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Publications

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

2010

Dementia Care Services Project: Supporting Caregivers in North Dakota
Author(s): Muus, K., Volkov, B., Klug, M., Mueller, J., & Haley-Franklin, H.
Date: December 2010
Type: Policy Brief
Effect of Post-Discharge Follow-Up Care on Re-Admissions Among U.S. Veterans with Congestive Heart Failure: A Rural-Urban Comparison
This study examined socio-demographics of US veterans with CHF who had 30 day potentially preventable re-admissions and compare the effect of 30 day VA post-discharge service use on these re-admissions for rural- and urban-dwelling veterans.
Author(s): Muus, K., Knudson, A., Klug, M., Gokun, J., Sarrazin, M., & Kaboli, P.
Publication: Journal of Rural and Remote Health, 10(2)
Date: June 2010
Type: Journal Article
Congestive Heart Failure
The study examined congestive health failure among American Indian and Alaska Native elders. Covers the prevalence of CHF among American Indian/Alaska Native elders, assessing gender and age patterns of CHF prevalence, determining other disorder that are commonly found among American Indian/Alaska Native elders with CHF, and examining the relationship between CHF, physical activity, and body mass index.
Project: National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Muus, K.
Date: February 2010
Type: Fact Sheet

2009

An Environmental Scan of Health and Healthcare in North Dakota: Establishing the Baselines for Positive Health Transformation
The Environmental Scan of Health and Healthcare in North Dakota was conducted from December 2008 to February 2009. This report provides an overview of selected health and healthcare issues in North Dakota.
Author(s): Volkov, B., Gibbens, B., & Wakefield, M.
Date: March 2009
Type: Report

2008

Hypertension in American Indian and Alaska Native Elders
Outlines the prevalence of hypertension among the American Indian and Alaska Native population as identified through studies. Uses text and graphs to display information by age, gender, and disease.
Project: National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Muus, K.
Date: August 2008
Type: Fact Sheet

2006

Arthritis in American Indian and Alaska Native Elders
Discusses arthritis prevalence and its impact on the health of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) elders.
Project: National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): McDonald, L., Ludtke, R., Allery, A., & Muus, K.
Date: 2006
Type: Fact Sheet
The Burden of Breast Cancer in North Dakota
Presents an overview of breast cancer incidence and 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 Cancer in North Dakota
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.
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.
Author(s): Muus, K.
Date: 2006
Type: Fact Sheet