Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Veterans
Echocardiogram Utilization Among Rural and Urban Veterans
Reports on a study of echocardiogram usage of veterans in urban, rural, and highly rural areas of the U.S. Analyzes data by sex, race, and comorbidity and looks at the distance of rural veterans to the nearest VA Medical Center (VAMC).
Author(s): Kingston Okrah, Mary Vaughan-Sarrazin, Peter Kaboli, Peter Cram
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 28(2), 211-220
Date: 03/2012
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Reports on a study of echocardiogram usage of veterans in urban, rural, and highly rural areas of the U.S. Analyzes data by sex, race, and comorbidity and looks at the distance of rural veterans to the nearest VA Medical Center (VAMC).
Author(s): Kingston Okrah, Mary Vaughan-Sarrazin, Peter Kaboli, Peter Cram
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 28(2), 211-220
Date: 03/2012
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Suicide Among Patients in the Veterans Affairs Health System: Rural-Urban Differences in Rates, Risks, and Methods
Examines rural and urban differences in suicide rates, risks, and methods in veterans. Provides characteristic data for veterans by gender, age, psychiatric condition, risk days, distance to Veterans Affairs mental healthcare, and more.
Author(s): John F. McCarthy, Frederic C. Blow, Rosalinda V. Ignacio, et al.
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 102(Suppl 1), S111–S117
Date: 03/2012
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Examines rural and urban differences in suicide rates, risks, and methods in veterans. Provides characteristic data for veterans by gender, age, psychiatric condition, risk days, distance to Veterans Affairs mental healthcare, and more.
Author(s): John F. McCarthy, Frederic C. Blow, Rosalinda V. Ignacio, et al.
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 102(Suppl 1), S111–S117
Date: 03/2012
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Characteristics of Telemental Health Service Use by American Indian Veterans
Details a study on the use of telemedicine to treat post-traumatic stress disorder among American Indian and Alaska Native veterans. Discusses the use of video conferencing to provide access to care for rural Native veterans seeking mental health services.
Author(s): Dr. Jay H. Shore, Dr. Elizabeth Brooks, Dr. Heather Anderson, et al.
Citation: Psychiatric Services, 63(2), 179-181
Date: 02/2012
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Details a study on the use of telemedicine to treat post-traumatic stress disorder among American Indian and Alaska Native veterans. Discusses the use of video conferencing to provide access to care for rural Native veterans seeking mental health services.
Author(s): Dr. Jay H. Shore, Dr. Elizabeth Brooks, Dr. Heather Anderson, et al.
Citation: Psychiatric Services, 63(2), 179-181
Date: 02/2012
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Serving Those Who Have Served: Educational Needs of Health Care Providers Working with Military Members, Veterans, and their Families
Discusses findings from a survey of rural and urban mental health and primary care providers, which explored providers' experience with and knowledge of the VA and Armed Forces personnel.
Author(s): Dean G. Kilpatrick, Connie L. Best, Daniel W. Smith, Harold Kudler, Vickey Cornelison-Grant
Date: 12/2011
Sponsoring organization: Veterans Health Administration's Office of Rural Health
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Discusses findings from a survey of rural and urban mental health and primary care providers, which explored providers' experience with and knowledge of the VA and Armed Forces personnel.
Author(s): Dean G. Kilpatrick, Connie L. Best, Daniel W. Smith, Harold Kudler, Vickey Cornelison-Grant
Date: 12/2011
Sponsoring organization: Veterans Health Administration's Office of Rural Health
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Rural vs. Urban Ambulatory Health Care Review
Examines evidence regarding potential disparities between rural and urban areas in healthcare provision and delivery, and how differences in health care may contribute to disparities in health outcomes of veterans that seek care in VA and non-VA health systems.
Author(s): Michele Spoont, Nancy Greer, Jenny Su
Date: 05/2011
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Examines evidence regarding potential disparities between rural and urban areas in healthcare provision and delivery, and how differences in health care may contribute to disparities in health outcomes of veterans that seek care in VA and non-VA health systems.
Author(s): Michele Spoont, Nancy Greer, Jenny Su
Date: 05/2011
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Distance is Relative: Unpacking a Principal Barrier in Rural Healthcare
Details a study on distance as a barrier to healthcare for rural veterans. Analyzes survey responses and interviews from both patients and providers.
Author(s): Colin Buzza, Sarah S. Ono, Carolyn Turvey, et al.
Citation: Journal of General Internal Medicine, 26(2), 648-654
Date: 2011
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Details a study on distance as a barrier to healthcare for rural veterans. Analyzes survey responses and interviews from both patients and providers.
Author(s): Colin Buzza, Sarah S. Ono, Carolyn Turvey, et al.
Citation: Journal of General Internal Medicine, 26(2), 648-654
Date: 2011
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Experiences of Rural Non-VA Providers in Treating Dual Care Veterans and the Development of Electronic Health Information Exchange Networks Between the Two Systems
Reports on the experiences of non-VA (Veterans Administration) rural primary care providers treating veterans receiving care from both VA and non-VA providers. Highlights case studies where electronic health information exchange (HIE) networks improved communication between VA and non-VA health care providers.
Author(s): Michelle A. Lampman, Keith J. Mueller
Citation: Journal of Rural Social Sciences, 26(3), 201-219
Date: 2011
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Reports on the experiences of non-VA (Veterans Administration) rural primary care providers treating veterans receiving care from both VA and non-VA providers. Highlights case studies where electronic health information exchange (HIE) networks improved communication between VA and non-VA health care providers.
Author(s): Michelle A. Lampman, Keith J. Mueller
Citation: Journal of Rural Social Sciences, 26(3), 201-219
Date: 2011
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Time Trends in Expenditures for Rural Veterans' Healthcare
Addresses rural-urban differences in medical spending trends over eleven years for Veterans Administration (VA) care as well as non-VA care received by male veterans who used any VA services.
Author(s): Alan N. West, Todd A. Mackenzie
Citation: Journal of Rural Social Sciences, 26(3), 181-200
Date: 2011
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Addresses rural-urban differences in medical spending trends over eleven years for Veterans Administration (VA) care as well as non-VA care received by male veterans who used any VA services.
Author(s): Alan N. West, Todd A. Mackenzie
Citation: Journal of Rural Social Sciences, 26(3), 181-200
Date: 2011
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PTSD Treatment-Seeking Among Rural Latino Combat Veterans: A Review of the Literature
Reviews the literature regarding the availability of post-traumatic stress disorder for rural Latino combat veterans and the challenges associated with accessing these treatment options.
Author(s): Michael R. Duke, Roland S. Moore, Genevieve M. Ames
Citation: Journal of Rural Social Sciences, 26(3), 157-180
Date: 2011
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Reviews the literature regarding the availability of post-traumatic stress disorder for rural Latino combat veterans and the challenges associated with accessing these treatment options.
Author(s): Michael R. Duke, Roland S. Moore, Genevieve M. Ames
Citation: Journal of Rural Social Sciences, 26(3), 157-180
Date: 2011
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Addressing the Health Needs of Rural Native Veterans: Assessment and Recommendations
Provides an assessment of current challenges, barriers, and issues related to the healthcare needs of rural Native veterans and offers recommendations to improve healthcare for this population.
Author(s): Tim D. Noe, Carol E. Kaufman, Elizabeth A. Brooks, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Social Sciences, 26(3), 137-156
Date: 2011
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Provides an assessment of current challenges, barriers, and issues related to the healthcare needs of rural Native veterans and offers recommendations to improve healthcare for this population.
Author(s): Tim D. Noe, Carol E. Kaufman, Elizabeth A. Brooks, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Social Sciences, 26(3), 137-156
Date: 2011
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