Many studies have reviewed how Community Health Workers (CHWs) help with diabetes self-management education (DSME), but there is little focus on foot care interventions (FCIs) for preventing diabetic foot problems. This scoping review aimed to identify and describe the nature and key components of FCIs delivered by CHWs. Using the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews … [Read more...] about Foot care intervention delivered by community health worker (CHWs): A scoping review
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Prehospital use of point-of-care tests by community health workers: a scoping review
Point-of-Care Tests (POCTs) are widely used in well-resourced regions but are limited in the global south, especially in prehospital settings. There is little research on the use of non-malarial POCTs by Community Health Workers (CHWs). This scoping review aims to explore the variety and scope of POCTs used in prehospital settings. An experienced medical librarian conducted a … [Read more...] about Prehospital use of point-of-care tests by community health workers: a scoping review
Factors Associated with Communities’ Satisfaction of Receiving Curative Care Administered by Community Health Workers in the Health Districts of Boussé and Boussouma in Burkina Faso, 2024
This study in Burkina Faso evaluates community satisfaction with curative care provided by community health workers (CHWs). Conducted through a cross-sectional study, data were collected via household surveys and focus groups. Results indicate households receive effective curative care from CHWs but are dissatisfied with their temporal accessibility. Improving availability, … [Read more...] about Factors Associated with Communities’ Satisfaction of Receiving Curative Care Administered by Community Health Workers in the Health Districts of Boussé and Boussouma in Burkina Faso, 2024
Success in vaccination programming through community health workers: a qualitative analysis of interviews and focus group discussions from Nepal, Senegal and Zambia
This multiple case study investigated the role of community health workers (CHWs) in successful early childhood immunization programs in Nepal, Senegal, and Zambia. Through interviews and focus group discussions, factors contributing to CHW effectiveness were identified, including CHW organization, motivation, and trust. Improvements in immunization coverage were attributed to … [Read more...] about Success in vaccination programming through community health workers: a qualitative analysis of interviews and focus group discussions from Nepal, Senegal and Zambia
Understanding critical factors associated with integration of community health workers into health and hospital systems
This study investigates how to effectively integrate community health workers (CHWs) into a large state university health system. Through qualitative analysis of the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Hospital and Health Science System (UI Health), factors critical to CHW integration were identified. Fourteen factors were grouped into individual, team, organization, and … [Read more...] about Understanding critical factors associated with integration of community health workers into health and hospital systems