Kyle Muus, PhD

Completed Projects - (1)

U.S. Hospitalizations for Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions: A Rural/Urban Comparison
This project will assess trends, patterns, and predictors of hospitalizations for three ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSCs) (i.e., uncontrolled diabetes, bacterial pneumonia, and pediatric asthma) among rural and urban residents in the United States. The study will involve the examination of 2003 HCUP Nationwide Inpatient Sample data.
Research center: FORHP-funded Individual Grantees
Topics: Chronic diseases and conditions, Diabetes, Rural statistics and demographics

Effect of Outpatient Visits and Discharge Destination on Potentially Preventable Readmissions for Congestive Heart Failure and Bacterial Pneumonia
Policy Brief
Upper Midwest Rural Health Research Center
Date: 03/2012
This brief explores the relationship between potentially preventable readmissions and use of outpatient follow-up care, discharge destination, rural versus urban patients, and time to follow-up care. These factors were examined in a large population of Medicare patients with hospital stays for congestive heart failure or bacterial pneumonia.
Effect of Outpatient Visits and Discharge Destination on Potentially Preventable Readmissions for Congestive Heart Failure and Bacterial Pneumonia (Final Report)
Upper Midwest Rural Health Research Center
Date: 03/2012
This study explored the relationship between potentially preventable readmissions and use of outpatient follow-up care, discharge destination, rural versus urban residence of the patient, and time to follow-up care.

Geographic Differences in Potentially Preventable Readmission Rates in Rural and Urban Hospitals (Final Report)
Upper Midwest Rural Health Research Center
Date: 11/2010
Potentially preventable readmissions (PPRs) among Medicare patients are examples of inefficiencies in the healthcare system. This study estimated PPRs in three types of acute care hospitals: urban prospective payment system (PPS), rural PPS, and Critical Access Hospitals.

Potentially Preventable Readmissions in Rural Hospitals
Policy Brief
Upper Midwest Rural Health Research Center
Date: 08/2009
Using 3-M algorithm software and Medicare inpatient claims data from five states, this brief examines potentially preventable readmission rates for rural and urban hospitals and discusses the rural implications of policy initiatives to reduce readmission rates.

The Impact of Health Insurance Coverage on Native Elder Health: Implications for Addressing the Health Care Needs of Rural Native American Elders
Upper Midwest Rural Health Research Center
Date: 10/2007
This study examines health insurance coverage and access to healthcare among American Indian and Alaska Native elders, defined as 55 years or older. The authors conclude it is essential to develop policies that address the financial, geographical, and cultural aspects that negatively impact access to culturally appropriate healthcare.

Health Risks Factors Among American Indians and Alaska Native Elders
Journal Article
Upper Midwest Rural Health Research Center
Date: 2006
Chronic disease rates are higher among American Indian and Alaska Native elders although they exercise more and have higher rates of participation in multiple exercise activities. Research concerning the relationship between chronic disease and health risk factors is limited for American Indian and Alaska Native elder populations. This paper indicated results of an analysis of the effect of risk factors on chronic disease from a survey of 9,296 Native elders, representing 171 tribes from 88 sites. The sampling design employed systematic random sampling for larger tribes, with smaller tribes (fewer than 200) interviewing all or the majority of their elders. The data suggest that smokers, drinkers, and non-exercisers are at increase risk for chronic disease.

Prevalence of Chronic Disease Among American Indian and Alaska Native Elders
Upper Midwest Rural Health Research Center
Date: 10/2005
This report examines chronic disease prevalence and functional limitations among American Indian/Alaska Natives by rurality, gender, age, healthcare access, and health behaviors. It includes policy recommendations.
Chronic Disease and Functional Limitation Among American Indian and Alaska Native Elders
Journal Article
Upper Midwest Rural Health Research Center
Date: 2005
Reports the results of an analysis of chronic disease's effect on functional limitation from a survey of 7,107 Native elders representing 143 tribes from 77 sites.
Chronic Disease in American Indian/Alaska Native Elders
Journal Article
Upper Midwest Rural Health Research Center
Date: 2005
This journal article describes the prevalence of chronic diseases among Native American elders.
Factors Associated With Incidence of Inappropriate Ambulance Transport in Rural Areas in Cases of Moderate to Severe Head Injury in Children
Journal Article
Upper Midwest Rural Health Research Center
Date: 2005
An analysis was conducted to identify a set of significant predictors of cases of inappropriate deliveries to acute care facilities with no trauma-center designation of any level. Greater distance to the nearest trauma center and shorter distance traveled by the ambulance squad to the receiving corresponded to higher probabilities of mistriage.