Publications
The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces publications of several types, including maps and presentations.
2021

This paper examines challenges faced by primary care providers when caring for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients in rural U.S.
Author(s): Diaz Del Valle, F., Koff, P., Min, S., Zakrajsek, J., Zittleman, L., Fernald, D., Nederveld, A., Nease, D., Hunter, A., Moody, E., Miller Temple, K., Niblock, J., Grund, C., Oser, T., Greiner, K.
Publication: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
Date: May 2021
Type: Journal Article

This paper looks at the influence of rumination, a therapeutic mechanism, on the quality of life among Northern Plains Indians and mental health.
Author(s): Isaacs, D.S., Tehee, M., Gray, J.
Publication: Psychological Services
Date: May 2021
Type: Journal Article

The Mind Matters Conference returned in 2021 with a wealth of information for brain injury survivors as well as for their healthcare providers and caregivers.
Project:
North Dakota Brain Injury Network
Author(s): Haugen, B.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: April 2021
Type: Article

This research examines the rates of diabetes, oral health, and number of dental visits in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian populations, and the need to increase oral health literacy and dental visits among Elders with diabetes.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Besse, R., Schroeder, S.
Publication: Journal of the American Dental Association, 152(4), 293-301
Date: April 2021
Type: Journal Article

The North Dakota Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Quality Network has found success after working with CAHs for 13 years.
Project:
North Dakota CAH Quality Network
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: March 2021
Type: Article

This article shares results of a survey exploring online student connectivity of graduate nurse practitioner students.
Author(s): Schroeder, S., Shogren, M., Terras, K.
Publication: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 17(3), 329-334
Date: March 2021
Type: Journal Article

National Rural Health Association Fellows Program published a policy paper on Rural Hospital CEO Turnover. The article interviews one of the authors, Matt Shahan, for a more in-depth look.
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: February 2021
Type: Article

The report shared information about evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention programs within American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Bendixen, B., Woodrich-Fernando, M., Goins, T., Joe, J.
Date: February 2021
Type: Report

This one-page report shares results from a survey of Title VI program staff. The survey addressed various factors such as needs for health and well-being of elders, top program interests, valuable partnerships, and more.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Bendixen, B., Woodrich-Fernando, M., Goins, T., Joe, J.
Date: February 2021
Type: Report

This report highlights successful strategies and lessons learned for enhancing program planning and delivery in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Bendixen, B., Woodrich-Fernando, M., Goins, T., Joe, J.
Date: February 2021
Type: Report