Publications
The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces publications of several types, including maps and presentations.
2006
The Burden of Cancer in North Dakota
Presents an overview of cancer incidence and mortality in North Dakota. Includes tips on prevention and screening.
Presents an overview of cancer incidence and mortality in North Dakota. Includes tips on prevention and screening.
Author(s): Muus, K.
Date: 2006
Type: Fact Sheet
The Burden of Colorectal Cancer in North Dakota
Presents an overview of colorectal cancer mortality in North Dakota. Includes information on risk factors, signs and symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
Presents an overview of colorectal cancer mortality in North Dakota. Includes information on risk factors, signs and symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
Author(s): Muus, K.
Date: 2006
Type: Fact Sheet
The Burden of Lung Cancer in North Dakota
Presents an overview of lung cancer incidence and mortality in North Dakota, and describes how it compares to that of the U.S. Includes information on risk factors, signs and symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
Presents an overview of lung cancer incidence and mortality in North Dakota, and describes how it compares to that of the U.S. Includes information on risk factors, signs and symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
Author(s): Muus, K.
Date: 2006
Type: Fact Sheet
The Burden of Prostate Cancer in North Dakota
Presents an overview of prostate cancer incidence and mortality in North Dakota, and describes how data compares to those in the U.S. Includes information on risk factors, signs and symptoms.
Presents an overview of prostate cancer incidence and mortality in North Dakota, and describes how data compares to those in the U.S. Includes information on risk factors, signs and symptoms.
Author(s): Muus, K.
Date: 2006
Type: Fact Sheet
Cancer Screening Practices Among American Indian and Alaska Native Elders
This study looked at the rate of cancer and cancer-related screenings for American Indian and Alaska Native elders aged 55 and older. Information was used from a nationwide survey, conducted by the National Resource Center on Native American Aging, involving more than 8,000 AI/AN elders. The cancer screenings included fecal occult blood test (FOBT);prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test; Pap test; and Mammogram.
This study looked at the rate of cancer and cancer-related screenings for American Indian and Alaska Native elders aged 55 and older. Information was used from a nationwide survey, conducted by the National Resource Center on Native American Aging, involving more than 8,000 AI/AN elders. The cancer screenings included fecal occult blood test (FOBT);prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test; Pap test; and Mammogram.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Muus, K.
Date: 2006
Type: Fact Sheet
Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance in North Dakota
Provides facts and statistics on health insurance provided by employers in North Dakota. Covers health insurance by firm size, health insurance sources, cost of health insurance, and reasons for not providing health insurance.
Provides facts and statistics on health insurance provided by employers in North Dakota. Covers health insurance by firm size, health insurance sources, cost of health insurance, and reasons for not providing health insurance.
Author(s): Muus, K.
Date: 2006
Type: Fact Sheet
North Dakota Facts
There are many opportunities for North Dakotans to make healthier choices. This fact sheet provides an overview of North Dakotans' health risk behaviors.
There are many opportunities for North Dakotans to make healthier choices. This fact sheet provides an overview of North Dakotans' health risk behaviors.
Author(s): Knudson, A.
Date: 2006
Type: Fact Sheet
North Dakota Health Professions: Nursing Demand
Overviews the nursing demand in North Dakota, with information on RN and LPN vacancy rates and turnover by county.
Overviews the nursing demand in North Dakota, with information on RN and LPN vacancy rates and turnover by county.
Author(s): Moulton, P.
Date: 2006
Type: Fact Sheet
Use of Technology in North Dakota Nursing Education Programs
The Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota conducted a statewide assessment of technology use across the nursing programs in the state as part of the North Dakota Nursing Needs Study.
The Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota conducted a statewide assessment of technology use across the nursing programs in the state as part of the North Dakota Nursing Needs Study.
Author(s): Moulton, P., & King, B.
Date: 2006
Type: Journal Article
2005
Pharmacist Staffing and the Use of Technology in Small Rural Hospitals: Implications for Medication Safety
Assesses the capacity of rural hospitals to implement medication safety practices. Found that many small rural hospitals have limited hours of on site pharmacist coverage.
Assesses the capacity of rural hospitals to implement medication safety practices. Found that many small rural hospitals have limited hours of on site pharmacist coverage.
Author(s): Casey, M., Moscovice, I., & Davidson, G.
Date: December 2005
Type: Report