436 Results Found
Community Health Workers in Low-, Middle-, and High-Income Countries: An Overview of their History, Recent Evolution, and Current Effectiveness
Authors
Perry, H.B., Zulliger, R., Rogers, M.M.,
Date 2014
Project
No Project Affiliation
Keywords
Global, Research and Evaluation Methods, US- based
Discusses the history of CHW programs around the world and the potential for increased use of CHWs in the United States, as well as their current effectiveness within the present healthcare system.
CDC Road to Health Toolkit
Authors
Centers for Disease Control
Date 2016
Project
No Project Affiliation
Keywords
Health Equity, Selected Health Conditions, Tools and Guides, Training and Supervision, US- based
A comprehensive list of resources (guides, flipcharts, posters, quizzes, trainings, evaluations, music, podcasts) designed for African Americans at risk for type 2 diabetes. Provides materials to start a community outreach program to help people prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
Global Experience of Community Health Workers for Delivery of Health Related Millennium Development Goals: a systematic review, country case studies, and recommendations for integration into National Health Systems
Authors
World Health Organization
Date 2010
Project
No Project Affiliation
Keywords
CHW models, Global, HIV/AIDS, Research and Evaluation Methods, Selected Health Conditions
Report includes global systematic review, country case-study CHW programs, analysis and expert opinions, followed by recommendations on best practices for CHW programs within different health categories (including HIV/AIDS).
Role and Outcomes of Community Health Workers in HIV Care in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
Authors
Mwai, G.W., Mburu, G., Torpey, K., Frost, P., Ford, N.
Date 2013
Project
No Project Affiliation
Keywords
Global, HIV/AIDS, Research and Evaluation Methods
Review of qualitative and quantitative studies that show CHW outcomes, including impacting HIV services delivery and strengthening human resource capacity in sub-Saharan capacity.
Understanding Scope and Competencies: A Contemporary Look at the U.S. Community Health Worker Field, Progress Report of the CHW Core Consensus (C3) Project: Building National Consensus on CHW Core Roles, Skills, and Qualities
Authors
Rosenthal, E.L., Rush, C.H., Allen, C.G.
Date 2016
Project
No Project Affiliation
Keywords
Research and Evaluation Methods, Scope of Practice, US- based
A report of findings from the C3 Project. Examines how CHW roles (scope of practice) and competencies (skills and qualities) have evolved over time, and provides a contemporary look at CHW core roles in the U.S. and the competencies needed to fulfill those roles.
Peer Leader Manual
Authors
Tang, T.S., Funnell, M.M.
Date 2010
Project
No Project Affiliation
Keywords
Global, Selected Health Conditions, Tools and Guides, Training and Supervision, US- based
A peer leader training manual published by the International Diabetes Federation. Goal is to train peer leaders to provide on-going diabetes self-management support.
Gateway Community Health Center, Inc., Diabetes Self Management Project, Promotor(a) Policy and Procedures
Authors
Gateway Community Health Center
Date 2003
Project
No Project Affiliation
Keywords
CHW models, Scope of Practice, Selected Health Conditions, Tools and Guides, US- based
A guide reviewing the role, responsibilities, and standing orders of promotora in the Gateway Community Health Center’s Diabetes Self Management Project. Includes job descriptions, essential policies and procedures, competency and skills checklist, performance evaluation form, and procedures for documentation and medical records handling.
Increasing Community Health Worker Productivity and Effectiveness: a Review of the Influence of the Work Environment
Authors
Jaskiewicz, W., Tulenko, K.
Date 2012
Project
No Project Affiliation
Keywords
Global, Scope of Practice
Discusses general themes related to work environment that affect the productivity of CHWs. The article makes recommendations for working conditions for CHWs as more countries utilize CHWs programs in the healthcare system.
Predictors and a Framework for Fostering Community Advocacy as a Community Health Worker Core Function to Eliminate Health Disparities
Authors
Sabo, S., Ingram, M., Reinschmidt, K.M., Schachter, K., Jacobs, L.
Date 2013
Project
No Project Affiliation
Keywords
Research and Evaluation Methods, Scope of Practice, US- based
An article from the American Journal of Public Health. Documents the findings of a national survey investigating CHW involvement in community-level advocacy and proposes a data-informed framework to conceptualize, support, and measure that advocacy.
Community Health Worker Integration Into the Health Care Team Accomplishes the Triple Aim in a Patient-Centered Medical Home: A Bronx Tale
Authors
Findley, S., Matos, S., Hicks, A., Chang, J., Reich, D.
Date 2014
Project
No Project Affiliation
Keywords
CHW models, Research and Evaluation Methods, US- based
An article from the Journal of Ambulatory Care Management. Presents a study documenting how CHW were integrated into a patient-centered medical home in South Bronx, NY.