Research Briefs
Reduced stillbirths and neonatal mortality in Pakistan
Bhutta et al. found “Lady Health
Workers” in Pakistan reduced stillbirths and neonatal mortality. Intervention
included visits to neonates and group health education and promotion of
antenatal care, immediate newborn care, and careseeking. While successful, LHWs
completed only 63% of group classes and 24% of neonate visits, pointing to the
need for increased funding “to achieve maximum potential.” January 14, 2011 Lancet Epub [Full Abstract]
Swedish midwives view doulas as
facilitators
A qualitative study by Akhavan
& Lundgren examined midwives’ views of doula support for immigrant women in
Sweden. Midwives saw doulas as facilitating their own work through providing
early and ongoing support. Noted benefits included communication with women,
expanding transcultural care, improving confidence, satisfaction, peace and
security, and improving overall quality of care.. January 12, 2011 Midwifery Epub [Full Abstract]
How to train diabetes
peer supporters
Tang et al. described the process
of forming an interdisciplinary committee to guide and advise program and
content development for a pilot training program for peer leaders in diabetes. This resulted in a competency-based program,
a 46-hour program with 2 training sessions conducted per week over a 12 week
period focusing on knowledge building, skill development and application. January 10, 2011 Diabetes Educ [Full abstract]
Benefits of
online peer support for depression
A review from Australian
colleagues, Melling & Houguet-Pincham, examines online peer support
services for those with depression and indicates they can provide various
benefits but that current evidence is predominantly anecdotal, pointing to need
for more research in the field. 2011 Psychiatr
Rehab J [Full Abstract]
Institutional supports/obstacles for HIV peer support in India
A qualitative study by Scott
& Shanker sheds light on hindrances to community health worker program
addressing HIV in India. This study has identified outcome-based remuneration,
poor institutional support, hierarchical structure of health system, and poor
participation as obstacles, and demonstrated need for concrete institutional
support for CHW programs. 2010 AIDS
Care [Full Abstract]
Diabetes improved after phone calls with peers
Heisler et al. share key
findings from a phone-call based peer partnership program in two VA
health care facilities. Using a randomized, controlled trial, the patients in
this program have shown significant improvement on HbA1c levels, diabetes
social support and more, compared with those in the nurse care management group
(Controlled group). October 19, 2010 Annals of Internal
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