This study explored how Community Health Navigators (CHNs) can help patients after they leave the hospital. Interviews and workshops with various healthcare professionals revealed that CHNs could assist with non-medical challenges, such as providing emotional support, helping with medication, and arranging follow-up appointments. Key factors for their success include good … [Read more...] about Co-designing a Community Health Navigator program to assist patients to transition from hospital to community.
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Community Health Navigator assisted transition of care from hospital to community: A randomized control trial
This trial is testing the impact of Community Health Navigators (CHNs) in helping patients with chronic conditions transition from hospital to home. CHNs, who are trusted local community members, aim to improve care and reduce hospital readmissions by providing support and connecting patients with necessary services. The study involves randomly assigning patients to receive … [Read more...] about Community Health Navigator assisted transition of care from hospital to community: A randomized control trial
Evaluating a peer-to-peer health education program in Australian public housing communities during the COVID-19 pandemic
The cohealth Health Concierge program operated in Melbourne, Australia from July 2020 to June 2022, aiming to support culturally diverse residents of high-rise public housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through peer-to-peer interactions, Concierges promoted COVID-safe behaviors, facilitated access to health services, and shared information. The program reached many residents … [Read more...] about Evaluating a peer-to-peer health education program in Australian public housing communities during the COVID-19 pandemic
Dysphagia screening using an allied health assistant delegation model: service considerations for implementation
In this article, authors assessed barriers and facilitators of a dysphagia screening program implemented by Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) in Australia. Four AHAs and 4 speech language therapists from 3 different facilities participated in this study by participating in semi-structured interviews about the implementation process. Overall, researchers found that there was … [Read more...] about Dysphagia screening using an allied health assistant delegation model: service considerations for implementation
“We’re on the ground, we know what needs to be done”: Exploring the role of Aboriginal Health Workers in primary health care
This study sought to systematically explore the current functioning and sustainability of Aboriginal health workers (AHWs) in the primary healthcare system (PHC) of New South Wales (NSW), Australia. To do so, a literature review was conducted, and supplemented with direct engagements with AHWs and their supervisors at participating services, with conversations guided by the … [Read more...] about “We’re on the ground, we know what needs to be done”: Exploring the role of Aboriginal Health Workers in primary health care