This study looked at how acceptable a telemedicine program was in rural Rwanda, where community health workers (CHWs) took photos of surgical wounds after cesarean sections and sent them to doctors for diagnosis. Interviews with 14 women and 12 CHWs showed strong support for the program, with benefits like faster healing, easier access to care, and cost savings. Some concerns … [Read more...] about Acceptability of telemedicine for early surgical site infection diagnosis after cesarean delivery in rural Rwanda: a qualitative study
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Working conditions of community health workers in a digital health context: old and new challenges
This article examines the impact of digital health tools on Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Primary Health Care (PHC). Through qualitative methods involving union leaders, managers, and health professionals, it identifies both longstanding and new challenges. Traditional issues like bureaucratic burden and work division persist, while new concerns include tool maintenance, … [Read more...] about Working conditions of community health workers in a digital health context: old and new challenges
How Pakistan’s community health workers use telemedicine for women’s health
The purpose of this paper was to outline how Pakistan’s community health workers are using telemedicine to increase the quality of and access to women’s health services. The author highlights the disruption of care resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and how telemedicine can be used to bridge the growing gaps between patients and providers. In conjunction, future plans for … [Read more...] about How Pakistan’s community health workers use telemedicine for women’s health
Prevalence of epilepsy in the rural area of the Bolivian Gran Chaco: Usefulness of telemedicine and impact of awareness campaigns
The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of epilepsy with Tonic-Clonic (TC) seizures in rural areas of the Bolivian Gran Chaco and to evaluate the usefulness of telemedicine in this context. Research was carried out in the Isozo Area of southern-eastern Bolivia, where a survey was conducted with rural community members. Trained CHWs also administered a … [Read more...] about Prevalence of epilepsy in the rural area of the Bolivian Gran Chaco: Usefulness of telemedicine and impact of awareness campaigns
Virtual Community Health Workers: Approaches to Patient Outreach During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In this retrospective analysis, researchers sought to determine which techniques were best used by CHWs in contacting patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers examined the reach rate, or rate of successfully contacting a patient, of three different calling methods: the use of a blocked caller-ID, use of Google Voice, and use of Doximity Dialer, a technology that … [Read more...] about Virtual Community Health Workers: Approaches to Patient Outreach During the COVID-19 Pandemic