Effects of Community-Based Health Worker Interventions to Improve Chronic Disease Management and Care Among Vulnerable Populations: A Systematic Review

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Reports on a review of 67 studies evaluating the effectiveness of community-based health workers (CBHWs) as an intervention model for chronic disease management and care among low-income, underserved, and racial and ethnic minority populations at risk for health disparities. Discusses the roles and tasks of CBHWs, the effectiveness of their intervention, their qualifications and training, and the reimbursement and sustainability of CBHWs.

Kyounghae Kim, Janet S. Choi, Eunsuk Choi, et al.

American Journal of Public Health, 106(4), e3–e28

04/2016

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Community health workers · Healthcare quality · Reimbursement and payment models · Statistics and data · Sustainability of programs