This study aimed to understand how community health workers (CHWs) connect clients to resources and create a model for effective CHW referral systems. Through interviews with CHWs, key actions were identified, such as assisting with paperwork and transportation, actively communicating with resource organizations, and following up with clients. Themes emerged related to … [Read more...] about Mapping CHW Community Resource Referral Processes: A qualitative study
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Management of children with danger signs in integrated community case management care in rural southwestern Uganda (2014-2018)
This study investigated the CHW management of danger signs for severe illness implementing integrated community case management (iCCM) in a rural context in Uganda. Of the children that had been recorded as having a danger sign, 78% were referred by the CHWs as per the iCCM protocol. CHWs play a key role in early symptomatic detection, pre-referral treatment and early referral … [Read more...] about Management of children with danger signs in integrated community case management care in rural southwestern Uganda (2014-2018)
Bringing severe acute malnutrition treatment close to households through community health workers can lead to early admissions and improved discharge outcomes
Researchers in Mali aimed to determine whether CHWs delivering Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) care would promote early case identification compared to outpatient treatment at health facilities (HFs). The results indicated that CHWs diagnosed and treated more infectious disease cases. Additionally, CHWs administering SAM treatment resulted in earlier admissions, more integrated … [Read more...] about Bringing severe acute malnutrition treatment close to households through community health workers can lead to early admissions and improved discharge outcomes
Evaluation of a training program on primary eye care for an Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) in an urban district
This study examined the results of training Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) as primary eye care (PEC) workers. ASHAs performed eye screenings and referred patients to optometrists. After program implementation, optometrists saw an average increase in monthly outpatient department visits. The study concludes that, with proper training, ASHAs can provide PEC services. … [Read more...] about Evaluation of a training program on primary eye care for an Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) in an urban district
Community Health Worker Assessment and Improvement Matrix (CHW AIM): Updated Program Functionality Matrix for Optimizing Community Health Programs
To support quality CHW program design and implementation, USAID, UNICEF, the Community Health Impact Coalition, and Initiatives Inc. have updated and adapted the Community Health Worker Assessment and Improvement Matrix (CHW AIM) Program Functionality Matrix tool. This tool can be applied at district, regional, and national levels to identify and close gaps in design and … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Assessment and Improvement Matrix (CHW AIM): Updated Program Functionality Matrix for Optimizing Community Health Programs