Authors: Ryan G. Wagner Fredrik Norström Melanie Y. Bertram Stephen Tollman Lars Forsgren Charles R. Newton Lars Lindholm
Epilepsy is a common disorder that disproportionately affects individuals living in LMICs. CHWs have proven to be key partners in maintaining adherence to treatment plans and medications, yet the cost of employing CHWs in epilepsy management has not been documented. This study found that CHWs are a cost‐effective intervention in epilepsy management.
Link: Community health workers to improve adherence to anti‐seizure medication in rural South Africa: Is it cost‐effective?
Resource Topic: Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Epilepsy, Healthcare Cost, LMIC, chronic neurological disorder
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2020
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: South Africa
Publisher May Restrict Access: No