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Evaluation of SEAL!ND: School Year 2019-2020
This report presents results of an evaluation on the North
Dakota School-based Sealant Program (SEAL!ND). The
evaluation team at the Center for Rural Health surveyed
participating schools, interviewed SEAL!ND team members and
additional stakeholders, and reviewed all available student
data collected at the time of the dental screenings.
Project:
Oral Health Research and Evaluation
Author(s): Schroeder, S.
Date: December 2020
Type: Report
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Impact and Reach of SEAL!ND: 2019-2020 School Year
This brief reports the reach of the North Dakota Department
of Health Oral Health Program's school-based sealant
program (SEAL!ND). During the 2019-2020 school year,
SEAL!ND provided preventive dental care to students in 80
schools throughout North Dakota.
Project:
Oral Health Research and Evaluation
Author(s): Schroeder, S.
Date: December 2020
Type: Policy Brief
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North Dakota School Personnel's Experience with SEAL!ND 2019-2020 School Year
This brief describes the results of a survey among school
personnel who participated in the school-based sealant
program during the 2019-2020 school year. Overall schools
were very happy with the program and were looking for
assistance in better promoting the program in the future
through social media, e-newsletters, and text messaging.
Project:
Oral Health Research and Evaluation
Author(s): Schroeder, S.
Date: December 2020
Type: Policy Brief
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North Dakota School-Based Sealant Programs: 2019-2020
This infographic presents the reach of the North Dakota
Schools-Based Sealant programs during the 2019-2020 school
year. It illustrates the number of children receiving
various preventive dental services in schools settings
throughout the state.
Project:
Oral Health Research and Evaluation
Author(s): Schroeder, S.
Date: December 2020
Type: Policy Brief
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North Dakota Department of Health, Oral Health Program: Year Two Evaluation Report
This report details the results of the evaluation on work
completed by the North Dakota Department of Health Oral
Health Program during year two of their grant with the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Activities
focused on community water fluoridation, statewide oral
health surveillance, and implementation of a school-based
sealant program (SEAL!ND).
Project:
Oral Health Research and Evaluation
Author(s): Schroeder, S., Knutson, S.
Date: November 2020
Type: Report
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Rural Health Research RECAP: Rural Ethnic/Racial Disparities: Adverse Health Outcomes
Rural minority group populations often experience dual
disparities in health. This recap summarizes adverse health
outcomes across these populations including premature
death, age-adjusted mortality, disability status, and
obesity rates.
Project:
Rural Health Research Gateway
Author(s): Ostmo, P.
Date: November 2020
Type: Fact Sheet
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Rural Health Research RECAP: Rural Ethnic/Racial Disparities: Social and Systemic Inequities
This resource examines social and systemic inequities that
influence disparities in health among minority group
populations. Rural non-White populations experience both
residence-based and racial/ethnicity-based health
disparities.
Project:
Rural Health Research Gateway
Author(s): Ostmo, P.
Date: November 2020
Type: Fact Sheet
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CRH Continues Its Mission During COVID-19
Center for Rural Health (CRH) staff help rural communities, healthcare facilities, and others navigate through COVID-19.
Projects:
Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative, National Resource Center on Native American Aging, North Dakota Brain Injury Network, Primary Care Office, Project ECHO, Rural Health Information Hub, Rural Health Research Gateway, Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program
Author(s): Haugen, B.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: July 2020
Type: Article
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Wac'inyeya: Hope Among American Indian Youth
This article looks at what gives American Indian youth
hope. The project included 56 rural tribal youth in focus
groups across a Northern Plains reservation.
Author(s): Gray, J., Schrader, L., Isaacs, D., Smith, M., Bender, N.
Publication: American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 26(2), 151-171
Date: September 2019
Type: Journal Article
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Rural Health Research RECAP: Rural Communities: Age, Income, and Health Status
While studies discuss the implications of income or age on
health-seeking behavior, health status, access, or
utilization of care, it is imperative to recognize what
this means for older and lower-income rural communities.
This recap identifies rural disparities in age, health
status, and income.
Project:
Rural Health Research Gateway
Author(s): Schroeder, S.
Date: November 2018
Type: Fact Sheet
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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
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The 2014 Update of the Rural-Urban Chartbook
The Chartbook presents information on population demographics, health-related behaviors and risk factors, age-specific and cause-specific mortality, access to care, health insurance coverage, mental health, and other health-related topics for U.S. residents across levels of rural and urban status. The data presented in this new Chartbook were collected prior to implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), providing baseline measurements for key aspects of health from which to measure future ACA-associated changes. Individual data tables are available in an Excel file.
Project:
Rural Health Reform Policy Research Center
Author(s): Meit, M., Knudson, A., Gilbert, T., Tzy-Chyi Yu, A., Tanenbaum, E., Ormson, E., TenBroeck, S., Bayne, A., Popat, S., & NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
Date: October 2014
Type: Report
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Policy Brief: Rural-Urban Disparities in Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming about 600,000 lives annually. This policy brief highlights rural-urban disparities in heart disease and focuses on three measures: 1) death rates for ischemic heart disease (IHD) among persons 20 years of age and older, 2) obesity among persons 18 years of age and older, and 3) physical inactivity during leisure time among persons 18 years of age and older.
Project:
Rural Health Reform Policy Research Center
Author(s): Knudson, A., Meit, M., & Popat, S.
Date: October 2014
Type: Policy Brief
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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.
Author(s): Klug, M., Halaas, G., Peterson, M.
Publication: Journal of Health Affairs, 33(4), 605-612
Date: April 2014
Type: Journal Article
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The North Dakota Brain Injury Network
Brain injuries don't just happen to football players.
People are dealing with the oftentimes debilitating
aftermath of brain injuries here in North Dakota, from
concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries.
Project:
North Dakota Brain Injury Network
Author(s): Massmann, N.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: March 2014
Type: Article
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Chronic Disease Assessment Report for North Dakota
An assessment of policies and programs that address chronic disease in North Dakota.
Author(s): Massmann, N., Gibbens, B., Peterson, M., and Quinn, R.
Date: February 2014
Type: Report
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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.
Author(s): Klug, M.G., Muus, K., Volkov, B. & Halaas, G.W.
Date: December 2012
Type: Journal Article
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North Dakota Dementia Care Services Program (DCSP): Caregivers' Attributes and Service Use
Discusses the North Dakota Dementia Care Services Program which works to increase caregiver knowledge about dementia and caregiving, and decrease caregiver stress. Number 2 in a four-part series.
Author(s): Klug, M., & Muus, K.
Date: October 2012
Type: Fact Sheet
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North Dakota Dementia Care Services Program (DCSP): Characteristics of Persons with Dementia
Discusses the North Dakota Dementia Care Services Program which works to increase caregiver knowledge about dementia and caregiving, and decrease caregiver stress. Number 3 in a four-part series.
Author(s): Klug, M., & Muus, K.
Date: October 2012
Type: Fact Sheet
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North Dakota Dementia Care Services Program (DCSP): Impact on Caregiver Support and Estimated Health/Long-Term Care Cost Savings
Discusses the North Dakota Dementia Care Services Program which works to increase caregiver knowledge about dementia and caregiving, and decrease caregiver stress. Number 4 in a four-part series.
Author(s): Klug, M., & Muus, K.
Date: October 2012
Type: Fact Sheet
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North Dakota Dementia Care Services Program (DCSP): Utilization Increases Over Time
The intent of the DCSP is to increase caregiver knowledge about dementia and caregiving, decrease caregiver stress, and coincide with estimated health and long-term care cost savings.
Author(s): Klug, M., & Muus, K.
Date: October 2012
Type: Fact Sheet
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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.
Author(s): Klug, M.G., Volkov, B., Muus, K., & Halaas, G.W.
Date: June 2012
Type: Journal Article
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Effect of Outpatient Visits and Discharge Destination on Potentially Preventable Readmissions for Congestive Heart Failure and Bacterial Pneumonia
Emphasizes the importance of receiving timely post-discharge outpatient care and appropriate discharge destination for reducing preventable hospital readmissions, especially but not exclusively among rural-based patients. Full report.
Author(s): Klug, M., & Muus, K.
Date: March 2012
Type: Policy Brief
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Dementia Care Services Project: Continued Progress in Providing Assistance to Caregivers
Provides information regarding the continued progress in providing assistance to caregivers of participates in the dementia care services project.
Author(s): Volkov, B., Muus, K., & Klug MG.
Date: September 2011
Type: Policy Brief
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North Dakota Dementia Care Services Project: Contributing to Health Cost Savings
Author(s): Volkov, B., Muus, K., & Klug, MG.
Date: September 2011
Type: Fact Sheet
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Dementia Care Services Project Benefiting Veterans in North Dakota
Provides information regarding which veterans in North Dakota have benefited from the dementia care services project.
Author(s): Muus, K., Volkov, B., & Klug, M.G.
Date: April 2011
Type: Fact Sheet
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Dementia Care Services Project's Positive Impact on Caregiving and Cost Savings in North Dakota
Provides information on how the dementia care services (DCS) project has had a positive impact on caregiving and cost savings in North Dakota. Covers estimated median long term care cost avoidance and total quarterly savings on hospital, ambulance, and 911 calls from participates in the DCS program. In addition, shows the percentage of caregivers who had taken healthcare actions following six months of program participation.
Author(s): Muus, K., Volkov, B., Klug, M.G., & Mueller, J.
Date: April 2011
Type: Fact Sheet
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In-Hospital Mortality Among Rural Medicare Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction: The Effect of Demographics, Transfer, and Health Factors.
In-hospital mortality among rural Medicare patients with acute myocardial infarction: the influence of demographics, transfer, and health factors.
Project:
State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Muus, K., Klug, M., Knudson, A., Wynne, J.
Publication: The Journal of Rural Health, 27(4), 394-400
Date: January 2011
Type: Journal Article
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Dementia Care Services Project Benefiting North Dakotans
Provides information on how North Dakotans have benefited from the dementia care services project including the percentage of individuals that completed care-related action steps and the likelihood to place individuals with dementia in a long term care facility (LTC).
Author(s): Volkov, B., Muus, K., Klug, M.G., Mueller J., & Haley-Franklin, H.
Date: December 2010
Type: Fact Sheet
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Author(s): Muus, K.
Date: 2006
Type: Fact Sheet
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Findings from the North Dakota Assessment of Traumatic Brain Injury Needs and Resources
Through the North Dakota Department of Health's
federally-funded TBI Planning grant, Center for Rural Health researchers and project staff conducted an assessment of needs and resources for persons with TBI and their families in the state. The findings of the assessment are discussed in this report.
Author(s): Muus, K., Offutt, S., Cogan, M., Medalen, R., & Haugen, E.
Date: November 2005
Type: Report
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Prevalence of Chronic Disease Among American Indian and Alaska Native Elders
Provides information regarding the prevalence of chronic disease among American Indian and Alaska Native elders. Covers demographics, rurality and chronic disease, gender and chronic disease, age and chronic disease, and results of logistic regression and odds ratios.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Moulton, P., McDonald, L., Muus, K., Knudson, A., Wakefield, M., & Ludtke, R.
Date: October 2005
Type: Report
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The Indian Healthcare Improvement Act: Implications for North Dakota Tribes
Policy brief providing an overview of healthcare issues facing American Indians in North Dakota, with discussion of the impact of the Indian Healthcare Improvement Act.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): McDonald, F.
Date: November 2004
Type: Policy Brief
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Gender Differences in Health Risks Amongst Native Elderly
Describes a study to determine if differences in health risks exist between men and women in the elderly Native American and
Alaskan Native population.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Date: 2003
Type: Fact Sheet
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Diabetes & Preventing Amputations
Provides findings about diabetes and preventing amputations among American Indian tribes.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Date: April 2002
Type: Resource