Authors: Alekhya Gunturi, Margarita Pertierra, Irma Elizabeth Huayanay Espinoza, Maya Kavita Ramachandran, Mpho Ratshikana Moloko, Karl A Lorenz
This review looked at how community health workers (CHWs) and digital tools like phone support are used to help seriously ill adults get palliative care at home, especially in low-resource areas. Out of over 7,500 studies, 31 were included, mostly from the U.S., with few focused on rural or minority groups. CHWs and digital tools were mainly used to support physical and emotional health, especially for people with advanced cancer and other serious illnesses. These services improved quality of life, health care use, and support for caregivers. However, more research is needed to explore culturally tailored care and expand services to underserved communities and countries.
Link: Community Health Workers and Technology Interventions' Impact on Palliative Support Globally: A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Resource Topic: CHW Role, Palliative care
Resource Type: Review
Year: 2025
Region: Global
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Publisher May Restrict Access: Yes