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
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Perceived barriers, facilitators, and workforce recommendations from community health workers in Nebraska
This study in Nebraska explored the experiences of community health workers and the challenges and supports that affect their work. Through group discussions with 65 workers, it found that they face many barriers, including language difficulties, lack of transport, financial problems in communities, heavy workloads, unclear job roles, and low pay. At the same time, good … [Read more...] about Perceived barriers, facilitators, and workforce recommendations from community health workers in Nebraska
Fostering Workforce Resilience Using Mindfulness Among Promotora/es (Community Health Workers)
This dissertation focused on community health workers known as Promotoras de Salud who support Latinx communities in the United States. It explored their experiences with stress, burnout, and self-care at work, and their views on mindfulness as a way to support mental wellbeing. The study also gathered their ideas on how to adapt a mindfulness program so it fits their language, … [Read more...] about Fostering Workforce Resilience Using Mindfulness Among Promotora/es (Community Health Workers)
Digital stethoscope use by non-physician primary care health workers on children under five years of age in rural Bangladesh: a feasibility study
This study in rural Bangladesh tested whether trained community health workers could successfully record children’s breathing sounds using a digital stethoscope. After a short training, nine workers collected lung sound recordings from nearly 1,000 young children at local clinics. Most of the recordings were clear and usable, and they were usually completed within a few … [Read more...] about Digital stethoscope use by non-physician primary care health workers on children under five years of age in rural Bangladesh: a feasibility study
“This is what community care looks like:” emotional labor and relational care among U.S. community health workers
This study found that Community Health Workers (CHWs) do much more than provide health information and referrals; they also offer emotional support, build trust, and help people navigate difficult life situations. While this work is rewarding, it can also be emotionally challenging, as CHWs often deal with clients’ hardships and the limits of health and social systems. To cope, … [Read more...] about “This is what community care looks like:” emotional labor and relational care among U.S. community health workers