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Brief Summary: Discusses the health impacts of urbanization. Implications: PoliRuralPlus can improve health services access in rural areas through integrated urban-rural health networks. Recommendations: develop health infrastructure in RAPs to promote urban-rural equity​​.

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25233993/

Original Reference: Gao, Q., Prina, A. M., Ma, Y., Aceituno, D. and Mayston, R. (2022), ‘Inequalities in older age and primary health care utilization in low-and middle-income countries: A systematic review’, International Journal of Health Services, Vol. 52, No. 1, pp. 99–114.

Brief Summary: Investigates the health disparities between rural and urban regions, with a focus on access to healthcare. Implications: Health inequalities between rural and urban areas need to be addressed to improve quality of life in rural regions. Recommendations: RAPs should focus on expanding healthcare services in rural areas, particularly in telemedicine and public health initiatives.

URL: PubMed: Public Health in Rural Areas

Original Reference: Dye, T. D., Alcantara, L., Siddiqi, S., Barbosu, M., Sharma, S., Panko, T. et al (2020), ‘Risk of COVID-19-related bullying, harassment and stigma among healthcare workers: An analytical cross-sectional global study’, BMJ Open, Vol. 10, No. 2, e046620.

Brief Summary: This paper examines disparities in public health outcomes between rural and urban areas. RAPs should prioritize reducing health disparities by improving rural health services and access to care, aligning with PoliRuralPlus’s aim of ensuring equitable access to services in all regions.

URL: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjopen/10/12/e046620.full.pdf

Original Reference: De Kock, J. H., Latham, H. A. and Cowden, R. G. (2022), ‘The mental health of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A narrative review’, Current Opinion in Psychiatry, Vol. 35, No. 5, pp. 311–316.

Brief Summary: This paper provides an in-depth analysis of public health disparities between rural and urban regions. For RAPs, addressing these disparities by improving healthcare infrastructure and services in rural areas is essential. This aligns with PoliRuralPlus goals to enhance rural resilience through better health and social services.

URL: https://www.binasss.sa.cr/bibliotecas/bhp/ago/8.pdf

Original Reference: Kreshpaj, B., Orellana, C., Burström, B., Davis, L., Hemmingsson, T., Johansson, G. et al (2020), ‘What is precarious employment? A systematic review of definitions and operationalizations from quantitative and qualitative studies’, Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, Vol. 46, No. 3, pp. 235–247.

Brief Summary: This article examines the challenges faced by rural areas in dealing with COVID-19 and highlights disparities in healthcare access. For PoliRuralPlus, improving healthcare infrastructure in rural-urban linkages is critical for increasing regional resilience.

URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2406985404

Original Reference: Duan, X., Ni, X., Shi, L., Zhang, L., Ye, Y., Mu, H. et al (2019), ‘The impact of workplace violence on job satisfaction, job burnout, and turnover intention: The mediating role of social support’, Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 1–10.

Brief Summary: This research examines quality of life differences between rural and urban populations. RAPs should address quality of life disparities by improving services and infrastructure in rural areas, which aligns with PoliRuralPlus’s objective to enhance rural attractiveness and ensure balanced regional development.

URL: https://hqlo.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12955-019-1164-3

Original Reference: Rossi, R., Socci, V., Talevi, D., Mensi, S., Niolu, C., Pacitti, F. et al (2020), ‘COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures impact on mental health among the general population in Italy’, Frontiers in Psychiatry, Vol. 11, Article 790.

Brief Summary: Examines real-time COVID-19 data to assess public health responses. Implications: Highlights the pandemic's effect on rural health infrastructure and urban migration. Recommendations: Adapt RAPs to include pandemic resilience, improving healthcare services in rural areas.

URL: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.09.20057802v1

Original Reference: Eurofound (2022g), Recovery from COVID-19: The changing structure of employment in the EU, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This report explores how employment structures shifted due to COVID-19, with certain sectors being hit harder. RAPs should focus on building resilient local economies by supporting sectors less vulnerable to global shocks. PoliRuralPlus pilots can promote job creation in sectors such as agriculture, digital services, and sustainable industries.

URL: Recovery from COVID-19: The changing structure of employment in the EU (europa.eu)

Original Reference: Karasek, R. A. and Theorell, T. (1990), Healthy work: Stress, productivity, and the reconstruction of working life, Basic Books, New York.

Brief Summary: This paper explores how regional cooperation can improve water resource management. PoliRuralPlus can incorporate cooperative strategies to enhance water sustainability in rural-urban regions.

URL: https://www.scirp.org/reference/referencespapers?referenceid=1955102

Original Reference: REMAP-CAP Investigators. (2021). Interleukin-6 receptor antagonists in critically ill patients with COVID-19. New England Journal of Medicine.

Brief Summary: OECD’s framework for measuring regional well-being, focusing on urban and rural disparities. Recommendations: RAPs should address well-being indicators by improving rural access to education, healthcare, and employment, fostering balanced development across rural-urban regions.

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/5k49lcrq88g7-en

Original Reference: Rodríguez-Pose, A. & Ketterer, T. (2019). Institutional change and the development of lagging regions in Europe. Regional Studies, pp. 1–13. http://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2019.1608356

Brief Summary: Focuses on resilience frameworks for urban-rural partnerships. Implications: Offers strategies for creating more resilient RAPs. Recommendations: Incorporate disaster risk management in RAPs to strengthen rural-urban connectivity​​.

URL: http://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2019.1608356

Original Reference: Rodríguez-Pose, A. (2020). Institutions and the fortunes of territories. Regional Science Policy & Practice. http://doi.org/10.1111/rsp3.12277

Brief Summary: Examines how partnerships drive rural sustainability. Implications: Encourages RAPs to engage stakeholders in long-term sustainability projects. Recommendations: Develop cross-sector partnerships in RAPs for holistic rural-urban solutions​​.

URL: http://doi.org/10.1111/rsp3.12277

Original Reference: Landsbergis, P. A., Grzywacz, J. G. and Lamontagne, A. D. (2014), ‘Work organization, job insecurity, and occupational health disparities’, American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Vol. 57, No. 5, pp. 495–515.

Brief Summary: Highlights health disparities between rural and urban areas. For PoliRuralPlus, addressing these disparities through healthcare access improvements in RAPs is key.

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23074099/

Original Reference: Eyllon, M., Vallas, S. P., Dennerlein, J. T., Garverich, S., Weinstein, D., Owens, K. et al (2020), ‘Mental health stigma and wellbeing among commercial construction workers: a mixed methods study’, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Vol. 62, No. 8, e423–e430.

Brief Summary: Focuses on the gaps in healthcare access between rural and urban areas. Implications: Rural areas face significant healthcare challenges, particularly in response to public health crises. Recommendations: RAPs should include healthcare initiatives to improve access and infrastructure in rural regions.

URL: PubMed: Rural Healthcare Access

Original Reference: Noblet, A. J. and Rodwell, J. J. (2010), ‘Workplace health promotion’, in Leka, S. and Houdmont, J. (eds.), Occupational health psychology, Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester, UK, pp. 124-156.

Brief Summary: Discusses the importance of rural-urban interdependence for regional economic growth. Recommends strengthening infrastructure, services, and policy frameworks that facilitate smooth interaction and movement of resources between rural and urban areas. PoliRuralPlus can leverage these insights by focusing on building transport and communication networks.

URL: https://www.scirp.org/reference/referencespapers?referenceid=1289463

Original Reference: Siegrist, J. (1996), ‘Adverse health effects of high-effort/ low-reward conditions’, Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 27–41.

Brief Summary: This study examines the environmental sustainability of rural-urban connections. Implications: Rural areas play a crucial role in providing environmental services. Recommendations: RAPs should prioritize sustainability in managing rural-urban linkages, ensuring that environmental benefits are maintained.

URL: https://www.scirp.org/reference/referencespapers?referenceid=2131042

Original Reference: Wang, J. (2012). Citation time window choice for research impact evaluation. Scientometrics, 94, 851-872.

Brief Summary: Focuses on the role of scientific collaboration in bridging rural-urban development gaps. Recommendations: RAPs should foster research collaboration between rural and urban institutions, emphasizing innovation in sectors like agriculture, technology, and education.

URL: https://ideas.repec.org/a/spr/scient/v94y2013i3d10.1007_s11192-012-0775-9.html

Original Reference: Raj, V. S. et al. Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 is a functional receptor for the emerging human coronavirus-EMC. Nature 495, 251–254 (2013).

Brief Summary: Explores the role of receptors in addressing emerging public health risks. Recommendations: RAPs should ensure that public health strategies in rural-urban regions are adaptable to emerging health threats and integrate with existing healthcare infrastructure.

URL: https://pure.eur.nl/en/publications/dipeptidyl-peptidase-4-is-a-functional-receptor-for-the-emerging-

Original Reference: Eurofound (2017a), Sixth European Working Conditions Survey – Overview report (2017 update), Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This report provides an overview of the sixth European Working Conditions Survey, highlighting challenges and improvements in job quality. RAPs should focus on reducing job insecurity and improving workplace conditions in rural regions. PoliRuralPlus pilots can adopt these recommendations to enhance labor market outcomes in rural-urban action plans.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/publications/2016/sixth-european-working-conditions-survey-overview-report

Original Reference: Eurofound (2019b), Working conditions and workers’ health, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg Eurofound (2020a), Telework and ICT-based mobile work: Flexible working in the digital age, New forms of employment series, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Brief Summary: This report provides an overview of the sixth European Working Conditions Survey, highlighting regional disparities. RAPs should focus on improving working conditions in rural regions, particularly in sectors like agriculture. PoliRuralPlus pilots can use these findings to reduce rural-urban inequalities and promote fair labor conditions across regions.

URL: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/system/files/2020-01/ef19032en1.pdf