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
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Family Health Strategy: Reflections focusing on community health agents
The Family Health Strategy (FHS) focuses on preventive care and health promotion within families and their environments. A core team, including a doctor, nurse, nursing technician, and Community Health Agents (CHAs), carries out these actions. CHAs play a crucial role in connecting users with public health services. This research examines the role of CHAs in current public … [Read more...] about Family Health Strategy: Reflections focusing on community health agents
The effect of a multilevel community health worker-led intervention on patient knowledge and receipt of precision medicine: Updated findings from a randomized clinical trial.
The authors developed the Addressing Latinx CANcer Care Equity Study to improve access to precision medicine for low-income and Latinx cancer patients in Monterey County, California. Clinicians received training, and community health workers educated patients to discuss precision medicine with their oncologists. In the study, 110 patients were split into two groups: one … [Read more...] about The effect of a multilevel community health worker-led intervention on patient knowledge and receipt of precision medicine: Updated findings from a randomized clinical trial.
“Close to My Community”: A Qualitative Study of Community Health Worker-Supported Teleaudiology Hearing Aid Services
This study explores a new service model where Community Health Workers (CHWs) support older Latino adults with hearing loss through teleaudiology. Researchers interviewed participants about their experiences 17 weeks after receiving hearing aids. Of the 28 participants, 19 were interviewed. Both groups, with and without CHWs, reported positive experiences with teleaudiology and … [Read more...] about “Close to My Community”: A Qualitative Study of Community Health Worker-Supported Teleaudiology Hearing Aid Services
Evidence of community health workers’ delivery of physical rehabilitation services in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review
This study maps the evidence and scope of physical rehabilitation services delivered by community health workers (CHWs) in sub-Saharan Africa. Out of 6996 articles identified in a scoping review, 20 were selected for analysis. The studies came from countries including Eritrea, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, and Uganda. CHWs were involved in assessments, … [Read more...] about Evidence of community health workers’ delivery of physical rehabilitation services in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review