This study published in Circulation found that blood pressure (BP) interventions are most effective when led by pharmacists and community health workers. Researchers reviewed 100 trials involving over 90,000 people with high blood pressure. Pharmacist-led interventions reduced systolic BP by 7.3 mm Hg and diastolic BP by 3.9 mm Hg. Community health workers also showed strong … [Read more...] about Blood pressure reduction interventions is most effectively led by community health care workers and pharmacists.
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Task-sharing with community health workers to treat hypertension: a scoping review
This review looked at studies from 2010 to 2022 on community health workers (CHWs) helping to manage hypertension. Out of 122 articles, only seven were from low-income countries. Most studies had CHWs focus on health education (61%) and blood pressure checks (60%), while only three studies involved them in giving medication. Interventions mostly took place in people's homes … [Read more...] about Task-sharing with community health workers to treat hypertension: a scoping review
Examining the role of community health workers amid extreme weather events in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review
This review looks at how community health workers (CHWs) help during extreme weather events (EWEs) in low- and middle-income countries. CHWs play key roles in providing healthcare, supporting access to services, educating communities, collecting data, offering mental health support, and responding to weather-related emergencies. The review identifies barriers and opportunities … [Read more...] about Examining the role of community health workers amid extreme weather events in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review
Optimizing HIV Patient Engagement with Reinforcement Learning in Resource-Limited Settings
Digital tools like the Community Health Access and Resource Management (CHARM) app can transform patient care, especially in areas with limited health workers and training. CHARM is an AI-powered mobile app designed for community health workers (CHWs), mainly local women. It helps CHWs manage cases, learn more, and communicate better. Developed by Causal Foundry and … [Read more...] about Optimizing HIV Patient Engagement with Reinforcement Learning in Resource-Limited Settings
Development of a Digital Platform to Promote Mother and Child Health in Underserved Areas of a Lower-Middle-Income Country: Mixed Methods Formative Study
This study explored whether a digital app could improve the communication skills of community health workers (CHWs) to better support mothers and children in underserved areas of Islamabad. Researchers developed and tested "Sehat Ghar," a video-based health education app, training 10 volunteer CHWs to use it. The CHWs showed significant improvement in their knowledge and … [Read more...] about Development of a Digital Platform to Promote Mother and Child Health in Underserved Areas of a Lower-Middle-Income Country: Mixed Methods Formative Study