Authors: Christina César Praça Brasil, Raimunda Magalhães da Silva, Indara Cavalcante Bezerra, Luiza Jane Eyre de Souza Vieira, Maria do Livramento Fortes Figueiredo, Fernanda Regina Vasconcelos, Fernandes Castro, Francisca Francisete de Sousa Nunes Queiroz, Maria Regina Teixeira Ferreira Capelo
CHWs are an essential liaison between qualified health providers and the community . This study analyzes health care professionals’ perceptions of the CHWs role and their work caring for dependent elderly people. It concludes that health professionals and managers consider CHWs vital to dependent elderly people and their families.
Link: Community health workers caring for dependent elderly people
Resource Topic: Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Elder care
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2021
Region: Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
Country: Brazil
Publisher May Restrict Access: No