Integrated community case management (iCCM) improves access for hard-to-reach populations by deploying CHWs to deliver essential treatment for children. This study reviewed demographic and health survey data from 21 countries over 9 years to evaluate iCCM programs. The study determined that iCCM can address treatment delays and target underserved populations. … [Read more...] about Does integrated community case management (iCCM) target health inequities and treatment delays? Evidence from an analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys data from 21 countries in the period 2010 to 2018
North America (U.S. and Canada)
Recruitment, Training, and Roles of the Bilingual, Bicultural Navegantes: Developing a Specialized Workforce of Community Health Workers to Serve a Low-Income, Spanish-Speaking Population in Rhode Island
Bilingual Community Health Workers (CHW) are key team members who improve the ability of the clinic to provide care for and improve the health status of the large population of uninsured Spanish-speaking patients in Providence, RI. Clínica Esperanza/Hope Clinic (CEHC), a free healthcare clinic, developed an Advanced Navegante Training Program (ANTP). ANTP is a relatively … [Read more...] about Recruitment, Training, and Roles of the Bilingual, Bicultural Navegantes: Developing a Specialized Workforce of Community Health Workers to Serve a Low-Income, Spanish-Speaking Population in Rhode Island
Early Lessons From Launching an Innovative Community Health Household Model Across 3 Country Contexts
Community health workers (CHWs) are an essential part of the health workforce and are integrated throughout health systems. Partners In Health (PIH), a nongovernmental organization, incorporated the “household model” (HHM) in 3 countries where larger health care system strengthening partnerships already exist. The HMM was deployed in Liberia, Mexico, and Malawi to address … [Read more...] about Early Lessons From Launching an Innovative Community Health Household Model Across 3 Country Contexts
Framing the Integration of Community Health Workers into Health Care Systems Along Health Care and Community Spectrums
Although the literature emphasizes the need for CHW integration into health systems, there is no standard on how this should be done. Through qualitative interviews, this study determined key themes for clinical and community integration for CHWs. The authors found that accessibility, relationships and empathy are essential for community integration while cultural competence, … [Read more...] about Framing the Integration of Community Health Workers into Health Care Systems Along Health Care and Community Spectrums
Digital Health-Enabled Community-Centered Care (D-CCC): A Scalable Model to Empower Future Community Health Workers utilizing Human-in-the-Loop AI
Digital Health-Enabled Community-Centered Care (D-CCC) aims to amplify CHWs reach through a form of AI, designed for and with CHWs. Currently, CHWs have integrated mobile-based CCC care through mHealth platforms. This paper proposes the use of D-CCC to expand communication between CHWs and the community; therefore, extending CHW reach and contact with the community. … [Read more...] about Digital Health-Enabled Community-Centered Care (D-CCC): A Scalable Model to Empower Future Community Health Workers utilizing Human-in-the-Loop AI