Low cost strategies for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk reduction are an essential requirement world over. This open label cluster randomized trial conducted in 28 villages across 3 states in India, looks at the impact of CHW-based interventions in reducing CVD risk factors in households in rural India. … [Read more...] about Cardiovascular risk factor reduction by community health workers in rural India: A cluster randomized trial
Chronic conditions
Community health worker-delivered counselling for common mental disorders among chronic disease patients in South Africa: a feasibility study
This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of two approaches of community health worker (CHW)-delivered mental health counselling for patients with chronic diseases. The ‘designated’ approach involved CHWs providing counselling in addition to their regular duties while the ‘dedicated’ approach involved the CHWs taking sole responsibility of delivering mental health … [Read more...] about Community health worker-delivered counselling for common mental disorders among chronic disease patients in South Africa: a feasibility study
Improving uptake and completion of pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD with lay health workers: feasibility of a clinical trial
There is reasonable evidence that pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is beneficial for alleviating the symptoms and disability brought about by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and can improve health status and quality of life. This cluster randomized control trial evaluates the efficacy of lay health workers (LHWs) to improve uptake and completion of PR in COPD … [Read more...] about Improving uptake and completion of pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD with lay health workers: feasibility of a clinical trial
A community-based diabetes group pilot incorporating a community health worker and photovoice methodology in an urban primary care practice
Over a three-month period, this study evaluated a community-based diabetes self-management intervention that incorporated photovoice and community health workers to identify diabetes management approaches that work in an African American community. … [Read more...] about A community-based diabetes group pilot incorporating a community health worker and photovoice methodology in an urban primary care practice
Community Health Workers Supporting Clinical Pharmacists in Diabetes Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The authors conducted a two-arm 2 year crossover trial to determine the effectiveness of clinical pharmacists and community health workers (CHWs) in increasing glycemic control among low-income ethnic minority populations. No significant difference was found between the clinical pharmacist and CHW team versus the clinical pharmacist working alone. … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers Supporting Clinical Pharmacists in Diabetes Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial
