Authors: Manali I. Patel; David Moore; Tumaini R Coker
This article discusses a lay health worker-driven (LHW) intervention called The Engagement of Patients with Advanced Cancer (EPAC). The program assists patients with advance care planning and is effective in improving patient experiences, lowering acute care use and reducing overall health care costs. This study presents information on patient and caregiver perceptions of the intervention.
Link: End-of-Life Cancer Care Redesign: Patient and Caregiver Experiences in a Lay Health Worker–Led Intervention
Resource Topic: CHW Role, Chronic conditions, Community Health Workers/Volunteers
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Year: 2019
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