Open AccessTranslating Workforce Development Policy Interventions for Community Health Workers: Application of a Policy Research Continuum
Author(s) -
Erika Fulmer,
Colleen Barbero,
Siobhan Gilchrist,
Sharada Shantharam,
Aunima Bhuiya,
Lawrence W. Taylor,
Christopher D. Jones
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of public health management and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.771
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1550-5022
pISSN - 1078-4659
DOI - 10.1097/phh.0000000000001123
Subject(s) - psychological intervention , workforce , health policy , knowledge translation , public health , health equity , health services research , workforce development , public relations , equity (law) , political science , public policy , policy analysis , medicine , public economics , business , nursing , public administration , knowledge management , economics , computer science , law
There is a need for knowledge translation to advance health equity in the prevention and control of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. One recommended strategy is engaging community health workers (CHWs) to have a central role in related interventions. Despite strong evidence of effectiveness for CHWs, there is limited information examining the impact of state CHW policy interventions. This article describes the application of a policy research continuum to enhance knowledge translation of CHW workforce development policy in the United States.