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A Community-Based Usability Study of an AI-Enabled Oral Cancer Screening App Operated by Village Health Volunteers: Mixed Methods Study

This study developed a mobile app that uses artificial intelligence to help community health volunteers in Thailand screen for oral cancer. The app was easy to use, worked well in identifying possible cases, and was well accepted by the volunteers. It helped bring screening closer to communities and could reduce delays in diagnosis. The study shows that simple digital tools can … [Read more...] about A Community-Based Usability Study of an AI-Enabled Oral Cancer Screening App Operated by Village Health Volunteers: Mixed Methods Study

This study explored whether community health workers could take on a larger role in supporting mental health care within community organizations. Interviews with workers from five U.S. states showed that many were open to the idea and felt capable of doing tasks such as assessing mental health, supporting patients, and working with mental health specialists, especially if they … [Read more...] about From clinics to communities: community health workers’ perspectives on taking on the behavioral health care manager role for community-based geriatric depression treatment

This study explored whether a community health worker–led assessment program would be acceptable for supporting older cancer survivors. Researchers spoke with community health workers (promotoras) and cancer survivors to understand their views. Both groups felt the approach was useful because it could help identify health challenges, support daily living needs, and connect … [Read more...] about Acceptability of a practical geriatric assessment intervention with older adult cancer survivors and community health workers/promotoras: a qualitative investigation

This study in Nepal tested whether community health workers could improve cervical cancer screening among women living in slum areas. Women who received direct education from community health workers learned more about cervical cancer and were more likely to go for screening compared to those who only saw posters. Screening rates increased significantly in the group supported … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of health education interventions for cervical cancer screening: A quasi-experimental study in Pokhara Metropolitan Slum, Nepal

This study looked at whether community health workers (CHWs) helping uninsured, low-income adults get screened for colorectal cancer is cost-effective. Using data from a Texas program with 3,196 participants, researchers found that CHW support increased screening and added only a small cost for each extra year of life gained. The results suggest that CHW-led navigation can … [Read more...] about Examining the Cost-Effectiveness of Introducing Patient Navigation Services for Colorectal Cancer Screening Among a Low-Income and Uninsured Population