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What do we know about community-based health worker programs? A systematic review of existing reviews on community health workers.

Kerry ScottS W BeckhamMargaret GrossGeorge PariyoKrishna D RaoGiorgio ComettoHenry B Perry
Published in: Human resources for health (2018)
Evidence concerning CHW program effectiveness can help policymakers identify a range of options to consider. However, this evidence needs to be contextualized and adapted in different contexts to inform policy and practice. Advancing the evidence base with context-specific elements will be vital to helping these programs achieve their full potential.
Keyphrases
  • public health
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • randomized controlled trial
  • primary care
  • systematic review
  • quality improvement
  • human health
  • risk assessment