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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.