This page contains resource links and videos to help find health outcomes and policy research projects. Due to the nature of these projects and the type of data on which they often rely, "grey" sites are often used- these are sites that are not peer reviewed publications. Rather, they may contain statistical information, details on laws, regulations, and policies, that can be gleaned from reliable websites. Resources below may be helpful in seeking out information to answer HOP-related questions.
There are numerous peer-reviewed journals that you are encouraged to consult, and you can search within these journals using the library’s E-Journals- the journals are here linked to the library catalog. Some examples are listed below.
*Note: In order to access the full text of these journals electronically, remember to connect to the UF Network using one of the Libraries' Off-Campus Access options.*
Here are some resources that may be useful when evaluating online information.
GATOR is an acronym to help you remember important components of website evaluation.
GATOR
Genuine
Accurate
Trustworthy Origin
Readability
Genuine -
Is the website or resource authentic? Look for the identity of the site sponsor and the length of time the site has been up.
Accurate -
Is the material free from error? Error may be from misinformation or from a lack of updating to represent new discoveries. Is the website current? When was it last updated?
Trustworthy -
Is the information true and reliable? Look for references. Consider the author's credentials and affiliations with academic, non-profit, and government organizations.
Origin -
Origin means the producer of the material. Is the information produced by a reputable hospital or pharmaceutical company.
Readability -
This refers to the ease with which you can read the material. Is it too elementary, too technical, or too advanced?
Reference: Educating patients to evaluate web-based health care information: the GATOR approach to healthy surfing. Weber BA, Derrico DJ, Yoon SL, Sherwill-Navarro P. J Clin Nurs. 2009 Jun 17. HONcode - Health on the Net Foundation
Note: these sites will be updated and changed based on changes in policy, pressing health issues, and other emergent concerns so be sure to document when you visit and don't expect that the home page story will always be the same.
Resources for specific demographic groups
Resources by geography
Cancer
Oral/Dental Health
There are specific organizations set up to provide care, although the services can be limited due low funding levels, or made confusing depending on whether they are living on a reservation. And Native Americas also are able to purchase to health insurance or get it through employers. The Indian Health Service (IHS) was set up to cover care for American Indians who are members of federally recognized tribes. This care can be limited since the IHS is underfunded, and much of the care is provided by specific centers https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/American-Indian-Alaska-Native/AIAN/Outreach-and-Education/pdf/brochure_OE-booklet04.pdf Note: The Indian Health Service, at https://www.ihs.gov is the federal organization designated to provide care for Native Americans and Alaska Natives. Care for Native Hawaiians is slightly different.
Healthcare off the reservation- https://www.ihs.gov/findhealthcare/ Start here- https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/American-Indian-Alaska-Native/AIAN/Outreach-and-Education/pdf/health-care-off-the-reservation_909440-N.pdf
From coverage to care- tribal version- https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/American-Indian-Alaska-Native/AIAN/Downloads/AIAN-Coverage-to-Care-Brochure-2017.pdf
Some info from healthcare.gov on health coverage https://www.healthcare.gov/american-indians-alaska-natives/ ; https://www.healthcare.gov/american-indians-alaska-natives/coverage/
Looking for a place to find healthcare- https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/
In Florida, American Indians may go to Palms Medical Center https://palmsmg.org/about-us for care.
Members of specific ethnic groups in Florida may get care through their tribal government healthcare service- for instance, members of the Seminole nation can look into accessing services here: https://www.semtribe.com/stof/services/health-and-human-services/medical-program
For Native Hawaiians, https://www.hrsa.gov/opa/eligibility-and-registration/health-centers/native-hawaiian/index.html#:~:text=Native%20Hawaiian%20Health%20Centers%20improve,and%20basic%20primary%20care%20services . Care for Native Hawaiians has been addressed further through the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act (NHHCIA) https://bphc.hrsa.gov/program-opportunities/nhhcs and addressed holistically through http://www.papaolalokahi.org/ and the Native Hawaiian Health Systems https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/892
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