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Perspectives and Experiences of Community Health Workers in Brazilian Primary Care Centers Using m-Health Tools in Home Visits with Community Members

Authors Schoen, J., Mallett, J.W., Grossman-Kahn, R., Brentani, A., Kaselitz, E., et. al.

Date 2017

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Global

An article from Human Resources for Health. Using qualitative methods, the authors evaluate the strengths and challenges of using mobile health tools in community health worker interventions in Brazil.

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Sharing Histories – A Transformative Learning/Teaching Method to Empower Community Health Workers to Support Health Behavior Change of Mothers

Authors Altobelli, L.C.

Date 2017

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Global, Tools and Guides

A paper describing the Sharing Histories method of promoting maternal and child health. The method draws on the community health workers’ or primary health care providers’ own experiences as the basis for building trust with patients.

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Developing and Strengthening Community Health Worker Programs at Scale

Authors Perry, H., Crigler, L., Lewin, S., Glenton, C., LeBan, K., et. al.

Date 2014

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Financing, Tools and Guides

A guide from USAID that offers case studies of successful large-scale community health worker programs, as well as concrete recommendations for addressing challenges. This guide is intended for administrators and policymakers who are interested in developing or improving community health worker programs.

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Management of Gestational Diabetes in Community

Authors International Diabetes Federation

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Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Global, Selected Health Conditions, Tools and Guides

A manual developed through the International Diabetes Foundation’s Women in India with GDM Strategy program. Educates community health workers about prevention and management of gestational diabetes mellitus.

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Addressing Social Determinants of Health Through Community Health Workers: A Call to Action

Authors Hispanic Health Council in Partnership with Southwestern AHEC and a Panel of Community Health Worker Policy Research Experts

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Financing, Training and Supervision, US- based

A report from the Hispanic Health Council proposing recommendations for community health worker pay, caseloads, and training, as well as outlining policy recommendations for supporting robust community health worker programs.

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Integrating Community Health Workers into Medical Homes

Authors Rogers, E.A., Manser, S.T., Cleary, J., Joseph, A.M., Harwood, E.M., et. al.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Research and Evaluation Methods, Scope of Practice, US- based

A qualitative study analyzing the role of community health workers in patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs) in Minnesota. Identifies facilitators and barriers to CHW integration in PCMHs as well as the roles CHWs play in this setting.

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Lay Health Worker Involvement in Evidence-Based Treatment Delivery: A Conceptual Model to Address Disparities in Care

Authors Barnett, M.L., Lau, A.S., Miranda, J.

Date 2018

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Global, Health Equity, Selected Health Conditions

A literature review from the Annual Review of Clinical Psychology examining lay health worker use of evidence-based treatment as a means of reducing mental health disparities. Compares the use of such interventions in low, middle, and high income countries.

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Identifying Patients with High Risk of Readmission from the Patient Navigators’ Perspectives: A Descriptive Qualitative Study

Authors Razali, M.R.M., Chong, Y.C., Mustapha, N.Z., Xu, Y., Ayoob, S.M., et. al.

Date 2016

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Global, Health Equity, Research and Evaluation Methods

A qualitative study drawing on the experience of patient navigators. Analyzes the factors that contribute to unintentional hospital readmission, as identified by experienced patient navigators, and encourages attending to social factors when engaging in discharge planning.

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Community Health Workers and Use of mHealth: Improving Identification of Pregnancy Complications and Access to Care in the Dominican Republic

Authors Bonnell, S., Griggs, A., Avila, G., Mack, J., Bush, R.A., et. al.

Date 2017

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Global, Health Equity

A study from Health Promotion Practice assessing the feasibility and acceptability of the use of a community health worker-conducted mobile health intervention to improve pregnancy outcomes in the Dominican Republic. CHW-gathered data are sent to local physicians, who screen for signs of complications. The intervention is intended to improve prenatal health care access to poor and adolescent pregnant women.

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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.

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