Navigating cancer care is complex, especially for patients with additional chronic conditions managed by multiple providers. In this quality improvement study, we assessed the impact of community health worker (CHW) and mHealth support on care coordination and navigation for Black breast and prostate cancer patients with hypertension and/or diabetes. Surveys from patients and … [Read more...] about Understanding Perceptions of Care Coordination and Chronic Illness Management among Black Breast and Prostate Cancer Survivors and Providers: Findings from a Quality Improvement Study
“By Us for Us”: Lessons Learned in Developing a National Training and Technical Assistance Center by and for CHWs
In 2021, the CDC funded 67 health departments to implement community health worker (CHW) programs to support the COVID-19 response, and established the CHW-led Envision TTA Center to assist these programs and promote CHW workforce sustainability. After one year, Envision staff were interviewed to identify barriers and facilitators in developing the Center and how well CHW … [Read more...] about “By Us for Us”: Lessons Learned in Developing a National Training and Technical Assistance Center by and for CHWs
Community Health Workers: A Key Workforce to Promote Health Equity for Children in Immigrant Families
In the U.S., children in immigrant families face challenges accessing health care and social services due to complex systems, xenophobia, and limited support. Community health workers (CHWs), who share similar backgrounds with these families, can help by providing culturally appropriate health education, navigation, and support. CHW programs have been shown to improve … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: A Key Workforce to Promote Health Equity for Children in Immigrant Families
Maintenance of knowledge acquired by community health workers on hearing health topics: A remote teaching approach
This study assessed whether community health workers retained knowledge about hearing health over time and whether retention was influenced by their age, education level, or length of service. Thirty participants attended four remote meetings covering various hearing health topics, with quizzes given immediately after training and later on. The results showed no significant … [Read more...] about Maintenance of knowledge acquired by community health workers on hearing health topics: A remote teaching approach
Community Health Workers’ Continuance of Mobile Health Applications: An Extended Expectation Confirmation Model
This study explores why community health workers (CHWs) continue or discontinue using mobile health applications (MHAs) in primary care. Using a combination of expectation confirmation theory, the information system success model, and the consumer expectations model, the researchers developed a new framework to understand these factors. A survey of 459 CHWs confirmed several … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers’ Continuance of Mobile Health Applications: An Extended Expectation Confirmation Model
