Piloting a community health and well-being worker model in Cornwall: a guide for implementation and spread.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This paper evaluates the introduction of ten Community Health and Well-being Workers (CHWW) in four pilot sites across Cornwall. The period evaluated was from the initial start in June 2022 until June 2023, covering the project setup and implementation across a range of Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and Voluntary sector partners (VSCO).

Methods

All ten CHWWs and their managers at each site were interviewed (n = 16) to understand the barriers and enablers to implementation and wider learning that could be captured around the project setup. Qualitative methods were used for data collection, including semi-structured interviews and focus groups. Transcripts were thematically analysed for cross-cutting themes, as well as site-specific effects.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Tredinnick-Rowe J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11476637 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature