Publications & Maps

• The Relationship Between Diabetes and Oral Health Status, and Dental Visits Among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Elders
  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.
  Projects: National Resource Center on Native American Aging, Oral Health Research and Evaluation
  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
• Chapter 5 American Indians and Alaska Natives in the book titled Handbook of Rural Aging
  The book is a reference source for merging demographic, economic, social, cultural, health, environmental, and political perspectives. Chapter 5 specifically examines these issues with American Indians and Alaska Natives.
  Project: National Resource Center on Native American Aging
  Author(s): Adamsen, C.
  Date: March 2021
  Type: Other
• Student Connectivity in Online Programs: Role of the Nurse Faculty
  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
• CEO Turnover in Rural Hospitals
  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
• Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs Among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Communities: A Call to Action to Improve Cultural Relevance and Accessibility
  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
• Perspectives from Older Americans Act Title VI Directors and Staff on Health Promotion Programs in Indigenous Communities
  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
• Successful Strategies & Lessons Learned from Implementing Evidence-Based Programs in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Communities
  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
• The Voices of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Elders: Recommendations for Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs
  This one-page report focuses on what Elder American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian shared from their perspectives on aging, health, and what community-based programs can do to support them.
  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
• Behavioral Health Bridge Helps People Deal with Challenges of COVID-19
  The Behavioral Health Bridge is a free website developed to provide information for individuals experiencing common behavioral health conditions related to coping with stress and other behavioral health concerns related to COVID-19.
  Project: Behavioral Health Bridge
  Author(s): Pierce, J.
  Publication: Focus on Rural Health
  Date: January 2021
  Type: Article
• Evaluation of SEAL!ND: School Year 2019-2020
  This report presents results of an evaluation on the North Dakota School-based Sealant Program (SEAL!ND). The evaluation team at the Center for Rural Health surveyed participating schools, interviewed SEAL!ND team members and additional stakeholders, and reviewed all available student data collected at the time of the dental screenings.
  Project: Oral Health Research and Evaluation
  Author(s): Schroeder, S.
  Date: December 2020
  Type: Report