This study looked at whether simulation-based training could improve community health workers’ communication skills. A total of 277 trainees took part in a one-day session using lessons and realistic role-play on topics such as vaccine confidence, smoking, and childhood obesity. After the training, workers felt more confident talking with people who had different views, using … [Read more...] about Enhancing Community Health Worker Communication: Evaluating Simulation-Based Training in Motivational Interviewing
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Importing What Works: A Territory-Based Community Health Worker Framework from Brazil’s ESF for U.S. Federally Qualified Health Centers Serving Underserved Populations
This policy analysis looks at Brazil’s community health worker model and how it could be adapted for federally qualified health centers in the United States. Brazil’s approach uses community health workers to regularly support people within specific communities, helping prevent health problems and unnecessary hospital visits. The study suggests that a similar approach could … [Read more...] about Importing What Works: A Territory-Based Community Health Worker Framework from Brazil’s ESF for U.S. Federally Qualified Health Centers Serving Underserved Populations
Creating connections from clinic to the community and beyond: Integrating community health workers into pediatric behavioral health care
This article explains how Community Health Workers (CHWs) can help children and families access mental health services by addressing challenges such as transportation, housing, and food insecurity. Because CHWs are trusted members of their communities, they can help families navigate healthcare, connect with services, and overcome barriers that may prevent children from … [Read more...] about Creating connections from clinic to the community and beyond: Integrating community health workers into pediatric behavioral health care
Community Health Worker/ Promotores/Representative Training Program Best Practices
California has developed a new set of voluntary recommendations to improve the quality and accessibility of training for community health workers, promotores, and representatives. The framework was developed with input from CHWs and other stakeholders and covers 12 areas, including training content, teaching methods, instructor experience, accessibility, assessment, costs, and … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker/ Promotores/Representative Training Program Best Practices
Community Health Worker Intervention to Decrease Substance Use Disorder Readmissions in Medicaid-Enrolled Adults
This study looked at whether community health workers could help people receiving treatment for substance use problems stay connected to care after leaving hospital or residential treatment. It followed 865 Medicaid patients, with about two-thirds receiving support from community health workers. People who worked with a community health worker were more likely to receive … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Intervention to Decrease Substance Use Disorder Readmissions in Medicaid-Enrolled Adults