This review looked at how community health workers (CHWs) and digital tools like phone support are used to help seriously ill adults get palliative care at home, especially in low-resource areas. Out of over 7,500 studies, 31 were included, mostly from the U.S., with few focused on rural or minority groups. CHWs and digital tools were mainly used to support physical and … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers and Technology Interventions’ Impact on Palliative Support Globally: A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
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Editorial: Challenges, Opportunities, and Actions for Improved Maternal and Child Nutrition
Maternal and child malnutrition remains a major concern, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This research highlights key challenges like poor nutrition during pregnancy, high intake of ultra-processed foods, and limited access to care. Community-based approaches, especially those involving trained health workers, show promise in improving nutrition and health … [Read more...] about Editorial: Challenges, Opportunities, and Actions for Improved Maternal and Child Nutrition
Impact of Preschool Hearing Screening in Low-Income Communities: Program Outcomes and Caregiver Perspectives
This study looked at a preschool hearing screening program in a low- and middle-income country, led by community health workers. Over 21 months, more than 13,000 children were screened, and 6% were referred for more testing. Nearly half of those referred were found to have hearing loss. Caregivers strongly supported the program, especially when screenings happened in … [Read more...] about Impact of Preschool Hearing Screening in Low-Income Communities: Program Outcomes and Caregiver Perspectives
Sustainable development goals (SDGs) and resilient healthcare systems: Addressing medicine and public health challenges in conflict zones
This review examines how healthcare organizations in conflict zones can align with sustainable development goals (SDGs) to improve health outcomes. It highlights innovative approaches such as telemedicine, mobile health clinics, and community health worker programs. Key areas include improving technology, strengthening health systems, integrating mental health services, and … [Read more...] about Sustainable development goals (SDGs) and resilient healthcare systems: Addressing medicine and public health challenges in conflict zones
Competency-based education and training for Community Health Workers: a scoping review
This review examined how competency-based education is used in training community health workers (CHWs). Researchers analyzed 236 studies published between 2010 and 2023, mainly from high-income countries like the U.S. Most studies focused on small-scale training programs, with an emphasis on preventive health services. Effective strategies included adapting training for … [Read more...] about Competency-based education and training for Community Health Workers: a scoping review