After COVID-19, many women from minority communities delayed breast cancer screening. To address this, the GW Cancer Center trained local residents to become Neighborhood Health Ambassadors who completed CHW training and a practicum, then carried out outreach and education in their own neighborhoods. Over one year, these ambassadors reached more than two thousand people across … [Read more...] about Program Outcomes from a Novel Outreach Network to Increase Breast Cancer Screening Uptake in Washington, DC
North America (U.S. and Canada)
Evaluating the implementation and sustainment potential of a pharmacy-embedded community health worker model
This study looked at how well a program worked that placed community health workers inside rural pharmacies in Arkansas. Most CHWs and pharmacy supervisors said the model fit well, was practical, and made sense in their setting. CHWs were satisfied with their roles, and supervisors saw clear benefits for patients. Helpful factors included strong community need, supportive … [Read more...] about Evaluating the implementation and sustainment potential of a pharmacy-embedded community health worker model
Safe Patient Handling Musculoskeletal Injury-Prevention Smartphone App for Community Health Care Workers: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study
This study developed and tested the SPH MSIP smartphone app to help community health care workers handle patients safely and prevent musculoskeletal injuries. Through co-design with workers, the app provides step-by-step guidance for high-risk tasks. In a one-month trial with 28 participants, the app was easy to use, useful, and well-received. Results suggest it can support … [Read more...] about Safe Patient Handling Musculoskeletal Injury-Prevention Smartphone App for Community Health Care Workers: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study
Evaluating a 30-Hour Training Program for Community Health Workers on 4Ms Implementation in FQHCs Using the Kirkpatrick Model
This study tested a 30-hour training program for community health workers who support older adults in primary care. After the training, CHWs showed better knowledge, scored higher on the final exam, and most said they planned to use what they learned. Chart reviews showed that about 40 percent of patient visits included the full 4Ms discussion; what matters, mentation, … [Read more...] about Evaluating a 30-Hour Training Program for Community Health Workers on 4Ms Implementation in FQHCs Using the Kirkpatrick Model
Effect of Community Health Workers on 30-Day Hospital Readmission: A Meta-analysis
This review looked at whether community health workers help lower 30-day hospital readmissions. Seven studies were included, and overall the results showed that patients who received CHW support were less likely to be readmitted than those who got usual care. The randomized trials alone didn’t show a clear effect, but the observational studies did. Because the studies varied a … [Read more...] about Effect of Community Health Workers on 30-Day Hospital Readmission: A Meta-analysis
