Publications
The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces publications of several types, including maps and presentations.
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2017
Being Smart about Writing SMART Objectives
Article discusses the issues that occur when baseline data is missing when using the mainstream SMART method for developing program objectives. Also offers guidance on delineating between different contexts when using the SMART method.
Author(s): Bjerke, M., Renger, R.
Publication: Evaluation and Program Planning, 61, 125-127
Date: April 2017
Type: Journal Article
An Interprofessional Programme to Culturally Sensitise Students to the Needs of Patients and Realities of Practice in Rural Areas
The University of North Dakota programme, Students/residents Experiences And Rotations in Community Health (SEARCH), was implemented to address recruitment and retention problems and stereotypes associated with practicing in rural areas.
The University of North Dakota programme, Students/residents Experiences And Rotations in Community Health (SEARCH), was implemented to address recruitment and retention problems and stereotypes associated with practicing in rural areas.
Author(s): Schuller, K., Amundson, M., McPherson, M., Halaas, G.
Publication: Journal of Interprofessional Care, 28, 1-3
Date: February 2017
Type: Journal Article
Community Health Centers Providing Dental Care to Disparate Populations in North Dakota
This case study explores how Community Health Centers in North Dakota provide dental care to disparate populations, while also identifying opportunities to close the gap that exists in accessing oral healthcare.
This case study explores how Community Health Centers in North Dakota provide dental care to disparate populations, while also identifying opportunities to close the gap that exists in accessing oral healthcare.
Author(s): Schroeder, S., Lee, J.
Publication: American Journal of Medical Research, 4(1), 50-60
Date: January 2017
Type: Journal Article
2016
Illustrating the Evaluation of System Feedback Mechanisms using System Evaluation Theory (SET)
This article illustrates how system evaluation theory guided the evaluation of system feedback mechanisms within the cardiac care response systems of seven rural states.
This article illustrates how system evaluation theory guided the evaluation of system feedback mechanisms within the cardiac care response systems of seven rural states.
Author(s): Renger, R.
Publication: Evaluation Journal of Australasia, 16(4), 14-20
Date: December 2016
Type: Journal Article
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.
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
Process Flow Mapping for Systems Improvement: Lessons Learned
The article details how to conduct process flow mapping for systems improvement. The method and its importance are explained in the context of evaluating a cardiac care system.
The article details how to conduct process flow mapping for systems improvement. The method and its importance are explained in the context of evaluating a cardiac care system.
Author(s): Renger, R., McPherson, M., Kontz-Bartels, T., Becker, K.
Publication: The Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 31(1)
Date: July 2016
Type: Journal Article
Changing Population Health Policy: A Model for Identifying Health Needs and Recommendations to Improve Health Status
Article describes an objective assessment of the oral health environment in North Dakota as a model in identifying needs and providing policy recommendations to improve health outcomes.
Article describes an objective assessment of the oral health environment in North Dakota as a model in identifying needs and providing policy recommendations to improve health outcomes.
Author(s): Schroeder, S.
Publication: Population Health Management, 19(3), 216-223
Date: June 2016
Type: Journal Article
National Data Collection Efforts Pose Challenges for Many EMS Agencies
Rural EMS agencies face challenges in participating in national data collection efforts. The article presents the consequences of these challenges and propose some suggestions for EMS leadership when confronted with requests to participate in national data collection efforts.
Rural EMS agencies face challenges in participating in national data collection efforts. The article presents the consequences of these challenges and propose some suggestions for EMS leadership when confronted with requests to participate in national data collection efforts.
Author(s): Renger, R., Qin, X., Rice, D., Foltysova, J., Renger, J.
Publication: EMS Insider
Date: June 2016
Type: Journal Article
2015
System Evaluation Theory (SET): A Practical Framework for Evaluators to Meet the Challenges of System Evaluation
The article presents a guiding framework for evaluators to conduct systems evaluation: system evaluation theory (SET). The article defines systems, system theory, and system thinking, as well as discusses the confusion in evaluation literature surrounding the use of these terms. Three guiding principles for evaluating modern day systems are presented.
The article presents a guiding framework for evaluators to conduct systems evaluation: system evaluation theory (SET). The article defines systems, system theory, and system thinking, as well as discusses the confusion in evaluation literature surrounding the use of these terms. Three guiding principles for evaluating modern day systems are presented.
Author(s): Renger, R.
Publication: Evaluation Journal of Australasia, 15(4), 16-28
Date: December 2015
Type: Journal Article
Assessment of Anxiety Among Northern Plains Indians
Article examines the reliability and validity of the Beck Anxiety Inventory by comparing scores among three different diagnostic categories.
Article examines the reliability and validity of the Beck Anxiety Inventory by comparing scores among three different diagnostic categories.
Author(s): Gray, J., McCullagh, J., Petros, T.
Publication: American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
Date: November 2015
Type: Journal Article