Authors: Angela Simmons, Ruth Foreman, Kathleen Tennant
This study looked at whether targeted training could help community health workers (CHWs) better understand and communicate health information, especially to people with low health literacy. Fifty CHWs in Pennsylvania took part in online training sessions. After the training, CHWs showed significant improvements in their knowledge and confidence. Those with higher education levels scored even better. The study suggests that proper training can help CHWs improve patient health outcomes, and nurses can play a big role in supporting this education.
Link: Targeted Virtual Health Literacy Education for Community Health Workers: An Evidenced-Based Quality Improvement Project
Resource Topic: CHW training
Resource Type: Evaluation
Year: 2025
Region: North America (U.S. and Canada)
Country: United States of America
Publisher May Restrict Access: Yes