As states work to strengthen public health systems and address healthcare workforce shortages, many are focusing on community health workers (CHWs) to improve health and equity. A recent 50-state review by NASHP highlights how states are supporting CHWs, particularly through Medicaid funding. Insights from surveys, interviews, and a roundtable discussion at the 2021 NASHP … [Read more...] about Lessons for Advancing and Sustaining State Community Health Worker Partnerships
Effectiveness of an expanded role for community health workers on malaria blood examination rates in malaria elimination settings in Myanmar: an open stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised controlled trial
As malaria cases decline in the Greater Mekong Subregion, community health workers (CHWs) have become less active. To address this, a new CHW model with expanded roles was tested in Myanmar. The study, conducted in 72 villages, found that the expanded model increased malaria testing by 23% and referrals for other illnesses like dengue and tuberculosis by over three times. … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of an expanded role for community health workers on malaria blood examination rates in malaria elimination settings in Myanmar: an open stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised controlled trial
Perceptions of community healthcare workers on the use of teledentistry for seniors in Singapore: A qualitative study
This study explored the challenges and opportunities of implementing teledentistry (T-DOCS) from the perspective of Community Health Workers (CHWs). Interviews with 43 CHWs revealed barriers such as low awareness of dental care, lack of confidence, staffing shortages, competing duties, and limited access due to COVID-19. However, CHWs’ motivation, existing patient … [Read more...] about Perceptions of community healthcare workers on the use of teledentistry for seniors in Singapore: A qualitative study
The role of community health workers in a collaborative care management intervention for cancer pain management: a feasibility study for a randomized controlled trial
This study aimed to explore the potential of community health workers (CHWs) in helping rural and Hispanic/Latino cancer patients manage pain. The researchers surveyed and interviewed 12 experienced CHWs to understand their comfort levels, challenges, and needs for delivering a new pain management program. Most CHWs felt confident about working with cancer patients remotely, … [Read more...] about The role of community health workers in a collaborative care management intervention for cancer pain management: a feasibility study for a randomized controlled trial
Association of clinical signs of possible serious bacterial infections identified by community health workers with mortality of young infants in South Asia: a prospective, observational cohort study
This study aimed to understand how certain signs in young infants, like poor feeding or lack of movement, can predict the risk of death. Community health workers (CHWs) in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan visited infants regularly to check for these signs. The study found that signs like no movement, poor feeding, and low body temperature were strongly linked to a higher risk of … [Read more...] about Association of clinical signs of possible serious bacterial infections identified by community health workers with mortality of young infants in South Asia: a prospective, observational cohort study