From: Measuring rurality in health services research: a scoping review
Method used to determine Rurality | Cost | Quality | Access | Other |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rural Urban Continuum Codes | 2 (12.5%) | 1 | 8 (14.0%) | 1 (14.3%) |
Rural–Urban Commuting Area Codes | 4 (25%) | 10 (44%) | 13 (22.8%) | 3 (42.9%) |
Urban Influence Codes | 4 (25%) | 3 (13%) | 4 (7.0%) | 0 |
County Designation (state and federal level) | 2 (12.5%) | 3 (13%) | 4 (7.0%) | 2 (28.5%) |
Core Based Statistical Areas | - | 1 (4%) | 5 (8.8%) | - |
Metropolitan Statistical Areas | 3 (18.7%) | - | 12 (19.3%) | 1 (14.3%) |
National Center for Health Statistics | - | 1 (4%) | 5 (8.8%) | - |
Other | 1 (6.3%) | 4 (22%) | 6 (12.3%) | - |
Total | 16 (100%) | 23 (100%) | 57 (100%) | 7 (100%) |