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Integrating Community Health Workers Into Clinical Settings (2026)
This study explored what helps or prevents community health workers from being successfully integrated into clinical care teams. Surveys and group discussions with community health workers in Arkansas showed that many felt supported, but several factors affected how well integration worked. These included having clear roles, understanding community needs, goodRead more…
Reciprocal innovation to improve access to primary healthcare in Belgium: adaptation and development of a community health worker intervention (2026)
This study describes how a community health worker program called COMPASS was developed to improve access to primary health care in Belgium. The program was inspired by successful community health worker models from Brazil and South Africa and adapted to fit the Belgian health system. Researchers worked with local stakeholders,Read more…
Community health workers fostering trust and engagement in a community-based intervention for depressive older adults in Peru: a qualitative study (2026)
This study examined how community health workers helped deliver a home-based mental health program for older adults with depression. Through regular visits, they built trust with participants by listening, showing empathy, and responding to immediate needs. They also adapted activities to keep participants engaged and relied on peer support amongRead more…
Food Rx + CHW: a community health worker-led medically tailored grocery intervention to address food insecurity and type 2 diabetes, a pilot randomized trial (2026)
This pilot study looked at whether food support combined with help from a community health worker could improve diabetes control among people experiencing food insecurity. Participants received weekly deliveries of healthy food, and some also received guidance from a community health worker on nutrition, cooking, and accessing local resources. ThoseRead more…
Implementing integrated care for older adults in primary health care: A systematic scoping review (2026)
This review examined how integrated care for older adults is being implemented in primary health care around the world. Across 181 studies from 26 countries, most programs used team-based care, coordinated services, and personalized care plans, often combined with health education, physical activity, and psychosocial support. Most studies reported improvementsRead more…
An Integrative Review of Community Health Volunteer-Led Training to Improve Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Practices in Haiti (2026)
This review looked at how training community health volunteers can improve water, sanitation, and hygiene practices in underserved communities. Across nine studies, training programs helped volunteers gain knowledge, confidence, and motivation to promote healthy hygiene behaviors and engage their communities. While knowledge improved in most cases, changes in behavior wereRead more…
Adapting and Validating Tools to Assess the Usability and Acceptability of mHealth Tools Among Community Health Workers in Rural Settings: Development and Usability Study (2026)
This study developed and tested a tool to measure how easy and acceptable mobile health apps are for community health workers in Rwanda. The tool was adapted from existing questionnaires and simplified to match the local language and education level of health workers. After testing it with experts and communityRead more…
Large language models for frontline healthcare support in low-resource settings (2026)
This study tested how well artificial intelligence tools could answer clinical questions asked by community health workers in Rwanda. Researchers collected more than 5,000 real questions and compared answers from several AI systems with those from local clinicians. The AI tools generally gave higher-quality responses and were far cheaper toRead more…
Introducing EHSAS- a tool for rapid community-based screening in low resource rural settings to assess eligibility for CGA (2026)
This study developed and tested a simple screening tool to help community health workers identify common health problems among older adults in rural India. The tool includes 11 questions that help detect issues early and guide referrals for further care. Testing showed that the tool is reliable, easy to use,Read more…
Community health workers and tuberculosis services integration within primary health care: from adequate compensation to comprehensive, reliable support (2026)
Community health workers play a central role in tuberculosis care in communities by screening for symptoms, collecting samples, referring patients for diagnosis, and supporting treatment follow-up. However, their work is often limited by lack of proper pay, training, equipment, and system support, and many still serve as volunteers despite theRead more…
Cultural Adaptations in Community Health Worker-Delivered Mental Health Interventions for U.S Latine Populations (2026)
This review examined mental health programs delivered by community health workers for Latine communities in the United States. Across 32 programs, most adapted the content, materials, or settings of interventions to better match the culture, language, and experiences of the communities they served. Programs that adapted their content often showedRead more…
Empowering community volunteers improves the well-being of family caregivers of musculoskeletal disorder patients: a randomized controlled trial (2026)
This study in China tested whether trained community volunteers could support family members caring for people with musculoskeletal conditions. Caregivers who received regular home visits from trained volunteers reported less stress, fewer depressive symptoms, and better quality of life after six months compared to those receiving usual community services. TheRead more…
Implementation and evaluation of a community health workers-led digital integrated diseases screening system to provide healthcare for patients at community level in Rwanda (2026)
This study tested a digital screening tool used by community health workers in Rwanda to help identify and manage common illnesses such as tuberculosis, malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhoea. The tool, installed on their smartphones, guided health workers through patient registration, symptom checks, and decisions about treatment or referral. After theRead more…
A Hispanic/Latino Community Health Worker Intervention Addressing Acculturative Stress and Resilience: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effectiveness (2026)
This study tested a program led by community health workers called promotoras to support Hispanic and Latino immigrants in the United States who face stress, mental health challenges, and other health risks. The program included four virtual sessions that provided guidance, support, and group discussions to help participants cope withRead more…
Lay community health worker-led care with mobile decision support for uncontrolled hypertension: a cluster-randomized trial (2026)
This study in rural Lesotho tested whether community health workers could safely manage high blood pressure using a mobile tool that guides treatment decisions. In 103 villages, people with hypertension either received care from trained community health workers or were referred to health facilities for usual care. After one year,Read more…
Africa Community Health Programme | Continental Landscape Survey Report 2024/5 (2026)
Community health systems are important for improving health care access across Africa, especially for people in remote and underserved areas. Community health workers play a key role by providing essential services and responding to health emergencies. In 2024, Africa CDC and UNICEF carried out a continent-wide survey to understand theRead more…
Evaluation of a synchronous training program on common primary care medications for community health workers in Karnataka, India (2026)
This study tested a training workshop for community health workers in rural India to improve their understanding of common medicines used in primary care. Many health workers already helped patients with medication questions but had little formal training. After the workshop, their knowledge, confidence, and ability to support patients withRead more…
How is academic medicine engaging with community health workers in the United States?: a systematic review (2026)
This review examined how academic medical institutions work with community health workers. Across 136 studies, community health workers were involved in health programs, workforce training, and community-based research. Most studies showed that programs including community health workers improved health outcomes. They also helped with community engagement, recruiting participants, and collectingRead more…
The Impact of a Community Health Worker-Led Lifestyle-Social Determinants Program on Pacific Islander Cardiometabolic Health (2026)
This study tested a lifestyle program led by community health workers to improve diabetes and heart health among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. The 12-week program helped participants lose weight, lower blood sugar and blood pressure, and improve cholesterol levels compared with those who did not receive the program. ParticipantsRead more…
Perceptions and experiences of older adults in a youth community health volunteer-led health coaching program in Singapore: A qualitative study (2025)
This study explored how older adults in Singapore experienced a health coaching program led by youth community health volunteers. Older participants generally welcomed the support and felt the young volunteers helped them adopt healthier habits and stay engaged after health screenings. They viewed the volunteers as approachable and motivating, especiallyRead more…
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