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Publications

The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces publications of several types, including maps and presentations.

2012

Projection of North Dakota Physicians: 2010-2040
Describes a projection of both the population of North Dakota and physicians in North Dakota. Includes projection models, graphs, and tables.
Author(s): Peterson, M., Klug, M., & Hart, G.
Date: April 2012
Type: Report
Effect of Outpatient Visits and Discharge Destination on Potentially Preventable Readmissions for Congestive Heart Failure and Bacterial Pneumonia
Emphasizes the importance of receiving timely post-discharge outpatient care and appropriate discharge destination for reducing preventable hospital readmissions, especially but not exclusively among rural-based patients. Full report.
Author(s): Klug, M., & Muus, K.
Date: March 2012
Type: Policy Brief
Availability of Direct Patient Care Physicians in North Dakota
Examines the availability of direct patient care physicians in North Dakota by rurality, sex, medical school location, residency location.
Project: State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Klug, M., Hart, G., Peterson, M.
Publication: North Dakota Health Workforce Fact Sheet Series, Number 1
Date: February 2012
Type: Fact Sheet

2011

Dementia Care Services Project: Continued Progress in Providing Assistance to Caregivers
Provides information regarding the continued progress in providing assistance to caregivers of participates in the dementia care services project.
Author(s): Volkov, B., Muus, K., & Klug MG.
Date: September 2011
Type: Policy Brief
North Dakota Dementia Care Services Project: Contributing to Health Cost Savings
Author(s): Volkov, B., Muus, K., & Klug, MG.
Date: September 2011
Type: Fact Sheet
Physical Activity and Cervical Cancer Testing Among American Indian Women
This study examined Pap screening prevalence and assessed whether physical activity was associated with screening adherence among AI women from 2 culturally distinct regions in the Northern Plains and the Southwest.
Project: National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Muus, K., Baker-Demaray, T., Bogart, A., Duncan, G., Jacobsen, C., Buchwald, D., Henderson, J.
Publication: The Journal of Rural Health, 28(3), 320-326
Date: September 2011
Type: Journal Article
Rural Mental Health Research White Paper for National Institute of Mental Health
This report focused on the nature of rural mental health research, issues in rural mental health, and future areas for research addressing the needs and disparities in rural mental health. These topics are focused on four general areas — Access, Quality, Healthcare Reform, and Disparities.
Author(s): Gray, J.
Date: September 2011
Type: Report
Setting Research Roots
Dr. Jacque Gray cultivates the growth of American Indian researchers.
Author(s): Morin, K.
Publication: North Dakota Medicine, 36(3), 23-24
Date: September 2011
Type: Article
Dementia Care Services Project Benefiting Veterans in North Dakota
Provides information regarding which veterans in North Dakota have benefited from the dementia care services project.
Author(s): Muus, K., Volkov, B., & Klug, M.G.
Date: April 2011
Type: Fact Sheet
Dementia Care Services Project's Positive Impact on Caregiving and Cost Savings in North Dakota
Provides information on how the dementia care services (DCS) project has had a positive impact on caregiving and cost savings in North Dakota. Covers estimated median long term care cost avoidance and total quarterly savings on hospital, ambulance, and 911 calls from participates in the DCS program. In addition, shows the percentage of caregivers who had taken healthcare actions following six months of program participation.
Author(s): Muus, K., Volkov, B., Klug, M.G., & Mueller, J.
Date: April 2011
Type: Fact Sheet