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Evaluation of Clinically Integrated Community Health Worker Support Interventions for Adults With Cardiovascular Disease: A Literature Review Guided by the PRISM Framework

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This review examined how clinically integrated community health workers (cCHWs) help manage cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in real-world settings. Researchers analyzed 25 studies from PubMed, CINAHL, and APA PsycInfo databases, focusing on cCHW programs for adults with CVD. Most studies (23 out of 25) showed that cCHW interventions improved outcomes like blood pressure control … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Clinically Integrated Community Health Worker Support Interventions for Adults With Cardiovascular Disease: A Literature Review Guided by the PRISM Framework

Interprofessional collaboration between pharmacists and community health workers: a scoping review

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This review explored how community health workers (CHWs) and pharmacists collaborate to improve patient care. CHWs collected patient information, helped with self-management, translated information, and ensured follow-ups, while pharmacists focused on medication and patient education. They worked together in various ways, from sharing information to delivering services as a … [Read more...] about Interprofessional collaboration between pharmacists and community health workers: a scoping review

Considering Islamic Frameworks to Infectious Disease Prevention

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In Muslim-majority countries, infectious diseases like dengue and malaria are worsened by social and economic challenges. This review explores how Islamic principles like cleanliness, harm prevention, and community benefit can support disease prevention. It highlights the role of community health workers and religious leaders in promoting health education and vaccination, … [Read more...] about Considering Islamic Frameworks to Infectious Disease Prevention

A Social Network Lens to Community Health Worker Influence and Impact

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Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in promoting health, connecting people to resources, and strengthening community networks. This framework highlights how CHWs can spread health messages, foster community discussions, and connect communities to health services. They also help bring community voices into health system decisions. For these interventions to be … [Read more...] about A Social Network Lens to Community Health Worker Influence and Impact

Community Health Workers in Nepal: A Systematic Review of Their Role in Health System Strengthening

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Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a key role in improving healthcare in rural Nepal, reducing death rates, and helping achieve health goals. This review analyzed eight studies and found that CHWs are mostly female volunteers, now taking on broader roles beyond maternal and child health. They are motivated by community service but face challenges like limited resources, … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers in Nepal: A Systematic Review of Their Role in Health System Strengthening