Managing high blood pressure in low-income countries can be difficult. This study in Nepal tested a comprehensive approach using community health workers (CHWs) who made home visits and followed up with healthcare providers. The trial involved 1,252 people with hypertension in Kathmandu, comparing those who received the intervention with those who got usual care. Results showed … [Read more...] about Impact of a community health worker led intervention for improved blood pressure control in urban Nepal: an open-label cluster randomised controlled trial
Could Brazil’s community health model ease pressure on NHS general practice?
A program inspired by South America is helping bridge the gap between healthcare services and residents of a deprived London estate. In Pimlico, community health and wellbeing workers (CHWWs) visit homes to offer health advice and connect people with NHS services. This proactive approach targets a community with low vaccination and cancer screening rates, and poor life … [Read more...] about Could Brazil’s community health model ease pressure on NHS general practice?
Implementing and monitoring high-quality community health worker care in adult primary care at New York City Health + Hospitals
This study explains how NYC Health + Hospitals set up a large Community Health Worker (CHW) program in adult primary care clinics from January 2022 to December 2023, and how they tracked its progress. Key data included details about the CHW workforce, patient demographics, and patient engagement, such as the number of patients contacted and goals achieved. By mid-2023, 97 CHWs … [Read more...] about Implementing and monitoring high-quality community health worker care in adult primary care at New York City Health + Hospitals
The Function of Cadres in Putting Child Development Stimulation, Detection, and Early Intervention Programs into Practice
In 2020, child healthcare coverage in East Java dropped to 83.3%, and Surabaya's coverage, while 91.59% in 2019, still didn't meet the 100% target. One reason for this was the incomplete implementation of programs for early detection and intervention in child development (SDIDTK) at the community level. This study looked at how community health workers, called cadres, helped … [Read more...] about The Function of Cadres in Putting Child Development Stimulation, Detection, and Early Intervention Programs into Practice
Co-designing a Community Health Navigator program to assist patients to transition from hospital to community.
This study explored how Community Health Navigators (CHNs) can help patients after they leave the hospital. Interviews and workshops with various healthcare professionals revealed that CHNs could assist with non-medical challenges, such as providing emotional support, helping with medication, and arranging follow-up appointments. Key factors for their success include good … [Read more...] about Co-designing a Community Health Navigator program to assist patients to transition from hospital to community.