The objective of this review was to understand the current literature on Community Health Worker (CHW) programs worldwide by identifying the following components: nomenclatures, practices, training, and working conditions. In highlighting the similarities and differences between programs, this review serves to better inform managers and decision-makers in regards to … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
United States of America
Evaluating the impact of community health worker certification in Massachusetts: Design, methods, and anticipated results of the Massachusetts community health worker workforce survey
The objective of this paper was to assess a key component of the CHW certification evaluation in Massachusetts, known as the CHW Workforce Survey. The CHW Workforce Survey is a 5-year culmination of efforts to evaluate the impact of CHW certification in Massachusetts. Interviews were conducted with CHWs and CHW employers to validate and refine the survey. Input from state and … [Read more...] about Evaluating the impact of community health worker certification in Massachusetts: Design, methods, and anticipated results of the Massachusetts community health worker workforce survey
Community health worker insights on promoting research engagement with diverse populations
This qualitative study sought to understand the unique perspectives of frontline CHWs to identify actionable barriers and facilitators that may impact representation of diverse groups in health research. Focus groups were conducted with CHWs and revealed the following five main themes: barriers/risks to research participation, facilitation of research, CHW roles, … [Read more...] about Community health worker insights on promoting research engagement with diverse populations
Community health worker team integration in Medicaid managed care: Insights from a national study
A national survey of CHWs working with Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) was conducted to learn more about their integration into MCOs compared to their historically community-based settings. Researchers asked questions about how teams are structured in these environments and how CHWs and their supervisors perceive CHW roles in MCOs. Results showed that CHWs roles in … [Read more...] about Community health worker team integration in Medicaid managed care: Insights from a national study
What Are the Roles of Community Health Workers in Medicaid Managed Care? Results from a National Study
The aim of this national study was to examine the roles and activities of CHWs supported by managed care organizations (MCOs) and to assess differences between CHWs working directly with MCOs versus subcontracted by other organizations. The research team developed a list of topics to be included in the survey, such as demographics, CHW roles and activities, populations served, … [Read more...] about What Are the Roles of Community Health Workers in Medicaid Managed Care? Results from a National Study