This review found that community health workers play an important role in helping people use digital health services by teaching patients, supporting the use of digital tools, and connecting communities with the health system. Although they face challenges such as limited digital skills, poor internet access, and technical difficulties, they overcome many of these through peer … [Read more...] about Bridging Digital Health Literacy Gaps in South Africa’s Community Health Centers: A Scoping Review on the Role and Capacity of Community Health Workers
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Patient Perceptions of a Digitally-Enabled Community Health Worker Intervention: A Qualitative Study
This study explored how people with heart failure experienced using a digital health platform together with support from a community health worker after leaving the hospital. Participants found the digital tools easy to use and said they helped them better understand and manage their condition. Community health workers made the technology easier to use, provided emotional … [Read more...] about Patient Perceptions of a Digitally-Enabled Community Health Worker Intervention: A Qualitative Study
Barriers and Facilitators in the Implementation of the Systematic Medical Appraisal, Referral, and Treatment (SMART) Mental Health Digital Intervention in Rural India: Mixed Methods Process Evaluation Study
This study looked at a mental health program in India that used mobile technology, community health workers (CHWs), doctors, and community education to help people with depression, anxiety, and self-harm risks. The program was successfully carried out, with most participants receiving follow-up support from CHWs and many community members exposed to anti-stigma messages. CHWs … [Read more...] about Barriers and Facilitators in the Implementation of the Systematic Medical Appraisal, Referral, and Treatment (SMART) Mental Health Digital Intervention in Rural India: Mixed Methods Process Evaluation Study
Acceptability of a digital program for training community health workers in the early detection and referral of schizophrenia in rural India: A mixed-methods pilot study
This study in rural India tested a digital training program for community health workers to help them recognize signs of schizophrenia and refer people for care. Twenty community health workers took part and shared their views through group discussions and surveys. They found the training useful and realized they had often seen symptoms in their communities without knowing what … [Read more...] about Acceptability of a digital program for training community health workers in the early detection and referral of schizophrenia in rural India: A mixed-methods pilot study
Community and health systems learning: critical realist evaluation of the VAPAR ‘learning platform’ in rural South Africa 2015-25
This study looked at a program in rural South Africa that brought communities, health workers, and decision-makers together to learn and solve health problems. Over time, it helped build trust, improve teamwork, and strengthen the role of community health workers, making health services more responsive to local needs. The approach became part of the health system and adapted to … [Read more...] about Community and health systems learning: critical realist evaluation of the VAPAR ‘learning platform’ in rural South Africa 2015-25