This study analyzed how community health workers engage with older adults in Foz do Iguaçu, Southern Brazil, focusing on home visits. It involved 114 workers, mostly women, with an average age of 43 years and primarily with high school education. The study identified three main challenges: understanding the health needs of older adults within their communities, adapting … [Read more...] about Home visit to the older adults from the perspective of community health workers and the notion of health territory
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Assessment of health status, utilization, and out-of-pocket expenditure among the elderly in Ngestiharjo, Bantul, Yogyakarta
This study investigates the health needs of older people in Ngestiharjo Village, Yogyakarta, aiming to empower community health workers. Surveying 330 participants, it found prevalent conditions like hypertension and joint issues, with some likely experiencing depression. Most utilized private hospitals for hospitalization and outpatient care, with significant reliance on … [Read more...] about Assessment of health status, utilization, and out-of-pocket expenditure among the elderly in Ngestiharjo, Bantul, Yogyakarta
Diabetes management among underserved older adults through telemedicine and community health workers
In the United States, individuals from marginalized communities experience higher disease burden from diabetes. This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of CHW-led interventions to improve diabetes-related outcomes in older adults diagnosed with diabetes. It found that CHW-led interventions were effective at improving diabetes-related outcomes and adds to the growing … [Read more...] about Diabetes management among underserved older adults through telemedicine and community health workers
Community health workers caring for dependent elderly people
CHWs are an essential liaison between qualified health providers and the community . This study analyzes health care professionals’ perceptions of the CHWs role and their work caring for dependent elderly people. It concludes that health professionals and managers consider CHWs vital to dependent elderly people and their families. … [Read more...] about Community health workers caring for dependent elderly people
From village health volunteers to paid care givers: the optimal mix for a multidisciplinary home health care workforce in rural Thailand
Thailand’s population is aging. Given a shortage of healthcare workers in rural areas, a barrier between the delivery of adequate home health care services to the eldery exists. Research from this article suggests that a cross-trained multidisciplinary health team composed of CHWs and community caregivers could improve the delivery of home health care services in rural … [Read more...] about From village health volunteers to paid care givers: the optimal mix for a multidisciplinary home health care workforce in rural Thailand
