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411. Differences in Distress Between Rural and Non-rural Appalachian Breast Cancer Patient / Caregiver Dyads During the First Year of Treatment - Resources
Date: Mar 2022

Results of a pilot study measuring self-reported anxiety, depression, and caregiver strain among 48 Appalachian breast cancer patients and their caregivers, as identified by the University of Tennessee Medical Center from 2019-2020. Features demographics and statistics on types of psychological distress at baseline, 6-week, 6-month, and 12-month time frames, with breakdowns by rural or nonrural location.

...Cancer Patient / Caregiver Dyads During the First Year of Treatment --- Results of a pilot study...

412. Role of Telehealth/Videoconferencing in Managing Cancer Pain in Rural American Indian Communities - Resources
Date: Feb 2012

Determines the feasibility and effect of using videoconferencing to deliver cancer-related pain management education and case consultation to healthcare providers in rural American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. Analyzed data from 52 providers at 11 sites participating in educational sessions and 93 providers at 16 sites participating in case conferences at tribal clinics in Alaska and Washington.

...Cancer Pain in Rural American Indian Communities --- Determines the feasibility and effect of using videoconferencing...

413. Rural and Urban Patients with Diffuse Large B-Cell and Follicular Lymphoma Experience Reduced Overall Survival: A National Cancer Database Study - Resources
Date: Jul 2019

Investigates overall survival (OS) in cancer patients related to geography-based factors. Discusses intersecting lower OS factors including higher rates of poverty, comorbid disease, treatment delay, lack of insurance, and decreased access to specialty care. Patients were classified into rural, urban, and metropolitan segments utilizing Rural – Urban Continuum Codes.

...Cancer Database Study --- Investigates overall survival (OS) in cancer patients related to geography-based factors...

414. Cost Burden of Cancer Screening in Kansas by Region and Rural/Urban Designation - Resources
Date: Feb 2025

Analyzes the cost burden of self-pay cancer screenings in Kansas by rural and urban location and geographic region of the state, with data on colonoscopies, chest computed tomography (CT) scans, and mammograms. Discusses rural-urban disparities in price of services and pricing transparency.

...Cancer Screening in Kansas by Region and Rural/Urban Designation --- Analyzes the cost burden of self...

415. Feasibility and Efficacy of a Novel Audiovisual Tool to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening among Rural Appalachian Kentucky Adults - Resources
Date: Jul 2024

Examines an audiovisual tool to improve understanding of fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) directions and assesses the tool's feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy in an Appalachian population of Kentucky. Utilizes survey data and focus group feedback from 692 individuals to examine FIT completion. Discusses colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality and strategies to improve screening.

...Cancer Screening among Rural Appalachian Kentucky Adults --- Examines an audiovisual tool to improve understanding of fecal...

416. Challenges and Opportunities for Lung Cancer Screening in Rural America - Resources
Date: Apr 2019

Examines 2015 data from the National Health Interview Survey to explore rural versus urban and geographic differences in low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer. Includes discussion on barriers to providing LDCT screening for rural populations.

...Cancer Screening in Rural America --- Examines 2015 data from the National Health Interview Survey to explore...

417. Contrasts in Rural and Urban Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening - Resources
Date: May 2013

Reports the results of a study examining the knowledge, beliefs, barriers, and experiences related to colorectal cancer screening for rural and urban patients at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).

...Cancer Screening --- Reports the results of a study examining the knowledge, beliefs, barriers, and experiences...

418. Advancing Cancer and Rural Equity Lab (ACRE) - Organizations
Reviewed: Jan 9, 2026

Summary information for the organization Advancing Cancer and Rural Equity Lab, including related information from this organization listed on the RHIhub website.

...Cancer and Rural Equity Lab (ACRE) --- Summary information for the organization Advancing Cancer and Rural...

419. Telemedical Cervical Cancer Screening to Bridge Medicaid Service Care Gap for Rural Women - Resources
Date: May 2013

Describes how telecolposcopy services can fill a gap in healthcare by increasing access to cervical cancer screenings for rural women in Arkansas. Includes implications for models for improving access to care using telemedicine.

...Cancer Screening to Bridge Medicaid Service Care Gap for Rural Women --- Describes how telecolposcopy services...

420. Comparing Smoking Cessation Interventions among Underserved Patients Referred for Lung Cancer Screening: A Pragmatic Trial Protocol - Resources
Date: Feb 2022

Presents a study comparing 4 different smoking cessation support programs offered in tandem with lung cancer screening for underserved patients. Evaluates each intervention offered to Black, Latinx, and rural patients and draws conclusions based on outcomes.

...Cancer Screening: A Pragmatic Trial Protocol --- Presents a study comparing 4 different smoking cessation support...