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ArticleBMJ open2020

Community-clinic linkages: qualitative provider perspectives on partnering with community health representatives in Navajo Nation.

Christian Brown, Amber Lalla, Cameron Curley, Caroline King, Olivia Muskett, Shine Salt, Kathy Ray, Mae-Gilene Begay, Adrianne Katrina Nelson, Sonya Shin

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Article in BMJ open, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03326206 (Evaluating the Navajo Community Outreach and Patient Empowerment), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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NCT03326206 completednot on this map

Evaluating the Navajo Community Outreach and Patient Empowerment (COPE) Program

TypeobservationalSponsorBrigham and Women's HospitalRan2013 to 2015Enrolled28,813ConditionsDiabetes Mellitus, Metabolic Syndrome, Hypertension, Chronic Disease
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Christian BrownDivision of Global Health Equity, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Amber LallaDivision of Global Health Equity, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Cameron CurleyDivision of Global Health Equity, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Caroline KingDivision of Global Health Equity, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Olivia MuskettDivision of Global Health Equity, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Shine SaltDivision of Global Health Equity, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Kathy RayNavajo Area Indian Health Service, Saint Michael, Arizona, USA.
Mae-Gilene BegayCommunity Health Representative Outreach Program, Navajo Nation Department of Health, Window Rock, Arizona, USA.
Adrianne Katrina NelsonDivision of Global Health Equity, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Sonya ShinDivision of Global Health Equity, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA sshin@bwh.harvard.edu.ORCID 0000-0003-3466-9055
Brigham and Women's Hospital · USIndian Health Service · USNavajo Nation Division of Health · USTulane University · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo understand providers' opinions about the Community Outreach and Patient Empowerment (COPE) Project designed to strengthen Navajo Community Health Representative (CHR) outreach to individuals living with diabetes.

designThis was a qualitative study nested within a larger evaluation of a programme intervention.

settingThe study took place in Navajo Nation and evaluated a programme initiative designed to strengthen collaboration between CHRs and clinic-based healthcare providers and provide structured outreach to individuals living with diabetes in Navajo Nation. The CHR Programme is a formal community health worker programme that exists in most tribal healthcare systems across the USA.

participantsHealthcare providers involved in the programme took part in one-on-one interviews. ANALYSIS: We used thematic analysis for this study. A team of three study staff used open-coding to create a codebook. Coded material were summarised and patterns were identified and tied into a narrative using concept mapping. The study design and instrument construction were guided by a Community Health Advisory Panel.

resultsA total of 13 interviews were completed. Providers acknowledged CHRs as an asset to the clinical team and were enthusiastic about the COPE coaching materials, mentioning they provided a consistent message to CHRs and the community. Providers that led COPE trainings with CHRs valued the face-to-face time and opportunity to build relationships. Providers (n=4) supported CHRs' access to electronic health record to record patient visits and streamline referrals. Among their requests were having designated personnel to manage referrals with CHRs and a formal system to record modules CHRs have completed.

conclusionProviders participating in COPE activities valued the work of CHRs and endorsed further strengthening relationships and communication with CHRs. Healthcare programmes should consider systems changes to integrate community health workers into clinic-based teams. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT03326206; Results.

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Community-Institutional RelationsArizonaCommunity Health WorkersCulturally Competent CareElectronic Health RecordsHealth EducationHumansIndians, North AmericanInterviews as TopicNew MexicoPatient ParticipationProgram EvaluationQualitative ResearchUtahcommunity-clinic linkagescommunity health workerdiabetes & endocrinologyinter-professional teamNative Americanprovider satisfaction

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PMID32054623
PMCPMC7044898
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