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

2016

Challenges and Solutions Facing EMS in Supporting the IOM Recommendation for a National Cardiac Arrest Registry: A System Perspective
This white paper uses systems theory to focus on the feasibility of the Institute of Medicine's recommendation to support a national cardiac arrest registry.
Author(s): Renger, R., Qin, X, Rice, D., Foltysova, J., Souvannasacd, E., Renger, J. Markwart, B., Hart, G., Bjerke, M.B.
Date: September 2016
Type: Report
Suggested Guidelines for Writing Reflective Case Narratives
Discusses the use of adult learning theory to restructure case narratives so as to increase their effectiveness as a resource for transferring knowledge, sharing ideas, and keeping a pulse on the dynamic and fluid process of evaluation.
Author(s): Becker, K., Renger, R.
Publication: American Journal of Evaluation
Date: August 2016
Type: Journal Article
Social Factors Affecting Pediatric Oral Health in North Dakota
Identifies youth in North Dakota who do and do not have the appropriate knowledge and resources necessary to practice good oral hygiene. Discusses contributing factors to overall oral health, such as consumption of soda or sugary drinks, brushing habits, and access to oral healthcare supplies.
Author(s): Schroeder, S.
Date: July 2016
Type: Fact Sheet
Pediatric Oral Health Disparities in North Dakota
Examines oral health outcomes for children in North Dakota, such as cavities and rates of tooth decay.
Author(s): Schroeder, S.
Date: July 2016
Type: Fact Sheet
Fluoride Varnish Application in Primary Care Settings
Examines the use of fluoride varnish for pediatric patients in primary care, as well as awareness of fluoride varnish as a reimbursable service in the primary care setting.
Author(s): Schroeder, S.
Date: July 2016
Type: Fact Sheet
Community Showcases Introduce Future Physician Prospects to North Dakota Communities
New physician recruitment events showcase rural North Dakota communities and healthcare facilities to the future healthcare workforce.
Projects: Community Apgar Project, State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: July 2016
Type: Article
Dentists Providing Oral Healthcare to Long Term Care Residents: Survey Chartbook & Four North Dakota Case Studies
The survey was to assist in identifying providers for case study, and to identify barriers to providing care in long term care facilities.
Author(s): Schroeder, S., Bright, P.
Date: July 2016
Type: Report
Fluoride Varnish Application Among North Dakota Family Practice Physicians & Pediatricians: 2016 Chartbook
Pediatricians and family practice physicians in North Dakota completed a survey to examine fluoride varnish application in clinical practices.
Author(s): Schroeder, S., Ahmed, A.
Date: July 2016
Type: Report
Mind Matters
North Dakota is home to the unique annual Mind Matters Conference on brain injury that brings together both healthcare professionals and patients.
Project: North Dakota Brain Injury Network
Author(s): Massmann, N.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: July 2016
Type: Article
Oral Healthcare Service in North Dakota Community Healthcare Centers
Examines dental health professional shortage areas in North Dakota, and provides recommendations for increasing access to care through community health centers.
Author(s): Lee, J., Schroeder, S.
Date: July 2016
Type: Policy Brief