This review looked at how mobile health tools, such as smartphone apps and digital systems, support community health workers in finding and following up people who may have tuberculosis. Across nine studies, CHWs found these tools useful and practical because they helped with communication, record-keeping, and decision-making. The review also found that good training, reliable … [Read more...] about mHealth-supported tuberculosis contact investigation by community health workers in high-burden countries: a scoping review
Digital technology
Patient Perceptions of a Digitally Enabled Community Health Worker Intervention: Qualitative Study Among Pilot Trial Participants
This study found that combining a digital health platform with support from community health workers helped people with heart failure better manage their condition after leaving the hospital. Patients found the technology easy to use, gained more confidence in caring for their health, and valued the emotional support and practical help community health workers provided, such as … [Read more...] about Patient Perceptions of a Digitally Enabled Community Health Worker Intervention: Qualitative Study Among Pilot Trial Participants
Implementation Process and Acceptability of the electronic Community Health Information System among Community Health Workers in Kenya
This study found that community health workers were more likely to use Kenya’s electronic Community Health Information System (eCHIS) when they understood its purpose, found it easy to use, and saw its value in their work. However, limited training, lack of funding, and inadequate technical and management support reduced its adoption. The study recommends improving training and … [Read more...] about Implementation Process and Acceptability of the electronic Community Health Information System among Community Health Workers in Kenya
Bridging Digital Health Literacy Gaps in South Africa’s Community Health Centers: A Scoping Review on the Role and Capacity of Community Health Workers
This review found that community health workers play an important role in helping people use digital health services by teaching patients, supporting the use of digital tools, and connecting communities with the health system. Although they face challenges such as limited digital skills, poor internet access, and technical difficulties, they overcome many of these through peer … [Read more...] about Bridging Digital Health Literacy Gaps in South Africa’s Community Health Centers: A Scoping Review on the Role and Capacity of Community Health Workers
Patient Perceptions of a Digitally-Enabled Community Health Worker Intervention: A Qualitative Study
This study explored how people with heart failure experienced using a digital health platform together with support from a community health worker after leaving the hospital. Participants found the digital tools easy to use and said they helped them better understand and manage their condition. Community health workers made the technology easier to use, provided emotional … [Read more...] about Patient Perceptions of a Digitally-Enabled Community Health Worker Intervention: A Qualitative Study