This study looked at a program where community health workers and pharmacists used mobile tools to help people manage diabetes. It found that the program improved health over time and reduced overall healthcare costs compared to usual care, especially in the long term. The results suggest that this team-based approach can both improve patient outcomes and save money. … [Read more...] about Long-term cost-effectiveness of a mobile health intervention delivered by clinical pharmacists and community health workers for type 2 diabetes management in urban African American and Latinx populations
Cost Effectiveness
Cost-Effectiveness of a Community Health Workers-Led Multicomponent Hypertension Intervention in Selected Health Centers in Rwanda: 12-Month Trial- Based Analysis from a Health Care System Perspective
This study looked at whether a program led by community health workers could help people control high blood pressure in Rwanda and whether it was worth the cost. The program included home visits, health education, and support for monitoring blood pressure. Patients in the program had clear improvements in their blood pressure compared to those receiving usual care, although the … [Read more...] about Cost-Effectiveness of a Community Health Workers-Led Multicomponent Hypertension Intervention in Selected Health Centers in Rwanda: 12-Month Trial- Based Analysis from a Health Care System Perspective
The cost-effectiveness of community health workers in primary health care: a systematic review
This review looked at studies from 25 countries to see if community health worker (CHW) programs are cost-effective in primary health care. Most of the 50 studies focused on specific diseases like maternal and child health, diabetes, tuberculosis, heart disease, mental health, and HIV. About 70% found that CHW programs were cost-effective, showing their value in both low- and … [Read more...] about The cost-effectiveness of community health workers in primary health care: a systematic review
Cost-utility analysis of home blood pressure measurement for screening and diagnosis of hypertension through village health volunteer mechanism in Thailand
This study assessed the cost-effectiveness of various blood pressure screening methods for Thai individuals aged 35 and older, focusing on the role of village health volunteers. It compared Home Blood Pressure Measurement (HBPM), clinic BP measurement followed by HBPM for those with high BP (Serial1), and for those without high BP (Serial2). The results showed that Serial1 was … [Read more...] about Cost-utility analysis of home blood pressure measurement for screening and diagnosis of hypertension through village health volunteer mechanism in Thailand
Reducing inequities in maternal and child health in rural Guatemala through the CBIO+ Approach of Curamericas: 10. Summary, cost effectiveness, and policy implications
This article sought to summarize the final of ten papers that describe the implementation of the Expanded Census-Based, Impact Oriented Approach (CBIO+) by Curamericas/Guatemala in the Cuchumatanes mountains of the Department of Huehuetenango, Guatemala. After summarizing each of the preceding papers in the series, authors discuss the findings of their assessments on various … [Read more...] about Reducing inequities in maternal and child health in rural Guatemala through the CBIO+ Approach of Curamericas: 10. Summary, cost effectiveness, and policy implications