The Rhode Island Department of Health’s Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke Program expanded the roles of certified community health workers (CCHWs) with specialized training in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes mellitus (DM). From 2020 to 2023, the program assessed whether this training improved patient health behaviors and outcomes. High-risk patients with … [Read more...] about Evaluation of a Cardiovascular Disease/Diabetes Mellitus Expansion Program for Community Health Workers Employed by Rhode Island Community Health Teams
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Community Health Care Workers Empowering Advance Care Planning
Advance care planning (ACP) has faced criticism for not significantly improving end-of-life care quality, decision-making, or experiences for patients, families, and clinicians. Despite limited results, stakeholders persist with ACP due to its ethical importance in giving patients a voice in their care. With growing awareness of systemic racism and healthcare inequities, this … [Read more...] about Community Health Care Workers Empowering Advance Care Planning
The Integration of Community Health Workers into Health Care Teams in North Carolina
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in improving health outcomes for marginalized communities. Efforts to integrate CHWs into healthcare teams have increased, but a lack of understanding and support can limit their effectiveness. This study aimed to understand CHW integration into teams and the factors affecting it, using a survey of CHWs in North Carolina. The … [Read more...] about The Integration of Community Health Workers into Health Care Teams in North Carolina
A community health worker led diabetes self-management education program: Reducing patient and system burden
In the TIME made simple trial (SIMPLE), this study conducted a secondary analysis focusing on healthcare utilization and factors influencing hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels among low-income, uninsured Hispanics with or at risk for type 2 diabetes. The study compared outcomes between groups receiving telehealth-supported community health worker (CHW) interventions and standard … [Read more...] about A community health worker led diabetes self-management education program: Reducing patient and system burden
A Multicomponent Intervention (POSSIBLE) to Improve Perceived Risk for HIV Among Black Sexual Minority Men: Feasibility and Preliminary Effectiveness Pilot Study
The study aimed to increase HIV prevention among Black sexual minority men by using a multicomponent intervention called POSSIBLE, which combined the PrEPme smartphone app with a peer change agent (PCA). Conducted in Baltimore between 2019 and 2021 with 69 participants, the intervention targeted increasing perceived risk for HIV (PRH) to boost PrEP uptake. Participants used the … [Read more...] about A Multicomponent Intervention (POSSIBLE) to Improve Perceived Risk for HIV Among Black Sexual Minority Men: Feasibility and Preliminary Effectiveness Pilot Study
