPV vaccination, utilizing data from 2,500 survey responses and 36 semi-structured interviews. Discusses challenges in applying the presumptive recommendation style in rural areas, and describes continuing research on effective HPV vaccine communication.
Author(s): Lisa Spees, Olufeyisayo Odebunmi
Date: 03/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Presents results of a study to assess primary care providers' use of the presumptive recommendation style for HPV vaccination, utilizing data from 2,500 survey responses and 36 semi-structured interviews. Discusses challenges in applying the presumptive recommendation style in rural areas, and describes continuing research on effective HPV vaccine communication.
Author(s): Lisa Spees, Olufeyisayo Odebunmi
Date: 03/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Obstetric Imaging Practice Characteristics Associated with Prenatal Detection of Critical Congenital Heart Disease in a Rural US Region over 20 Years
Analyzes practice characteristics associated with frequency of prenatal critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) detection from 2002-2021 at a tertiary academic hospital and 11 low-volume, rural hospitals providing obstetric services in rural areas of Vermont and New York. Provides data on CCHD detection frequency by practice type, patient volume, and physician or sonographer specialty. Includes additional data on changes in CCHD detection frequency over time.
Author(s): Kelley C. McLean, Marjorie C. Meyer, Sarah R. Peters, et al.
Citation: Prenatal Diagnosis, 44(6-7), 698-705
Date: 03/2024
Type: Document
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Analyzes practice characteristics associated with frequency of prenatal critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) detection from 2002-2021 at a tertiary academic hospital and 11 low-volume, rural hospitals providing obstetric services in rural areas of Vermont and New York. Provides data on CCHD detection frequency by practice type, patient volume, and physician or sonographer specialty. Includes additional data on changes in CCHD detection frequency over time.
Author(s): Kelley C. McLean, Marjorie C. Meyer, Sarah R. Peters, et al.
Citation: Prenatal Diagnosis, 44(6-7), 698-705
Date: 03/2024
Type: Document
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Survival Disparities in Rural Versus Urban Patients with Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor: A Multi-Institutional Study from the US Neuroendocrine Tumor Study Group
Compares overall survival of 1176 rural and urban patients who underwent pancreatic neoendocrine tumor (PNET) resection between 2000 and 2016, utilizing US Neuroendocrine Tumor Study Group data. Includes data on tumor pathology and patient management factors. Discusses barriers to care after PNET diagnosis for rural populations.
Author(s): Muhammad Bilal Mirza, Jordan J. Baechle, Paula Marincola Smith, et al.
Citation: The American Journal of Surgery, 233, 125-131
Date: 03/2024
Type: Document
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Compares overall survival of 1176 rural and urban patients who underwent pancreatic neoendocrine tumor (PNET) resection between 2000 and 2016, utilizing US Neuroendocrine Tumor Study Group data. Includes data on tumor pathology and patient management factors. Discusses barriers to care after PNET diagnosis for rural populations.
Author(s): Muhammad Bilal Mirza, Jordan J. Baechle, Paula Marincola Smith, et al.
Citation: The American Journal of Surgery, 233, 125-131
Date: 03/2024
Type: Document
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Disparities in Continuous Glucose Monitor Use Between Children With Type 1 Diabetes Living in Urban and Rural Areas
Examines the uptake of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology in children with type 1 diabetes. Utilizes 2018-2021 electronic health record (EHR) data to observe CGM use according to patient sex, race/ethnicity, age, insurance type, and rurality. Discusses disparities among rural and urban populations.
Author(s): Daniel R. Tilden, Benjamin French, Karishma A. Datye, Sarah S. Jaser
Citation: Diabetes Care, 47(3), 346-352
Date: 03/2024
Type: Document
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Examines the uptake of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology in children with type 1 diabetes. Utilizes 2018-2021 electronic health record (EHR) data to observe CGM use according to patient sex, race/ethnicity, age, insurance type, and rurality. Discusses disparities among rural and urban populations.
Author(s): Daniel R. Tilden, Benjamin French, Karishma A. Datye, Sarah S. Jaser
Citation: Diabetes Care, 47(3), 346-352
Date: 03/2024
Type: Document
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Urban Relatives Ameliorate Survival Disparities for Genitourinary Cancer in Rural Patients
Compares genitourinary cancer survival rates of 24,746 rural patients with and without urban relatives from 1968-2018 Utah Population Database data. Discusses how family supports may influence access to care in rural areas.
Author(s): Mouneeb Choudry, Kassandra Dindinger-Hill, Jacob Ambrose, et al.
Citation: Cancer Medicine, 13(5), e7058
Date: 03/2024
Type: Document
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Compares genitourinary cancer survival rates of 24,746 rural patients with and without urban relatives from 1968-2018 Utah Population Database data. Discusses how family supports may influence access to care in rural areas.
Author(s): Mouneeb Choudry, Kassandra Dindinger-Hill, Jacob Ambrose, et al.
Citation: Cancer Medicine, 13(5), e7058
Date: 03/2024
Type: Document
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Characteristics and Outcomes of a Hospitalized Cohort with Reduced Mortality from COVID-19, White Mountain Apache Tribal Lands, April 1 – July 31, 2020
Analyzes factors affecting COVID-19 patient outcomes among 2262 American Indian people living on or near White Mountain Apache tribal lands, with data from April 1 to Jul 31, 2020. Highlights the significance of reduced mortality in the study population, and discusses possible impacts of a home visit referral program.
Author(s): Ryan M. Close, Chelsea S. Lutz, T. Shaifer Jones, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 24, 648
Date: 03/2024
Type: Document
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Analyzes factors affecting COVID-19 patient outcomes among 2262 American Indian people living on or near White Mountain Apache tribal lands, with data from April 1 to Jul 31, 2020. Highlights the significance of reduced mortality in the study population, and discusses possible impacts of a home visit referral program.
Author(s): Ryan M. Close, Chelsea S. Lutz, T. Shaifer Jones, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 24, 648
Date: 03/2024
Type: Document
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LGBTQ+ Health: Rural vs Urban Inequities
Provides a summary of recent research on rural versus urban disparities in LGBTQI+ health outcomes. Includes data on chronic conditions, mental health, and social and familial support.
Author(s): Jessica Rosencrans
Date: 03/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Research Gateway
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Provides a summary of recent research on rural versus urban disparities in LGBTQI+ health outcomes. Includes data on chronic conditions, mental health, and social and familial support.
Author(s): Jessica Rosencrans
Date: 03/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Research Gateway
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Pre-COVID-19 Hospital Quality and Hospital Response to Covid-19: Examining Associations Between Risk-adjusted Mortality for Patients Hospitalised with COVID-19 and Pre-COVID-19 Hospital Quality
Examines whether pre-pandemic hospital quality was associated with in-hospital and 30-day mortality rates among Medicare patients hospitalized with COVID-19 from April 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021. Explores the relationship between COVID-19 outcomes and hospital COVID-19 burden. Compares pre-pandemic hospital quality and COVID-19 outcomes by hospital characteristics, including urban/rural location and Critical Access Hospital status.
Author(s): Doris Peter, Shu-Xia Li, Yongfei Wang, et al.
Citation: BMJ Open, 14(3), e077394
Date: 03/2024
Type: Document
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Examines whether pre-pandemic hospital quality was associated with in-hospital and 30-day mortality rates among Medicare patients hospitalized with COVID-19 from April 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021. Explores the relationship between COVID-19 outcomes and hospital COVID-19 burden. Compares pre-pandemic hospital quality and COVID-19 outcomes by hospital characteristics, including urban/rural location and Critical Access Hospital status.
Author(s): Doris Peter, Shu-Xia Li, Yongfei Wang, et al.
Citation: BMJ Open, 14(3), e077394
Date: 03/2024
Type: Document
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Sherman Lecture: Are We Aiming at the Correct Targets to Reduce Disparities in Stroke Mortality? Celebration, Reflection, and Redirection
Discusses disparities in stroke deaths and opportunities for cardiovascular health improvement. Provides data on racial and ethnic, regional, and rural stroke disparities, and identifies approaches to stroke risk reduction in Black and rural populations.
Author(s): George Howard
Citation: Journal of the American Heart Association, 13(7), e031309
Date: 03/2024
Type: Document
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Discusses disparities in stroke deaths and opportunities for cardiovascular health improvement. Provides data on racial and ethnic, regional, and rural stroke disparities, and identifies approaches to stroke risk reduction in Black and rural populations.
Author(s): George Howard
Citation: Journal of the American Heart Association, 13(7), e031309
Date: 03/2024
Type: Document
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