Latino children in the U.S. face high rates of asthma due to social, environmental, and healthcare challenges. This research highlights how community health workers (CHWs) can help by providing education, support, and care coordination tailored to Latino families. CHW programs have been shown to improve asthma care, but issues like funding, training, and system support still … [Read more...] about Addressing Asthma Disparities in Latino Youth: A Framework for Culturally Tailored Interventions and Community Health Worker Integration
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Community Health Workers Linking Clinics and Schools and Asthma Control: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This study tested whether using community health workers (CHWs) to link primary care, homes, and schools could improve asthma control for low-income Black children in Philadelphia with asthma. Children received asthma care and support in all three settings over a year. Although asthma improved in all groups, only children who had combined clinic-school support before the … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers Linking Clinics and Schools and Asthma Control: A Randomized Clinical Trial
CHW Asthma Training
The American Lung Association offers training for community health workers (CHWs) focused on asthma and COPD. Previously, they provided a course called "Partnering at Home," which trained CHWs to conduct home assessments for patients with these conditions. They are currently offering an "Asthma Basics" course. At the moment, there are no virtual training options available. … [Read more...] about CHW Asthma Training
Asthma Education for the Community Health Worker (CHW)
The Association of Asthma Educators offers a program for community health workers (CHWs) to learn basic asthma management education. The curriculum covers essential skills needed to help patients and families understand asthma better. It’s designed for both individual participants and healthcare organizations wanting to improve care. The program includes consistent, … [Read more...] about Asthma Education for the Community Health Worker (CHW)
Projected Cost Savings of a Community Health Worker Model for Asthma Home Visits in the Massachusetts Pediatric Medicaid Population
A community health worker (CHW)-led asthma home visiting program improved asthma outcomes and reduced healthcare costs for children in Massachusetts. This study projected savings for expanding the CHW model to MassHealth pediatric patients with uncontrolled asthma. The analysis found potential savings of $566 per patient, totaling $774,515 for 1,367 children. Expanding the CHW … [Read more...] about Projected Cost Savings of a Community Health Worker Model for Asthma Home Visits in the Massachusetts Pediatric Medicaid Population