Publications
The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces publications of several types, including maps and presentations.
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2015
Food Security, Depression and Quality of Life in Northern Plains Indians
Article presents a research program designed with the objective of exploring the relationships between health disparities, high levels of poverty, and food insecurity in Native American and Alaskan Native communities.
Article presents a research program designed with the objective of exploring the relationships between health disparities, high levels of poverty, and food insecurity in Native American and Alaskan Native communities.
Author(s): Gray, J.S., Gonzaga, K., Penland, J.G., Lukaski, H., and Stensland, P.
Publication: Journal of Indigenous Research, 4(2015), Article 3
Date: June 2015
Type: Journal Article
Indicators of Buy-in to Gauge Evaluation Success
The article suggests a set of indicators of buy-in that novice evaluators can use to assess stakeholder engagement and responsiveness. It also showcases a tracking tool which serves as a systematic, responsive prompt to monitor buy-in.
The article suggests a set of indicators of buy-in that novice evaluators can use to assess stakeholder engagement and responsiveness. It also showcases a tracking tool which serves as a systematic, responsive prompt to monitor buy-in.
Author(s): Becker, K., Renger, R., McPherson, M.
Publication: Evaluation Journal of Australasia, 15(2), 12-21
Date: June 2015
Type: Journal Article
Conducting Community Health Needs Assessments in Rural Communities
Article addresses the lessons learned in conducting community health needs assessments and discusses the Rural Community Group Model for conducting assessments.
Article addresses the lessons learned in conducting community health needs assessments and discusses the Rural Community Group Model for conducting assessments.
Project:
Community Health Needs Assessment
Author(s): Becker, Karin L.
Publication: Health Promotion Practice, 16(1), 15-19
Date: January 2015
Type: Journal Article
2014
Lessons Learned in Testing the Feasibility of Evaluating Transfer of Training to an Operations Setting
Article explores the feasibility, identifies challenges, and offers solutions to evaluation transfer of training to the operations setting. Eight lessons are shared including the need to design training courses to align to an operation-based exercise.
Article explores the feasibility, identifies challenges, and offers solutions to evaluation transfer of training to the operations setting. Eight lessons are shared including the need to design training courses to align to an operation-based exercise.
Author(s): Renger, R.; Granillo, B.
Publication: Journal of Public Health Management & Practice, 20(5), 30-36
Date: September 2014
Type: Journal Article
Contributing Factors to the Continued Blurring of Evaluation and Research: Strategies for Moving Forward
Article published in the Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation that examines contributing factors to purpose-method incongruence for evaluation and research.
Article published in the Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation that examines contributing factors to purpose-method incongruence for evaluation and research.
Author(s): Renger, R.
Publication: Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 29(1), 104-117
Date: May 2014
Type: Journal Article
North Dakota Assistance Program For Dementia Caregivers Lowered Utilization, Produced Savings, And Increased Empowerment
North Dakota's state-funded Dementia Care Services Program provides individualized assistance to caregivers of persons with dementia.
North Dakota's state-funded Dementia Care Services Program provides individualized assistance to caregivers of persons with dementia.
Author(s): Klug, M., Halaas, G., Peterson, M.
Publication: Journal of Health Affairs, 33(4), 605-612
Date: April 2014
Type: Journal Article
2013
Deliberation Derived Process (DDP) Evaluation
Describes a methodology for conducting process evaluations.
Describes a methodology for conducting process evaluations.
Author(s): Renger, R., Foltysova, J.
Publication: Evaluation Journal of Australasia
Date: November 2013
Type: Journal Article
2012
Reducing Healthcare Costs for Dementia Patients: Estimating Savings from a Caregiver Support Program
Provides information on estimated cost savings based on limited healthcare events within a short time span for a dementia care program.
Provides information on estimated cost savings based on limited healthcare events within a short time span for a dementia care program.
Author(s): Klug, M.G., Muus, K., Volkov, B. & Halaas, G.W.
Date: December 2012
Type: Journal Article
Deciding When to Put Grandma in the Nursing Home: Measuring Inclinations to Place Persons with Dementia
For caregivers of persons with dementia, estimating when that person should be placed in long-term care is difficult. Healthcare providers also find it hard to give an exact time as to when the person should be placed. Using data from 197 caregivers working with the Dementia Care Services Project in North Dakota, we show that asking the caregiver about their inclination to place can be equated to asking them for a specific time to place (k = .616). Using the probability density function of time to place we were able to translate it into inclination. This inclination is easier information for the caregiver to provide and places fewer burdens on the caregiver and patient. It also provides the healthcare provider with a measure of time to help advise caregivers and recommend interventions and provide service organizations with measures of cost savings to support the impact of outreach and intervention. The final, definitive version of this paper has been published in the American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, Vol 27/Issue 4, June 2012 by SAGE Publications Ltd./SAGE Publications, Inc., All rights reserved.
For caregivers of persons with dementia, estimating when that person should be placed in long-term care is difficult. Healthcare providers also find it hard to give an exact time as to when the person should be placed. Using data from 197 caregivers working with the Dementia Care Services Project in North Dakota, we show that asking the caregiver about their inclination to place can be equated to asking them for a specific time to place (k = .616). Using the probability density function of time to place we were able to translate it into inclination. This inclination is easier information for the caregiver to provide and places fewer burdens on the caregiver and patient. It also provides the healthcare provider with a measure of time to help advise caregivers and recommend interventions and provide service organizations with measures of cost savings to support the impact of outreach and intervention. The final, definitive version of this paper has been published in the American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, Vol 27/Issue 4, June 2012 by SAGE Publications Ltd./SAGE Publications, Inc., All rights reserved.
Author(s): Klug, M.G., Volkov, B., Muus, K., & Halaas, G.W.
Date: June 2012
Type: Journal Article
The Interrelationship Between the Society of Indian Psychologists and Counseling Psychology
This article examines the interrelationship between SIP and counseling psychology, given their shared beliefs in social justice and culturally competent research, training, and service. Some of the early history of SIP is presented as well as the landmark moments for the organization.
This article examines the interrelationship between SIP and counseling psychology, given their shared beliefs in social justice and culturally competent research, training, and service. Some of the early history of SIP is presented as well as the landmark moments for the organization.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Gray, J., Carter, P., LaFromboise, T., BigFoot, D.
Publication: The Counseling Psychologist, 40(5), 685-698
Date: June 2012
Type: Journal Article