Janice C. Probst, PhD
Email: probst.rural@gmail.com
- Publications - (27)
Publications - (27)
2023
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Geographic Variations in Driving Time to U.S. Mental Health Care, Digital Access to Technology, & Household Crowdedness
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 12/2023
This study compared travel time to mental health facilities in rural versus urban areas and potential barriers to digital devices for telemedicine access in those same rural/urban locations. In addition, the research examined private space within the home as it relates to household crowdedness.
2022
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Rural-Urban Disparities in Quality of Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 11/2022
Using data from the Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Quality Reporting program 2015-2019, this study examined differences and changes in the quality of inpatient psychiatric care in rural and urban hospitals. -
Availability of Hospital-Based Cancer Services Before and After Rural Hospital Closure, 2008-2017
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 09/2022
Using American Hospital Association survey data from 2008 to 2017, the changes in access to cancer-related screening and treatment services were examined to determine the impact of hospital closures across hospital service areas. -
Examining the Association Between Rurality and Positive Childhood Experiences Among a National Sample
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 08/2022
Using the full National Survey of Children's Health with all 50 states and the District of Columbia, this study examined rural-urban differences in positive childhood experiences.
2021
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Trends in Cancer Treatment Service Availability Across Critical Access Hospitals and Prospective Payment System Hospitals
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 08/2021
This study investigated trends in cancer services availability in urban and rural Prospective Payment System (PPS) hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). Compared with all PPS hospitals, CAHs offered fewer cancer treatment services and experienced a decline in service capability over time. -
Trends in Spatial Access to Colonoscopy in South Carolina, 2000-2014
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 06/2021
This study looks at the availability of colonoscopy screenings in South Carolina between 2000 and 2014 with a focus on changes in spatial access for these preventive services.
2020
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A National Survey of RN-to-BSN Programs: Are They Reaching Rural Students?
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 10/2020
This study used a national survey of RN-to-BSN programs to better understand their potential role in addressing disparities in BSN-prepared nurses in rural and urban areas. The results are needed to inform policymakers and stakeholders who are responsible for addressing the status and needs of nursing education. -
Factors Associated With Perceived Job Preparedness Among RNs: Results From a National Survey
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 05/2020
This article examines perceived job preparedness by demographic and professional characteristics among practicing registered nurses who completed a national survey. Rural and male nurses felt less prepared for nursing practice and may benefit from tailored educational experiences to improve perceptions of being prepared for the workforce. -
Rural-Urban Differences in Educational Attainment Among Registered Nurses: Implications for Achieving an 80% BSN Workforce
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 05/2020
Our primary objective was to provide updated information on rural-urban differences in educational attainment. We also examined rural-urban differences in employment type, salary, and demographics among registered nurses in different practice settings.
2018
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Differences in Medicare Utilization and Expenditures in the Last Six Months of Life Among Patients With and Without Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 10/2018
The purpose of this study was to examine differences in utilization of inpatient services and Medicare expenditures (overall and by category) in the last six months of life for patients with, versus those without, a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. -
The Importance of Rural Hospitals: Transfers and 30-day Readmissions Among Rural Residents and Patients Presenting at Rural Hospitals
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 07/2018
This study looked at reasons why transfers and readmissions occurred among Medicare patients who first came to rural hospitals.
2017
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Supply-Side Differences Only Modestly Associated With Inpatient Hospitalizations Among Medicare Beneficiaries in the Last Six Months of Life
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 11/2017
This study examined rural and urban Medicare beneficiaries and inpatient hospitalizations during their last six months of life. The study concluded that care at the end of life is much the same for rural and urban Medicare decedents. -
Who Performs Colonoscopy? Workforce Trends Over Space and Time
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 11/2017
Using data from South Carolina from 2001-2010, this study looked at changes in the types of facilities doing colonoscopies as well as the any changes in who is performing them.
2016
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Health-Related Quality of Life Among Adults 65 Years and Older in the United States, 2011-2012: A Multilevel Small Area Estimation Approach
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 10/2016
This study compiled estimates, at the county level, of poor health-related quality of life among those ages 65 and older. The study examined physical and mental health and found significant differences in health across the United States. -
Current State of Child Health in Rural America: How Context Shapes Children's Health
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 09/2016
Provides an essay on the status of children in rural America that focuses on the rural environment that may affect health. -
Ambulatory Care-Sensitive Condition Hospitalizations Among Medicare Beneficiaries
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 06/2016
Examines the relationship between the distribution of primary care physicians and Medicare beneficiaries' ambulatory care-sensitive condition hospitalizations using statistical and spatial analyses. -
Geographic Disparities in Mortality Among the End Stage Renal Disease Patients: An Analysis of the United States Renal Data System, 2007-08.
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 06/2016
Explores the association between morality, rurality, and distance from the treatment facility of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Rural patients were found to have a mortality advantage. -
Disparities in Home Health Service Providers Among Medicare Beneficiaries with Stroke
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 01/2016
Examines the intensity of home health services, by the number of visits and service delivery by rehabilitation specialists, among Medicare beneficiates with stroke. There were no significant rural-urban differences in the number of home health visits, but rural residents were less likely to receive services from rehabilitation specialists.
2015
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Obesity and Obesity-Related Behaviors Among Rural and Urban Adults in the United States
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 10/2015
Examines the differences in obesity-related behaviors across rural and urban adult populations in the United States. Data from the 1999 - 2006 National health and Nutrition Examination Survey was used. -
Rural Area Deprivation and Hospitalizations Among Children for Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 10/2015
Evaluates inpatient hospitalizations among children in nine states to determine the effect of rurality and social/economic advantage on health outcomes and health disparities. -
Thirty-Day Readmission Rates Among Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 08/2015
Examines readmission rates and factors affecting readmission of patients eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid (dual-eligibility).
2012
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Lower Rehospitalization Rates Among Rural Medicare Beneficiaries With Diabetes
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 2012
Evaluates 30-day readmission rates of Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes in rural areas.
2006
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Rural-Urban Differences in Depression Prevalence: Implications for Family Medicine
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 10/2006
Examined the prevalence of depression in rural vs. urban areas. An estimated 2.6 million rural adults suffer from depression. The unadjusted prevalence of depression was significantly higher among rural than urban populations. After adjusting for rural/urban population characteristics, the odds of depression did not differ by residence. -
Expected Annual Emergency Miles per Ambulance: An Indicator for Measuring Availability of Emergency Medical Services Resources
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 04/2006
Proposes a county-level indicator of emergency medical services (EMS) resource availability that takes into consideration existing EMS resources, population health and demographics, and geographic factors. The indicator, the expected annual emergency miles per ambulance, provides a basis for comparing ambulance availability across counties.
2005
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Barriers Associated With the Delivery of Medicare Reimbursed Diabetes Self-Management Education
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 11/2005
Explores the barriers that practitioners face in providing diabetes self-management education to Medicare beneficiaries. Barriers identified for rural providers include costs, the shortage of designated specialists, fewer resources, amount of Medicare reimbursement, transportation and more. -
More May Be Better: Evidence of a Negative Relationship Between Physician Supply and Hospitalization for Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 2005
The authors conducted an empirical test of the relationship between physician supply and hospitalization for ambulatory care sensitive conditions. -
Recruitment and Retention of EMTs: A Qualitative Study
Journal Article
University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Date: 2005
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are critical to out-of-hospital care, but maintaining staff can be difficult. The study objective was to identify factors that contribute to recruitment and retention of EMTs and paramedics.