Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Sabo, Louisa O'Meara, Janet Yellowhair, Joyce Hamilton, J. T. Neva Nashio, Brook Bender, Fernando Flores Jr, Marianne Bennett, Rema Metts, Isabella Denton, Kim Russell
Summary: Tribally employed, Community Health Representatives (CHRs) play a crucial role as culturally and linguistically embedded community leaders who bridge the gap between the community and systems. This paper explores the integration of CHRs into healthcare teams and public health systems, taking into consideration their involvement in tribal pandemic response efforts. It builds upon previous research and provides new insights on the challenges and opportunities faced by CHR managers and the level of integration within the broader healthcare system.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Hill L. Wolfe, Allyson Baughman, Melissa Davoust, Linda S. Sprague Martinez, Serena Rajabiun, Mari-Lynn Drainoni
Summary: Research showed female, clients with marginal health literacy, and those with substance use disorder diagnosis were more likely to be not completely satisfied with CHWs, while being housed and having a mental health diagnosis were associated with being more likely to be completely satisfied. Clients' sociodemographic characteristics and health conditions may indicate unique needs and differing expectations of CHWs.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nathaniel Bell, Rebecca Wilkerson, Kathy Mayfield-Smith, Ana Lopez-De Fede
Summary: The study found that patient-centric medical homes in the US are more likely to be present in communities with better health and socioeconomic conditions. The spatial distribution of medical homes overlaps with social and economic data, providing crucial information for policymakers.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chikosa Ngwira, Susannah H. Mayhew, Eleanor Hutchinson
Summary: This study examines the agency of Health Surveillance Assistants in Malawi, finding that their decision-making space is shaped by both health system structures and informal community structures. The flexibility and coping mechanisms of HSAs allow them to provide integrated maternal and child health services effectively. It is argued that HSAs should be fully involved in the design of community-level integrated health programmes to enhance their ability to deliver essential health services.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Linda Sprague Martinez, Melissa Davoust, Serena Rajabiun, Allyson Baughman, Sara S. Bachman, Rachel Bowers-Sword, Maria Campos Rojo, Marena Sullivan, Mari-Lynn Drainoni
Summary: In the United States, research has been conducted on the integration of Community Health Workers (CHWs) into HIV care teams to improve care delivery systems. Various strategies have been used by different organizations to successfully integrate CHWs, including organizational-level adaptations, defining professional roles, and changing policies.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jenerius A. Aminawung, Tyler D. Harvey, Jerry Smart, Joseph Calderon, Anna Steiner, Elizabeth Kroboth, Emily A. Wang, Shira Shavit
Summary: This study utilized data from participants receiving primary care through the Transitions Clinic Network to characterize how CHWs address the health and social needs of individuals returning from incarceration. Findings revealed that participants with more comorbid conditions, longer stays during incarceration, and prescriptions upon release had more interactions with CHWs. The study highlights the importance of CHWs working in interdisciplinary primary care teams to provide support and address various needs of individuals with incarceration histories.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Susan E. Stockdale, Marian L. Katz, Alicia A. Bergman, Donna M. Zulman, Angela Denietolis, Evelyn T. Chang
Summary: The study explores the potential value of strengthening PCMH teams to address complex patient needs and identifies the necessary supports and capabilities for better managing these patients. Detailed interviews and analysis of PCMH teams reveal they are already performing most IPC tasks, but may require additional training and resources.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Breanne Hobden, Elise Mansfield, Megan Freund, Matthew Clapham, Rob Sanson-Fisher
Summary: This study examined older community-dwelling individuals' perceptions of receiving patient-centered care during healthcare consultations. The results showed that older adults were most satisfied with care that involved respectful communication, but less satisfied with care that involved asking about treatment goals and expectations, as well as the level of involvement in treatment.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kristen J. Wells, Andrea J. Dwyer, Elizabeth Calhoun, Patricia A. Valverde
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges globally, particularly in the United States. The World Health Organization recommends engaging at-risk populations, providing accurate information, conducting contact tracing, and supporting those affected. Community health workers and non-clinical patient navigators play a crucial role in addressing the pandemic.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Reka Schweighoffer, Richard Blaese, Brigitte Liebig
Summary: Organizational factors play a significant role in either facilitating or hindering information transfer within palliative care teams. Factors such as consistent use of electronic patient files, stable healthcare staff, opportunities for personal exchange, and evaluation of collaborative processes were found to impact information sharing between professionals. Successful information transfer was found to be most influenced by face-to-face meetings, supervision, feedback tools, and the application of collaboration guidelines and standards. The study highlights the importance of these factors in improving communication and ultimately patient outcomes in palliative care settings.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Francois Durand, Marie-Josee Fleury
Summary: This study examines the relationship between team collaboration and patient-centered care in multidisciplinary mental health teams, demonstrating that trust in interprofessional collaboration within high collaboration teams is positively associated with patient-centered perceptions. Collaboration serves as a mediator, transforming team adaptive and proactive behaviors into positive patient-centered perceptions.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Pediatrics
Alessandra Rodrigues Dias Lessa, Victoria Noremberg Bitercourt, Francielly Crestani, Gabriela Rupp Hanzen Andrade, Caroline Abud Drumond Costa, Pedro Celiny Ramos Garcia
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals had to make changes to their processes to control the spread of the virus while still providing care. This review examines the impact of the pandemic on patient and family-centered care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), focusing on changes in family visitation, family support, and communication, as well as the effects on mental health. Despite challenges, efforts were made to maintain humanized care for patients, families, and providers.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Thu Ha Dang, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Minh Hoang Van, Olinda Santin, Oanh Mai Thi Tran, Penelope Schofield
Summary: This study examined the challenges and opportunities for Vietnam in transforming its healthcare system towards a patient-centered care model. The findings suggest that while Vietnam's current environment is favorable for transitioning towards the BHS model, there are obstacles such as lack of legal regulation, readiness for healthcare digitalization, and limited empirical evidence on digital health initiatives.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Nina Zipfel, M. de Wit, N. C. Snippen, A. R. Bosma, C. T. J. Hulshof, A. G. E. M. de Boer, S. J. van der Burg-Vermeulen
Summary: Person-centered care is essential to support workers with chronic health conditions effectively. To achieve this, occupational and insurance physicians need to play a more active, supportive, and coaching role. Several training programs and an e-learning training with accompanying tools were developed to enhance this changing role in person-centered occupational health care. The feasibility of these programs and training was investigated, and the results showed positive perceptions from professionals and educational institutes.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
A. Caroline Rudisill, Meredith G. A. Eicken, Deeksha Gupta, Mark Macauda, Stella Self, Ann Blair Kennedy, Darin Thomas, Elise Kao, Mia Jeanty, Jackson Hartley
Summary: This study identified key issues in the implementation of SDOH screening in primary care, including the completeness of screening and its correlation with patient and care team characteristics.