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421. Health Service Accessibility and Risk in Cervical Cancer Prevention: Comparing Rural Versus Nonrural Residence in New Mexico - Resources
Date: Sep 2017

Details a study on how geographic accessibility affects rural women's cervical cancer screening rates. Compares rural and urban areas in New Mexico. Breaks down data by travel distance, year, and services provided.

...Cancer Prevention: Comparing Rural Versus Nonrural Residence in New Mexico --- Details a study on how geographic...

422. The Rural Household Production of Health Approach: Applying Lessons from Zambia to Rural Cancer Disparities in the U.S. - Resources
Date: Jan 2022

Examines the household production of health approach (HHPH) to understand how rural populations allocate resources when seeking medical treatment. Discusses how this approach can yield new understandings of rural cancer research in the U.S. that considers people's familial and cultural realities. Focuses on responsibilities in the household, particularly for women, as they relate to healthcare access.

...Cancer Disparities in the U.S. --- Examines the household production of health approach (HHPH) to understand...

423. Data Challenges in Identifying Patients Due for Colorectal Cancer Screening in Rural Clinics - Resources
Date: Feb 2023

Analyzes barriers to identifying patients in need of colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings in rural Oregon. Explores the effectiveness of rural primary care clinics and Medicaid health plans utilizing electronic health records (EHRs) for CRC outreach and includes corresponding data.

...Cancer Screening in Rural Clinics --- Analyzes barriers to identifying patients in need of colorectal cancer...

424. 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...

425. Palliative Care and Healthcare Utilization among Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients in U.S. Hospitals - Resources
Date: Mar 2023

Examines in-patient palliative care use by hospitalized metastatic breast cancer patients. Analyzes 26,961 female patients from 2010 to 2014 for palliative care use, with patient information further broken down by age, race, income, insurance type, and status of hospital utilized, such as urban teaching, urban nonteaching, or rural.

...Cancer Patients in U.S. Hospitals --- Examines in-patient palliative care use by hospitalized metastatic breast...

426. Missing Components of Receptor Status Among Women With Invasive Breast Cancer - Resources
Date: Aug 2023

Examines factors related to the testing of receptors that aid in accurate prognosis and treatment of patients with invasive breast cancer. Analyzes patient data of 321,913 women for missing components of receptor status (MCRS) according to patient and clinical characteristics, such as age at diagnosis, race, insurance status, rural versus urban residence, and more.

...Cancer --- Examines factors related to the testing of receptors that aid in accurate prognosis and treatment...

427. Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening in Rural Primary Care: Preliminary Effectiveness and Implementation of a Collaborative Mailed Fecal Immunochemical Test Pilot - Resources
Date: Jan 2023

Examines the feasibility of implementing a mailed fecal immunochemical test (FIT) program in rural clinics to improve screening rates for colorectal cancer (CRC). Discusses the effectiveness of additional strategies in FIT programs such as auto-calling and live reminder calls from clinics. Provides data on screening success rates and qualitative feedback from clinic staff on the program.

...Cancer Screening in Rural Primary Care: Preliminary Effectiveness and Implementation of a Collaborative Mailed Fecal...

428. Primary Care Providers Experiences Implementing Low-Dose Computed Tomography Recommendations for Lung Cancer Screening - Resources
Date: Nov 2023

Identifies factors affecting implementation of lung cancer screening programs in rural areas as discussed in interviews with 15 primary care providers practicing in rural Oregon. Factors discussed include clinic workflows, communication practices, patient access to screening, costs, share decision-making, and clinic screening "champions."

...Cancer Screening --- Identifies factors affecting implementation of lung cancer screening programs in rural areas as discussed...

429. Associations of Demographic and Social Factors on Health-Related Quality-of-Life Changes Among Older Women With Breast or Gynecologic Cancer - Resources
Date: Mar 2024

Identifies factors associated with changes in physical and mental quality of life among women aged 65 and older with breast or gynecologic cancer, utilizing 1998-2017 SEER-MHOS data. Compares quality of life over time by race and ethnicity, marital status, level of health-related social interference, and rurality. Discusses implications to nurse-led quality-of-life interventions for older patients.

...Cancer --- Identifies factors associated with changes in physical and mental quality of life among women...

430. Barriers to Participation in Clinical Trials of Rural Older Adult Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Study - Resources
Date: 2025

Explores barriers to clinical trial participation for older cancer survivors living in rural areas. Utilizes semi-structured interviews to discuss challenges such as lack of transportation, limited communication with providers, age, and more.

...Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Study --- Explores barriers to clinical trial participation for older cancer survivors...