Palliative care is essential for enhancing the quality of life for patients with serious chronic illnesses, yet its availability remains limited. Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in improving access to palliative care by bridging gaps in patient education and healthcare access. However, CHWs encounter various barriers when supporting patients with serious … [Read more...] about Individual and Systemic Barriers Blocking Community Health Workers from Helping the Seriously Ill
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A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Interventions for African American Women: Implications for Promoting Health Equity
This review examines cervical cancer screening and prevention interventions for African American women in the United States, aiming to promote health equity. Out of 1970 articles, 23 met the criteria, showing various strategies like community health workers and patient navigation. Health education interventions, particularly when combined with patient navigation or community … [Read more...] about A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Interventions for African American Women: Implications for Promoting Health Equity
Collaborative Integration of Community Health Workers in Hospitals and Health Centers to Reduce Pediatric Asthma Disparities A Quality Improvement Program Evaluation
The study evaluates a community health worker (CHW) home visiting program aimed at reducing pediatric asthma disparities on the South Side of Chicago. The program involved CHWs providing tailored asthma management education during home visits. Results showed significant reductions in asthma symptoms, rescue medication usage, and emergency department visits among participants. … [Read more...] about Collaborative Integration of Community Health Workers in Hospitals and Health Centers to Reduce Pediatric Asthma Disparities A Quality Improvement Program Evaluation
Efficacy of Community Health Worker-Delivered Family Health History-Based Breast Cancer Education and Services Among Chinese Americans
This study evaluates the effectiveness of using culturally and linguistically appropriate community health workers (CHWs) to provide family health history (FHH)-based breast cancer education to Chinese Americans. Results show significant improvements in FHH collection, communication, and knowledge among participants immediately after and 3 months post-education. Additionally, a … [Read more...] about Efficacy of Community Health Worker-Delivered Family Health History-Based Breast Cancer Education and Services Among Chinese Americans
Expanding Outcomes in Cancer Screening Safety Net Programs: Promoting Sustainability and Policy Reform
This study explores the effectiveness of a community-based patient navigation program for breast cancer screening. Using a sustainability framework, the program secured funding from both city and state health departments, expanded institutional support, and engaged policymakers to advocate for training and reimbursement for patient navigators and community health workers. The … [Read more...] about Expanding Outcomes in Cancer Screening Safety Net Programs: Promoting Sustainability and Policy Reform