This study developed and tested the SPH MSIP smartphone app to help community health care workers handle patients safely and prevent musculoskeletal injuries. Through co-design with workers, the app provides step-by-step guidance for high-risk tasks. In a one-month trial with 28 participants, the app was easy to use, useful, and well-received. Results suggest it can support … [Read more...] about Safe Patient Handling Musculoskeletal Injury-Prevention Smartphone App for Community Health Care Workers: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study
North America (U.S. and Canada)
Evaluating a 30-Hour Training Program for Community Health Workers on 4Ms Implementation in FQHCs Using the Kirkpatrick Model
This study tested a 30-hour training program for community health workers who support older adults in primary care. After the training, CHWs showed better knowledge, scored higher on the final exam, and most said they planned to use what they learned. Chart reviews showed that about 40 percent of patient visits included the full 4Ms discussion; what matters, mentation, … [Read more...] about Evaluating a 30-Hour Training Program for Community Health Workers on 4Ms Implementation in FQHCs Using the Kirkpatrick Model
Effect of Community Health Workers on 30-Day Hospital Readmission: A Meta-analysis
This review looked at whether community health workers help lower 30-day hospital readmissions. Seven studies were included, and overall the results showed that patients who received CHW support were less likely to be readmitted than those who got usual care. The randomized trials alone didn’t show a clear effect, but the observational studies did. Because the studies varied a … [Read more...] about Effect of Community Health Workers on 30-Day Hospital Readmission: A Meta-analysis
Barriers and Facilitators for Implementing a Dementia Family Caregiver Support Strategy Among Latinos in Primary Care
This study explored how community health workers (CHWs) can support Latino family caregivers of people with dementia through a program called ¡Unidos Podemos!, which uses a comic-style booklet, group discussions, and follow-up calls. Interviews with CHWs, providers, and clinic staff showed strong enthusiasm for the program and its simple format. Challenges included logistics, … [Read more...] about Barriers and Facilitators for Implementing a Dementia Family Caregiver Support Strategy Among Latinos in Primary Care
Building Trust: The Perspectives of COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts among African American Community Health Workers in HHS Region 4
This study looked at how African American community health workers viewed COVID-19 vaccination efforts in the southern United States. It found that fair and inclusive vaccination programs helped build trust in public health and government, even during political and religious tensions. Community health workers trusted information from the CDC, which supported vaccine acceptance. … [Read more...] about Building Trust: The Perspectives of COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts among African American Community Health Workers in HHS Region 4