This study tested whether lay health workers could help older adults with cancer by regularly checking their symptoms by phone. Patients who received these assessments had fewer emergency visits and hospitalizations, lower healthcare costs, and were less likely to use acute care near the end of life. The findings suggest that lay health worker–led symptom monitoring can improve … [Read more...] about A Lay Health Worker-Led Symptom Intervention and Acute Care Use in Older Adults With Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial
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Impact of Youth Community Health Volunteers on Community Health Screening Program Outcomes for Older Adults: Mixed Methods Evaluation Study
This study evaluated HealthStart, a program where youth volunteers coach older adults after health screenings to improve follow-up and healthy behaviors. Among 192 participants, follow-up with primary care providers doubled from 43% to 85%, and 66% met their health goals. Participants were satisfied with the program, and interviews showed that support, goal-setting, and digital … [Read more...] about Impact of Youth Community Health Volunteers on Community Health Screening Program Outcomes for Older Adults: Mixed Methods Evaluation Study
Feasibility of screening for cognitive impairment among older persons and referral by community health workers in Wakiso district, Uganda
In Uganda, cognitive impairment in older adults often goes undiagnosed due to limited resources and trained personnel. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of using Community Health Workers (CHWs) to screen and refer older adults with cognitive impairment in Wakiso district. CHWs received training and used a screening tool to identify cognitive impairment. Results showed … [Read more...] about Feasibility of screening for cognitive impairment among older persons and referral by community health workers in Wakiso district, Uganda
The implementation of a community-centered first aid education program for older adults-community health workers perceived barriers
This qualitative research study aimed to explore the barriers and challenges of first aid training for older adults from the perspective of CHWs, and to provide a basis for better first-aid training for older adults in the community. CHWs were recruited from two community health service centers in Qujing, China and from one in Guangzhou, China from May to July 2022. … [Read more...] about The implementation of a community-centered first aid education program for older adults-community health workers perceived barriers
Geographic Information System-Based Mobile Application Design for Health Care in Older Persons in Rural Community by Village Health Volunteers
In this article, authors describe the design of a geographical information system (GIS)-based mobile application. Through collection of health information from nearly 8,400 older adults and 1,100 village health workers in a community in Thailand, the project team supported the development of an application which offers information on six key outcome variables, such as … [Read more...] about Geographic Information System-Based Mobile Application Design for Health Care in Older Persons in Rural Community by Village Health Volunteers