The Community Health Workers (CHWS) National Library has been compiled by our team from nationwide sources.
Authors Martin, M.A., Perry-Bell, K., Minier, M., Glassgow, A.E., Van Vorhees, B.W.
Date 2018
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords CHW models, Health Equity, Scope of Practice, US- based
Describes a Chicago-based community health worker program that provides services to 5,289 children. Offers details of the program as a model for creating and sustaining a large-scale and effective CHW program.
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Authors Brandford, A., Adegboyega, A., Combs, B., Hatcher, J.
Date 2018
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords CHW models, Selected Health Conditions, Training and Supervision, US- based
Analyzes the feasibility of training community health workers in motivational interviewing, an evidence-based tool, to promote cancer screening. Describes the development of a training protocol and accompanying fidelity protocols, as well as the implementation process.
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Authors Ospina, J.H., Langford, T.A., Henry, K.L.
Date 2018
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords CHW models, Tools and Guides, Training and Supervision, US- based
Using the job analysis method, the authors examined the job tasks and worker attributes of community health workers to inform the development of a training program for CHWs. Shares the analysis methods as a template for other organizations launching similar programs.
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Authors Falbe, J., Friedman, L.E., Sokal-Gutierrez, K., Thompson, H.R., Tantoco, N.K., et. al.
Date 2017
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords CHW models, Health Equity, Research and Evaluation Methods, Selected Health Conditions, US- based
Examines and articulates “mechanisms of promotora effectiveness” in a successful multidisciplinary intervention intended to reduce obesity among Latino children.
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Authors Kunz, S., Ingram, M., Piper, R., Wu, T., Litton, N., et. al.
Date 2017
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords CHW models, Health Equity, Selected Health Conditions, US- based
Describes a rural community health worker-led education and diabetes management intervention. Different roles, including health coaching for diabetes management, and peer education, were filled by CHWs. Highlights the innovative components of this case.
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Authors Long, A., Mbabali, I., Hutton, M.E., Thomas, A.G., Bugos, E., et. al.
Date 2017
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords CHW models, Global, HIV/AIDS
Describes the implementation of an HIV treatment and prevention program based in an HIV hot spot fishing community in Uganda. Community residents employed motivational interviewing techniques as well as mobile phone based counseling strategies to encourage treatment adherence.
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Authors Vaughan, E.M., Johnston, C.A., Cardenas, V.J., Moreno, J.P., Foreyt, J.P.
Date 2017
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords Health Equity, Research and Evaluation Methods, Selected Health Conditions, US- based
Documents a trial incorporating CHWs into diabetes group visits. Article reports training procedures, as well as comparative outcomes including A1C levels, eye exams, foot exams, and weight.
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Authors Kartika, T.
Date 2017
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords Financing, Health Equity, US- based
A policy summary describing payment models for community health workers in four states: Minnesota, New York, Utah, and Washington. Focuses on visits assessing home health environment.
Authors National Academy for State Health Policy
Date 2017
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords CHW models, Tools and Guides, Training and Supervision, US- based
A map summarizing state-by-state community health worker models including information on financing, education, certification, and state CHW legislation.
Authors Rural Health Information Hub
Date
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords CHW models, Health Equity, Tools and Guides, Training and Supervision, US- based
A toolkit from the Rural Health Information Hub. Details community health worker models, offers information on various training approaches, describes implementation and sustainability, and offers tools for measuring impact.