In resource-limited settings, basic rehabilitation can be extended through community-level interventions by non-professionals like community health workers or family caregivers. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of such interventions compared to those provided by skilled professionals. Caregivers were commonly trained in hospitals to deliver interventions at home. … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of interventions by non-professional community-level workers or family caregivers to improve outcomes for physical impairments or disabilities in low resource settings: systematic review of task-sharing strategies
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Community Health Worker Interventions for Men: A Scoping Review Using the RE-AIM Framework
Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in promoting men's health through tailored approaches. Using the RE-AIM Framework, a review assessed the design, implementation, and outcomes of CHW-led health promotion efforts for men. The study identified that most CHWs interventions targeted men under 50, particularly from underserved populations, resulting in improved … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Interventions for Men: A Scoping Review Using the RE-AIM Framework
Labour conditions in dual-cadre community health worker programmes: a systematic review.
Community health workers, mainly women, play a vital role in improving health outcomes and equity, offering a good return on investment. However, many are unpaid, especially in the Africa region where over 80% are not salaried. Some countries use dual-cadre systems, combining paid and unpaid workers, to address health workers shortages. While volunteering can be positive, … [Read more...] about Labour conditions in dual-cadre community health worker programmes: a systematic review.
Advancing Community Health Worker Models In Health System Reforms: Policy Recommendations From The RADx-UP Initiative
Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in improving the health of historically marginalized populations by connecting healthcare systems with these communities. Lessons learned from CHW initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic can guide reforms in national healthcare policies, including proposed changes to the CMS’s Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CY24 PFS), in … [Read more...] about Advancing Community Health Worker Models In Health System Reforms: Policy Recommendations From The RADx-UP Initiative
Smartphone-Facilitated In-Situ Hearing Aid Audiometry for community-Based Hearing Testing
The study investigated the validity of using smartphones and noise-attenuating ear cups (in-situ) to conduct hearing tests in the community, potentially allowing less trained individuals like community health workers (CHWs) to fit hearing aids. Four experiments were conducted to assess the method's accuracy and reliability. Results showed that smartphone-facilitated in-situ … [Read more...] about Smartphone-Facilitated In-Situ Hearing Aid Audiometry for community-Based Hearing Testing
