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Evaluation of the “Attentive Visitors” training program to support community volunteers in their palliative care signposting role: a multimethods design

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This study in Belgium tested a training program for community volunteers who support people with serious illness and end-of-life care needs. The training aimed to improve their knowledge, communication skills, and confidence when working with families and health professionals. After the training, volunteers showed better understanding of palliative care and felt more confident … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the “Attentive Visitors” training program to support community volunteers in their palliative care signposting role: a multimethods design

Reciprocal innovation to improve access to primary healthcare in Belgium: adaptation and development of a community health worker intervention

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This study describes how a community health worker program called COMPASS was developed to improve access to primary health care in Belgium. The program was inspired by successful community health worker models from Brazil and South Africa and adapted to fit the Belgian health system. Researchers worked with local stakeholders, studied barriers to care, and tested the approach … [Read more...] about Reciprocal innovation to improve access to primary healthcare in Belgium: adaptation and development of a community health worker intervention

Capturing the Most Significant Change after a work-training program for community health workers

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This study looked at how a nine-month training program affected community health workers. Through interviews and group discussions, workers shared stories of change. The biggest changes included gaining knowledge and skills, discovering career opportunities, building support networks, and earning more recognition in their communities. Mentoring, learning from peers, and … [Read more...] about Capturing the Most Significant Change after a work-training program for community health workers

Understanding the profile of community health workers in breast cancer screening education: women’s preferences and insights from a qualitative focus group study

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This study explored what women in Flanders want from Community Health Workers (CHWs) who support breast cancer screening. Focus group discussions showed that women value CHWs with good knowledge, clear communication, cultural awareness, empathy, and personal experience. Trust was seen as essential, with many preferring female CHWs who had experience with breast cancer … [Read more...] about Understanding the profile of community health workers in breast cancer screening education: women’s preferences and insights from a qualitative focus group study

What knowledge and skills are needed for community volunteers to take on a signposting role in community-based palliative care? A qualitative study

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Community volunteers can help connect people with palliative care needs to health services, but they often lack the training and confidence to do so. This study found that volunteers and healthcare workers rarely communicate well, and professionals sometimes don’t trust volunteers. Volunteers need better knowledge of care needs and services, as well as stronger communication … [Read more...] about What knowledge and skills are needed for community volunteers to take on a signposting role in community-based palliative care? A qualitative study