Table 5.

RANK ORDER OF ADAPTATIONS MOST OFTEN REPORTED BY RURAL AND URBAN PROVIDERS

Item	Rural ranking	Urban ranking
Was a role model of healthy behavior for your clients/patients	1	1
Adjusted your use of language to accommodate your clients/patients (including use of translators)	2	6
Spent “extra” time talking with clients/patients about their problems or care	3	7
De-emphasized status differences between yourself and your clients/patients	4	5
Got more education or training yourself to enhance or broaden your skills	5	2
Talked with your clients/patients about their family or friends who can provide support or information	6	3
Designed care recommendations for clients/patients that focus on their strengths	7	4
Recommended use of informal support sources to clients/patients (e.g. churches, schools, community elders, family networks)	8	8
Adjusted your pace to a level that was comfortable for your clients/patients	9	10
Modified standard advice for care to what you knew that your clients/patients were likely able to achieve	10	11
Recommended use of formal support programs to clients/patients (e.g. AA, illness specific support groups)	11	9