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Community Health Workers: Bringing a New Era of Systems Change to Stimulate Investments in Health Care for Vulnerable US Populations

Authors Balcazar, H., George, S.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Financing, Health Equity, Tools and Guides, US- based

Community health workers are increasingly considered central to improving health equity. The authors of this editorial emphasize the importance of utilizing return on investment data as a core element supporting increased employment of CHWs.

Community Health Workers: Addressing Client Objectives Among Frequent Emergency Department Users

Authors Kwan, B.M., Rockwood, A., Bandle, B., Fernald, D., Hamer, M.K., et. al.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Health Equity, Research and Evaluation Methods, Scope of Practice, US- based

In this study, community health workers collaborated with frequent emergency department users to identify individualized health objectives and offered services to assist patients in accomplishing these goals. The authors identify barriers to objective achievement as well as implications for policy.

Community Health Workers

Authors Ballard, M., Madore, A., Johnson, A., Keita, Y., Haag, E., et. al.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Global, Research and Evaluation Methods, Scope of Practice

A concept note produced by the Global Health Delivery Project at Harvard. Outlines the history of global CHW programs as well as case studies of successful recruitment efforts.

Community Health Worker Toolkit

Authors Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Tools and Guides, Training and Supervision, US- based

An extensive resource for administrators and community health workers. Provides information on best practices for CHW training and guidance surrounding state policy, as well as resources for CHWs to use in the field.

Community Health Worker Resources

Authors Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Selected Health Conditions, Tools and Guides, US- based

A compilation of CDC resources for community health workers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Provides access to resources related to specific diseases, including asthma, cancer, diabetes and others. Intended for use by CHWs as well as those supervising CHWs.

Community Health Worker Interventions to Promote Psychosocial Outcomes Among People Living with HIV – A Systemic Review

Authors Han, H., Kim, K., Murphy, J., Cudjoe, J., Wilson, P., et. al.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Global, HIV/AIDS, Research and Evaluation Methods

A review of literature addressing the use of community health worker interventions in addressing psychosocial outcomes among people living with HIV. Analyzes the roles played by CHWs in interventions, outcomes of interest (depression, stigma, self-efficacy, and social support), and offers recommendations for future research.

Community Health Worker Interventions to Promote Psychosocial Outcomes Among People Living With HIV- A Systematic Review

Authors Han, H., Kim, K. , Murphy, J., Cudjoe J. , Wilson, P. , et. al

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, HIV/AIDS, Scope of Practice

A literature review examining CHW interventions intended to improve psychosocial outcomes among indivduals living with HIV. The review analyzes the type and scope of interventions used, as well as protocol fidelity.

Community Health Worker Employer Survey: Perspectives on CHW Workforce Development in the Midwest

Authors Chaidez, V., Palmer-Wackerly, A.L., Trout, K.E.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Scope of Practice, Training and Supervision, US- based

An article from the Journal of Community Health analyzing the results of a community health worker employer survey. Explored themes in CHW support as well as needs that CHWs might be able to meet within organizations.

Community-Clinical Linkages with Community Health Workers in the United States: A Scoping Review

Authors Lohr, A.M., Ingram, M., Nuñez, A.V.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Scope of Practice, Training and Supervision, US- based

A literature review evaluating the efficacy of community-clinical linkage interventions with community health workers. Describes the training and skills required of CHWs participating in such interventions. Recommends the use of community clinical linkage interventions with CHWs to improve patient outcomes.

Community-Based Hearing Screening for Young Children Using an mHealth Service-Delivery Model

Authors Hussein, S.Y., Swanepoel, D.W., Mahomed, F., Biagio de Jager, L.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Global, Research and Evaluation Methods, Selected Health Conditions

Evaluates a hearing screening program implemented by community health workers. Young children were screened for hearing loss using a smartphone app, then referred by CHWs as needed.

Abstract available on Taylor and Francis website. (You may need to purchase the full text article.)