Publications
The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces publications of several types, including maps and presentations.
2004
Health Literacy Review: Promoting Wellness in American Indian Communities; Addressing Health Disparities and Health Literacy; Communicating with our Clients
Communicating complex health care and long term care information clearly and in ways that Native elders can truly understand is a major challenge for service providers. This review provides a background on the issue of health literacy; a summary of a seminar held recently on the topic and offers some tips on how to improve health communication with Native elders.
Communicating complex health care and long term care information clearly and in ways that Native elders can truly understand is a major challenge for service providers. This review provides a background on the issue of health literacy; a summary of a seminar held recently on the topic and offers some tips on how to improve health communication with Native elders.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Date: May 2004
Type: Resource
Healthcare Facility Survey Results: 2004
Reports on a survey of registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in hospitals and long-term care facilities in North Dakota. Covers recruitment, salary and staffing issues along with suggested solutions for the nursing shortage.
Reports on a survey of registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in hospitals and long-term care facilities in North Dakota. Covers recruitment, salary and staffing issues along with suggested solutions for the nursing shortage.
Author(s): Moulton, P., Evenson, D., & Wakefield, M.
Date: April 2004
Type: Report
Depression in Northern Plains Indians is Associated with Physical Health and Fitness, Dietary Intakes, Food Insecurity and Cultural Identification
This study examined the relationships between depression and physical health and fitness, dietary intakes, food insecurity and cultural identification among Northern Plains American Indians.
This study examined the relationships between depression and physical health and fitness, dietary intakes, food insecurity and cultural identification among Northern Plains American Indians.
Author(s): Penland, J.G., Gray, J.S., Lambert, P., Gonzalez, J., Wilson, E.L., & Lukaski, H.C.
Publication: The FASEB Journal, 18(4), A516
Date: March 2004
Type: Journal Article
Informal Caregivers: Challenges in Providing Care
Family caregiving is experiencing significant growth as the U.S. population ages. Care is also shifting away from institutions to home and community based care. Family-based care is an important component in the array of services available to the aged.
Family caregiving is experiencing significant growth as the U.S. population ages. Care is also shifting away from institutions to home and community based care. Family-based care is an important component in the array of services available to the aged.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): McDonald, L., & Ludtke, R.
Date: 2004
Type: Fact Sheet
Native Aging Visions, Fall 2004
Newsletter developed by the National Resource Center on Native American Aging.
Newsletter developed by the National Resource Center on Native American Aging.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Date: 2004
Type: Newsletter
Native Aging Visions, Spring 2004
Newsletter developed by the National Resource Center on Native American Aging.
Newsletter developed by the National Resource Center on Native American Aging.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Date: 2004
Type: Newsletter
North Dakota Rural Health Dialogues Summary
Describes a series of meetings held in rural North Dakota communities that identified nine major rural health priorities. Includes results of meetings with tribal and non-tribal ND communities.
Describes a series of meetings held in rural North Dakota communities that identified nine major rural health priorities. Includes results of meetings with tribal and non-tribal ND communities.
Project:
State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Center for Rural Health
Date: 2004
Type: Report
2003
North Dakota Nursing Needs Study: Direct Care Supply and Demand Projections
This report includes projections of direct care supply and demand of both registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in North Dakota.
This report includes projections of direct care supply and demand of both registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in North Dakota.
Author(s): Moulton, P.
Date: October 2003
Type: Report
North Dakota Health Professions: Nursing
Facts on the supply and demand for nurses in North Dakota. Includes data for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.
Facts on the supply and demand for nurses in North Dakota. Includes data for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.
Author(s): Moulton, P.
Date: September 2003
Type: Fact Sheet
Licensed Nurse Focus Group Results
Reports results from a survey of licensed nurse focus group. Covers demographic statistics, description of primary employment position and setting, perception of nursing profession, nursing shortage solutions, index of work satisfaction, and focus group results.
Reports results from a survey of licensed nurse focus group. Covers demographic statistics, description of primary employment position and setting, perception of nursing profession, nursing shortage solutions, index of work satisfaction, and focus group results.
Author(s): Moulton, P., Dannewitz, H., Christman, S., Park, R., Kruger, G., & Wakefield, M.
Date: June 2003
Type: Report