Outcomes of patients in rural communities undergoing autologous breast reconstruction: A comparison of cost and patient demographics with implications for rural health policy.
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DOI: 10.1002/micr.31052
Abstract: BACKGROUND Patients with breast cancer living in rural areas are less likely to undergo breast reconstruction. Further, given the additional training and resources required for autologous reconstruction, it is likely that rural patients face barriers… read more here.
Keywords: rural areas; autologous breast; rural patients; breast reconstruction ... See more keywords
Implementation of an Intensive Telehealth Intervention for Rural Patients with Clinic-Refractory Diabetes
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-021-07281-8
Abstract: Background Rural patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) may experience poor glycemic control due to limited access to T2D specialty care and self-management support. Telehealth can facilitate delivery of comprehensive T2D care to rural patients,… read more here.
Keywords: rural patients; intervention; implementation; clinic refractory ... See more keywords
Impact evaluation of a four-year academic-community partnership in provision of medication management and tertiary prevention services for rural patients with diabetes and/or hypertension
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2019.101038
Abstract: Medication therapy management (MTM) services, including targeted, pharmacist-delivered, tertiary prevention interventions, were provided to rural patients with chronic diseases via an academic-community partnership. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the overall program and… read more here.
Keywords: diabetes hypertension; community; academic community; tertiary prevention ... See more keywords
Factors Affecting Rural Patients' Primary Compliance with e-Prescription: A Developing Country Perspective
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DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2018.0081
Abstract: Abstract Background: The electronic prescription system has emerged to reduce the ambiguity and misunderstanding associated with handwritten prescriptions. The opportunities and challenges of e-prescription system, its impact on reducing medication error, and improving patient's safety… read more here.
Keywords: compliance prescription; primary compliance; patients primary; prescription ... See more keywords
Longitudinal Examination of COVID-19 Public Health Measures on Mental Health for Rural Patients With Serious Mental Illness
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usaa559
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction There is emerging evidence to support that the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health measures may be associated with negative mental health sequelae. Rural populations in particular may fair worse because they share… read more here.
Keywords: serious mental; health; mental health; mental illness ... See more keywords
Rural-urban differences in characteristics, postoperative outcomes, and costs for patients undergoing knee arthroplasty: a national retrospective propensity score matched cohort study.
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DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000494
Abstract: BACKGROUND The rural-urban disparities in postoperative complications and costs among patients undergoing knee arthroplasty (KA) have not been thoroughly explored. This study aimed to determine whether such differences exist in this patient population. MATERIAL AND… read more here.
Keywords: urban patients; rural urban; rural patients; undergoing knee ... See more keywords
Outcomes of Telemedicine-Based Consultation among Rural Patients Referred for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Hernia Repair.
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DOI: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000000213
Abstract: BACKGROUND Perioperative telemedicine use has increased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and may improve access to surgical care. However, studies assessing outcomes in populations at risk for digital-health disparities are lacking. We sought… read more here.
Keywords: rural patients; abdominal wall; wall reconstruction; hernia repair ... See more keywords
Allocation of Post-Acute Care Services Differs Among Rural and Urban Colon Cancer Patients After Resection.
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DOI: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000001663
Abstract: BACKGROUND Compared to urban, rural patients experience more post-operative complications including surgical site infections and anastomotic leaks following colon cancer (CC) resection. As these complications often require long-term care, we investigated rural-urban differences in postoperative… read more here.
Keywords: rural patients; post acute; care; acute care ... See more keywords
Low‐level elevations in high‐sensitivity cardiac troponin predict obstructive coronary artery disease and revascularisation in rural patients with non‐ST‐elevation myocardial infarction referred for coronary angiography
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DOI: 10.1111/imj.16412
Abstract: Rural patients with non‐ST‐elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) are transferred to metropolitan hospitals for invasive coronary angiography (ICA). Yet, many do not have obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). In this analysis of rural Western Australian patients… read more here.
Keywords: elevation myocardial; patients non; non elevation; rural patients ... See more keywords
Impacts of unifying urban and rural residents’ medical insurance on the hospitalisation expenses of rural patients in eastern China: an interrupted time series analysis
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-067198
Abstract: Objectives This study evaluated the impact of the Urban and Rural Residents’ Basic Medical Insurance scheme on hospitalisation expenses of rural patients in eastern China, which unified separate healthcare systems for urban and rural residents.… read more here.
Keywords: medical insurance; urban rural; rural patients; insurance ... See more keywords
Abstract 4128698: Mental Health and Sleep Quality as Determinants of Physical Activity Levels in Depressed Rural Patients with Coronary Heart Disease
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DOI: 10.1161/circ.150.suppl_1.4128698
Abstract: Background: Disparities in coronary heart disease (CHD) and other chronic related conditions, such as poor sleep quality and psychological distress, have been observed in rural areas. Both conditions can negatively affect disease progression, possibly through… read more here.
Keywords: depressed rural; sleep quality; rural patients; physical activity ... See more keywords