Implications of rurality and psychiatric status for diabetic care use among adults with diabetes

Authors

Jean A. Talbot PhD, University of Southern Maine, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Erika C. Ziller PhD, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Jennifer D. Lenardson MHS, University of Southern Maine, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
David Hartley PhD, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research Center

Document Type

Policy Brief

Publication Date

5-1-2014

Keywords

Access/Insurance, MRHRC, rural, health system reform, LTSS

Abstract

This research examined patterns of diabetic preventive care use among adults with diabetes, to determine whether these patterns varied according to respondents’ rural/urban residence or psychiatric status (i.e., the presence/absence of a mental health diagnosis). Specifically, we considered whether rural people with diabetes are less likely than urban peers to use diabetic preventive services; whether having a mental health diagnosis affects preventive service use among diabetics; and, whether rural/ urban differences in service use vary depending on the presence or absence of a mental health diagnosis.

Recommended Citation

Talbot, J. A., Ziller, E. C., Lenardson, J. D., & Hartley, D. (2014). Implications of rurality and psychiatric status for diabetic care use among adults with diabetes. (Research & Policy Brief PB-56). Portland, ME: University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research Center.