Leaders in the Field

Episode 3: Healthcare in Rural Communities

In this episode, we are joined by Kathleen Quinn, Associate Dean for Rural Health at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. We discuss the unique health disparities and challenges faced by rural communities, how healthcare practitioners can provide client-centered care, and the resources available for rural practitioners. 
Resources
If you are interested in learning more about Show-Me ECHO in Missouri, visit their webpage at https://showmeecho.org/clinics/. To contact Show-Me ECHO, call 573-884-7958 or send an email to showmeecho@health.missouri.edu
To get involved with an existing ECHO program, start your own ECHO program, or explore ECHO resources and training, please visit https://projectecho.unm.edu/model/
The National Rural Health Association aims to provide leadership on rural health issues through advocacy, communications, education and research. Visit https://www.ruralhealth.us/ to learn more. 
For more information, opportunities, and resources on rural health, please visit https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/
References
Missouri Hospital Association. (2023). Hospital Closures in Missouri Since 2014 https://www.mhanet.com/mhaimages/advocacy/Missouri_Hospital_Closures.pdf
United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service. (2009). Health Status and Health Care Access of Farm and Rural Populations. https://www.ers.usda.gov/webdocs/publications/44424/9370_eib57_reportsummary_1_.pdf
Rural Hospital Closures. (2020, June 22). Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research. https://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/programs-projects/rural-health/rural-hospital-closures/
 

Episode 2: AgrAbility and the Culture of Agriculture

In this episode, we are joined by Karen Funkenbusch, Program Director of the Missouri AgrAbility Project. She explains how AgrAbility offers resources, education, and assistance to help agricultural workers remain productive and successful in their daily work. Our discussion also highlights the importance of healthcare practitioners understanding the unique culture of agriculture, as the values, traditions, and challenges of farm life greatly impact healthcare decisions and interventions. Tune in to learn how practitioners can provide effective, client-centered care to agricultural workers and how AgrAbility is making a difference in the lives of those who feed the world.
References
American Occupational Therapy Association. (2020). Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process—fourth edition. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy: Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association, 74(Supplement_2), 7412410010p1-7412410010p87. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74s2001
AgrAbility Contact Information and Resources
If you are interested in AgrAbility services in Missouri, please contact 1-800-995-8503 or send an email to AgrAbility@missouri.edu.
To learn more about AgrAbility services in other states or to access the AgrAbility publication database, the Toolbox, or other online resources, visit http://www.agrability.org

Episode 1: Bridging the Gap — An Introduction to Leaders in the Field

In this episode, host Mackenzie introduces herself, the inspiration for creating this podcast, and the podcast's mission to bridge the healthcare knowledge gap for professionals working with the agricultural population.
 
References
American Occupational Therapy Association. (2020). Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process—fourth edition. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy: Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association, 74(Supplement_2), 7412410010p1-7412410010p87. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74s2001
Castillo, M., & Simnitt, S. (2023). Farm Labor. Usda.gov. https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/farm-economy/farm-labor/
Hildebrand, M. W., Brinkley, J., Timmons, S., & Mendez, F. (2019). What occupational and physical therapists know about farmers’ health. Journal of Agromedicine, 24(1), 64–73. https://doi.org/10.1080/1059924X.2018.1538917
Leigh, J. P., Du, J., & McCurdy, S. A. (2014). An estimate of the U.S. government’s undercount of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in agriculture. Annals of Epidemiology, 24(4), 254–259. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annepidem.2014.01.006
Miller, C. D., & Aherin, R. A. (2018). The prevalence of disabilities in the U.S. farm population. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health, 24(4), 243–260. https://doi.org/10.13031/jash.12934
NEJM Catalyst. (2017). What is Patient-Centered Care? The New England Journal of Medicine, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.1056/CAT.17.0559
Reed, D. (2004). Understanding and meeting the needs of farmers with amputations. Orthopedic Nursing, 23(6), 397???405. https://doi.org/10.1097/00006416-200411000-00010
Thierry, A. D., & Snipes, S. A. (2015). Why do farmworkers delay treatment after debilitating injuries? Thematic analysis explains if, when, and why farmworkers were treated for injuries. American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 58(2), 178–192. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajim.22380
Zejda, J. E., McDuffie, H. H., & Dosman, J. A. (1993). Epidemiology of health and safety risks in agriculture and related industries. Practical applications for rural physicians. The Western Journal of Medicine, 158(1), 56–63.