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ArticleBMC geriatrics2022

Challenges faced by community connectors: lessons learned from a Taiwan public health initiative.

Lee-Fen Ni, Shu-Ying Lo, Shu-Li Chia, Chao-Chun Wu, Fen-Fang Chung, Yu-Hsin Wang, Ping-Ru Hsiao, Chia-Ling Lin, Xaviera Xiao, Chiu-Tzu Lin and 1 more

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Lee-Fen NiDepartment of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology and Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Shu-Ying LoHealth Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taipei City, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Shu-Li ChiaHealth Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taipei City, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Chao-Chun WuHealth Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taipei City, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Fen-Fang ChungChang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Yu-Hsin WangDepartment of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology and Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Ping-Ru HsiaoDepartment of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology and Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Chia-Ling LinDepartment of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Xaviera XiaoClinical Competency Center, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Chiu-Tzu LinDepartment of Nursing and Lecturer, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Li-Fen ChaoClinical Competency Center, Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, Republic of China. lfchao@mail.cgust.edu.tw.ORCID 0000-0002-0201-5009

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Abstract

backgroundEffective solutions that meet the diverse community health needs of older adult populations are of critical importance. To address these needs, a nationwide community connector team-tasked with providing referral support to older adult populations and completing an asset mapping resource inventory initiative centered around the needs of older adult populations-was developed in Taiwan. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore community connectors' experiences and challenges.

methodsCommunity connectors (n = 26) across four diverse sites participated in focus group interviews in July 2020. Interviews explored the challenges community connectors encountered in their roles; the strategies used to address these challenges; the asset mapping process; and on how they conceptualized their roles. Qualitative content analysis was applied.

resultsThree themes were uncovered: developing community ties, cross-organization interactions and professional conflicts. The findings show that community connectors face hurdles in uncovering community resources and that they experience considerable professional instability. The findings also shed light on the day-to-day approaches used to navigate on-the-job challenges and the steps taken to develop community partnerships.

conclusionsThe experiences of community connectors provide important insights and can serve to illuminate the development of similar initiatives that seek to use community connectors for community health related purposes.

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Public HealthAgedHumansQualitative ResearchTaiwanCommunity connectorsContent analysisOlder adult healthPublic health workers

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