The Community Health Workers (CHWS) National Library has been compiled by our team from nationwide sources.
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.
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Authors Komaromy, M., Ceballos, V., Zurawski, A., Bodenheimer, T., Thom, D.H., et. al.
Date 2017
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords CHW models, Selected Health Conditions, Training and Supervision, US- based
An article from the Journal of Public Health Policy describing a community health worker training and mentoring program. The program draws on the Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes model, and offers case-based learning and support to CHWs. The training programs focus specifically on addictions and obesity.
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Authors Christiansen, E., Morning, K.
Date 2017
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords Financing, Health Equity, Scope of Practice, US- based
A report evaluating the return on investment of a pilot program incorporating community health workers into a managed care organization in Nevada, with particular focus on reducing emergency room visits by frequent users.
Authors Hartzler, A.L., Tuzzio, L., Hsu, C., Wagner, E.H.
Date 2018
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords CHW models, Scope of Practice, US- based
A literature review from the Annals of Family Medicine identifying the functions and roles of community health workers, and the implications of these roles for integrating and better utilizing community health workers in primary care.
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Authors Ursua, R.A., Aguilar, D.E., Wyatt, L.C., Trinh-Shevrin, C., Gamboa, L., et. al.
Date 2018
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords Health Equity, Research and Evaluation Methods, Selected Health Conditions, US- based
An article from Preventive Medicine Reports assessing the efficacy of a community health worker intervention to improve hypertension among Filipino Americans. The study employed community-based participatory research methods, and evaluated blood pressure and appointment keeping among participants.
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Authors Spencer, M.S., Kieffer, E.C., Sinco, B., Piatt, G., Plamisano, G., et. al.
Date 2018
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords CHW models, Research and Evaluation Methods, Selected Health Conditions, US- based
An article assessing a peer-led diabetes intervention. Participants either received monthly calls from a CHW, or monthly calls plus weekly peer-led meetings. HBA1c, diabetes distress, depressive symptoms, and other indicators were measured.
Authors Policicchio, J.M., Dontje, K.
Date 2017
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords CHW models, Health Equity, Selected Health Conditions, Training and Supervision, US- based
An article describing a training course in diabetes management for community health workers on an American Indian reservation. Assesses satisfaction of CHWs with the training, as well as patient health outcomes associated with CHW intervention.
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Authors Mays, D.C., O'Neil, E.J., Mworozi, E.A., Lough, B.J., Tabb, Z.J., et. al.
Date 2016
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords CHW models, Financing, Global, Health Equity, Training and Supervision
An article from the International Journal for Equity in Health identifying factors in village health worker retention in Uganda’s national community health worker program.
Authors Bautista, C.L.
Date 2018
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords CHW models, Selected Health Conditions, US- based
A doctoral dissertation assessing the acceptability and feasibility of an internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention with support from a peer coach. Describes research findings and provides background on lay health workers in the context of mental health.
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Authors Maru, S., Nirola, I., Thapa, A., Thapa, P., Kunwar, L., et. al.
Date 2018
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords Global, Health Equity, Research and Evaluation Methods
A study protocol designed to evaluate the efficacy of a scaled-up community health worker intervention in rural Nepal intended to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
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