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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedKirby JB, Yabroff KR
AHRQ Author: Kirby JB
Rural-urban differences in access to primary care: beyond the usual source of care provider.
This study used 2014-2016 MEPS data to analyze differences between rural and urban areas to primary care access beyond the usual source of care provider. While rural residents were more likely to have a usual source of care, they were less likely to have a provider with office hours on nights and weekends.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Kirby JB, Yabroff KR .
Rural-urban differences in access to primary care: beyond the usual source of care provider.
Am J Prev Med 2020 Jan;58(1):89-96. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2019.08.026..
Keywords: Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), Access to Care, Primary Care, Rural Health, Urban Health, Health Services Research (HSR)
Caldwell JT, Ford CL, Wallace SP
Racial and ethnic residential segregation and access to health care in rural areas.
This study examined the relationship between racial/ethnic residential segregation and access to health care in rural areas. In rural areas, segregation contributed to worse access to a usual source of health care but higher reports of health care needs being met among African Americans and Hispanics.
AHRQ-funded; HS000078; HS022811.
Citation: Caldwell JT, Ford CL, Wallace SP .
Racial and ethnic residential segregation and access to health care in rural areas.
Health Place 2017 Jan;43:104-12. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2016.11.015.
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Keywords: Access to Care, Health Services Research (HSR), Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Rural Health, Social Determinants of Health
Mueller LR, Donnelly JP, Jacobson KE
National characteristics of emergency medical services in frontier and remote areas.
This study sought to describe the national characteristics and outcomes of EMS care provided in frontier and remote (FAR) areas in the continental United States (US). It found that FAR responses were more likely to be of American Indian or Alaska Native race. Age, ethnicity, location type, and clinical impressions were similar between FAR and non-FAR responses. On-scene death was more likely in FAR than non-FAR responses.
AHRQ-funded; HS013852.
Citation: Mueller LR, Donnelly JP, Jacobson KE .
National characteristics of emergency medical services in frontier and remote areas.
Prehosp Emerg Care 2016;20(2):191-9. doi: 10.3109/10903127.2015.1086846.
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Keywords: Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Rural Health, Provider: Health Personnel, Health Services Research (HSR), Outcomes