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Community Health Workers and Technology Interventions’ Impact on Palliative Support Globally: A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

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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

The impact of interprofessional collaboration between pharmacists and community health workers on medication adherence a systematic review

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This review examined how pharmacists and community health workers (CHWs) work together to improve medication adherence. Eight studies, mostly from the U.S., were analyzed, involving 1,577 participants. The interventions included medication therapy management, reconciliation, and education, with CHWs providing patient support and pharmacists handling clinical care. While some … [Read more...] about The impact of interprofessional collaboration between pharmacists and community health workers on medication adherence a systematic review

Community Health Worker Requirements to Accelerate Progress Towards Universal Health Coverage in Africa: An Overview of Contemporary Estimates and Implications of Full-Time Versus Part-Time Working Arrangements

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Community health workers are essential for achieving universal health coverage and reducing health inequalities by providing key healthcare services. African leaders aim to expand this workforce, but there is uncertainty about how many are needed. Estimates suggest that depending on their working hours, the number of community health workers required ranges from 11.2 to 59.5 … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Requirements to Accelerate Progress Towards Universal Health Coverage in Africa: An Overview of Contemporary Estimates and Implications of Full-Time Versus Part-Time Working Arrangements

Sustainable development goals (SDGs) and resilient healthcare systems: Addressing medicine and public health challenges in conflict zones

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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

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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