This study examined whether community health workers could help identify common surgical conditions in remote pastoralist communities in northern Kenya where access to care is limited. Trained community health workers screened nearly 2,850 adults for conditions such as hernias and tumors, and suspected cases were later checked by surgeons. The results showed that the community … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Effectiveness of Community Health Worker-Led Surgical Screening in Remote Pastoralist Communities of Northern Kenya
CHW programs
Integrating Community Health Workers Into Clinical Settings
This study explored what helps or prevents community health workers from being successfully integrated into clinical care teams. Surveys and group discussions with community health workers in Arkansas showed that many felt supported, but several factors affected how well integration worked. These included having clear roles, understanding community needs, good communication … [Read more...] about Integrating Community Health Workers Into Clinical Settings
Reciprocal innovation to improve access to primary healthcare in Belgium: adaptation and development of a community health worker intervention
This study describes how a community health worker program called COMPASS was developed to improve access to primary health care in Belgium. The program was inspired by successful community health worker models from Brazil and South Africa and adapted to fit the Belgian health system. Researchers worked with local stakeholders, studied barriers to care, and tested the approach … [Read more...] about Reciprocal innovation to improve access to primary healthcare in Belgium: adaptation and development of a community health worker intervention
Food Rx + CHW: a community health worker-led medically tailored grocery intervention to address food insecurity and type 2 diabetes, a pilot randomized trial
This pilot study looked at whether food support combined with help from a community health worker could improve diabetes control among people experiencing food insecurity. Participants received weekly deliveries of healthy food, and some also received guidance from a community health worker on nutrition, cooking, and accessing local resources. Those who received both food and … [Read more...] about Food Rx + CHW: a community health worker-led medically tailored grocery intervention to address food insecurity and type 2 diabetes, a pilot randomized trial
Implementation and evaluation of a community health workers-led digital integrated diseases screening system to provide healthcare for patients at community level in Rwanda
This study tested a digital screening tool used by community health workers in Rwanda to help identify and manage common illnesses such as tuberculosis, malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhoea. The tool, installed on their smartphones, guided health workers through patient registration, symptom checks, and decisions about treatment or referral. After the tool was introduced, … [Read more...] about Implementation and evaluation of a community health workers-led digital integrated diseases screening system to provide healthcare for patients at community level in Rwanda