Cancer screening reduces mortality, particularly among populations at increased cancer risk such as adults with obesity. However, screening practices in rural primary car [...]

This DNP project developed and delivered a healthcare training on transgender health for primary care staff. Pre- and post-intervention surveys showed improved knowledge [...]

The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 required states to verify U.S. citizenship for all Medicaid applicants, leading to declines in enrollment and increased administrative b [...]

Hispanic children in the United States experience significant disparities in health care access and prescription medication use compared to white children, with variation [...]

This dissertation study investigated the relationship between structural racism, assisted living (AL) location, and public and private governance. Market demand and prope [...]

Youth with chronic pain are at risk of acute medical utilization, some of which may be preventable if provided greater access to outpatient care, improved pain treatment, [...]

Type 2 diabetes is a condition of particular concern, especially among groups with healthcare disparities. Multnomah County Health Centers treat a diverse population of p [...]

Pediatric chronic pain is increasingly prevalent. While multidisciplinary pain treatment (MPT) has shown success in intervening, MPT often requires frequent attendance th [...]

U.S. rural areas face wide-ranging health disparities. However, examining rural disparities is complicated by suboptimal measurement of rurality, including categorical/lo [...]

Up to 46% of children worldwide have chronic pain. Estimated costs to treat this in the United States is 19.5 billion dollars. Existing access barriers related to geogra [...]