This study explored how older adults in Singapore experienced a health coaching program led by youth community health volunteers. Older participants generally welcomed the support and felt the young volunteers helped them adopt healthier habits and stay engaged after health screenings. They viewed the volunteers as approachable and motivating, especially when they listened well … [Read more...] about Perceptions and experiences of older adults in a youth community health volunteer-led health coaching program in Singapore: A qualitative study
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Factors affecting the motivation of community health workers: Perspectives from Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) in Uttar Pradesh, India
This study explored what motivates community health workers known as ASHAs in Uttar Pradesh, India. Interviews showed that they are driven by gaining new knowledge, helping their communities, feeling respected, and becoming more confident and independent. Supportive supervision, proper training, and financial incentives also play an important role. However, delayed payments and … [Read more...] about Factors affecting the motivation of community health workers: Perspectives from Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) in Uttar Pradesh, India
Feasibility study of a novel mHealth clinical decision support application to enable Community Health Workers to manage hypertension in rural Guatemala
This pilot study tested whether community health workers in rural Guatemala could manage high blood pressure using a mobile phone app that guides treatment decisions. Over six months, most patients stayed in the program and attended their visits. Health workers’ treatment decisions closely matched those of supervising doctors, and patients’ blood pressure improved. The program … [Read more...] about Feasibility study of a novel mHealth clinical decision support application to enable Community Health Workers to manage hypertension in rural Guatemala
Mobile health intervention for type 2 diabetes management delivered by community health workers and clinical pharmacists: Intervention costs and healthcare resource utilization
This study examined the cost of running a community health workers led mobile health program to help African American and Latinx adults manage type 2 diabetes. The program improved blood sugar levels and cost about $56,000 to operate for one year, including start-up and running expenses. However, it did not reduce hospital visits, emergency visits, or overall healthcare costs … [Read more...] about Mobile health intervention for type 2 diabetes management delivered by community health workers and clinical pharmacists: Intervention costs and healthcare resource utilization
Interprofessional Collaboration Between Community Health Workers and Pharmacists
Community health workers (CHWs) and pharmacists can work together to help patients, but their collaboration isn’t well understood. This study interviewed 29 CHWs and pharmacists in Australia and New Zealand. CHWs helped connect patients with pharmacists, supported medication use, and reinforced pharmacist advice. Challenges included unclear roles, poor communication, and lack … [Read more...] about Interprofessional Collaboration Between Community Health Workers and Pharmacists