This study sought to identify predictors of successful linkage with a CHW among patients with social needs seen in an outpatient setting. A cross-sectional analysis of social needs was conducted in an urban health system in Bronx, New York, USA between April 2018 and December 2019. Social needs and challenges included: food insecurity, housing quality, housing instability, … [Read more...] about Social Needs Assessment and Linkage to Community Health Workers in a Large Urban Hospital System
CHW
Community Health Worker Integration with and Effectiveness in Health Care and Public Health in the United States
The purpose of this review was to (i) provide a history of CHW integration within healthcare in the U.S.A, (ii) describe evidence of the impact of CHW programs on population health, experience, costs of care, and health equity, and (iii) identify considerations for CHW program expansion in the U.S. context. This paper builds on a 2014 review, providing an updated summary of the … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Integration with and Effectiveness in Health Care and Public Health in the United States
Training health workers in clinical breast examination for early detection of breast cancer in low‐ and middle‐income countries
This study sought to assess whether training in clinical breast examinations (CBEs) affects the ability of health workers in LMICs to detect early breast cancer. A review of related current literature was conducted utilizing the following databases: Cochrane Breast Cancer Specialized Registry, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, the World Health Organization (WHO) International Clinical … [Read more...] about Training health workers in clinical breast examination for early detection of breast cancer in low‐ and middle‐income countries
Effects of proactive vs fixed community health care delivery on child health and access to care: a cluster randomized trial secondary endpoint analysis
The purpose of this paper was to determine whether proactive CHW service delivery (i.e., involving routine door-to-door home visits to search for and identify prospective patients) reduced mortality and improved access to health care among children under five years in rural Malawi, when compared with passive service delivery. Village-clusters were randomized to receive CHW … [Read more...] about Effects of proactive vs fixed community health care delivery on child health and access to care: a cluster randomized trial secondary endpoint analysis
Addressing Financial Barriers to Health Care Among People Who are Low-Income and Insured in New York City, 2014–2017
The purpose of this study was to characterize the array of financial and logistical complications faced by insured individuals with low household incomes within New York City. A mixed-methods approach was utilized, including focus group discussions and the analysis of programmatic administrative records. Participants included individuals who enrolled in a municipal CHW program … [Read more...] about Addressing Financial Barriers to Health Care Among People Who are Low-Income and Insured in New York City, 2014–2017
