This study focused on helping Spanish-speaking trauma and burn patients navigate their care after hospital discharge. The program provided resources and support through community health workers, who connected patients to needed services like food, transportation, and mental health care. Of the 80 patients who participated, many had unmet needs such as food and mental health … [Read more...] about Understanding and Assisting the Recovery of Non-English-Speaking Trauma Survivors: Assessment of the NESTS Pathway
United States of America
Patient navigation in reproductive healthcare
This review looks at the challenges to accessing abortion care before and after the Dobbs decision, focusing on how patient navigators can help. The Dobbs ruling increased barriers like cost, knowledge, and logistics, making abortion harder to access. Patient navigators help by coordinating resources, which has been shown to improve reproductive outcomes, support patients, and … [Read more...] about Patient navigation in reproductive healthcare
Advancing community health worker models to support youth and families’ mental health
Community health workers (CHWs) are effective in delivering evidence-based treatments (EBTs), but their role in the U.S. mental health system is still limited. This article offers recommendations to better integrate CHWs into mental health care, especially for youth, by improving practices, research, and policies to ensure long-term success. … [Read more...] about Advancing community health worker models to support youth and families’ mental health
Integrating community health workers into HIV care clinics: a qualitative study with health system leaders and clinicians in the Southern United States
Community health workers (CHWs) can help improve patient engagement in HIV care. This study examined experiences of HIV clinics and health departments in Mississippi and New Orleans that integrated CHWs to address HIV disparities. Interviews with clinic leaders and staff revealed that CHWs were valued for their role in keeping patients engaged in care. However, challenges … [Read more...] about Integrating community health workers into HIV care clinics: a qualitative study with health system leaders and clinicians in the Southern United States
HIV Peer Programs/Community Health Workers
Part 1 of this presentation on Peer-Led HIV Care Models explores peer-led approaches in HIV care that help overcome barriers and enhance service delivery. Attendees will learn how peer roles can improve access and develop the HIV care workforce. Part 2 is on Expanding Access with Community Health Workers. It details the “No Wrong Door” approach which connects clients with … [Read more...] about HIV Peer Programs/Community Health Workers