Needs assessment for the creation of a community of practice in a community health navigator cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community Health Navigators (CHNs) are members of a patient's care team that aim to reduce barriers in accessing healthcare. CHNs have been described in various healthcare settings, including chronic disease management. The ENhancing COMmunity health through Patient navigation, Advocacy, and Social Support (ENCOMPASS) program of research employs CHNs, who are trained to improve access to care and community resources for patients with multiple chronic diseases. With complex and demanding roles, it is essential that CHNs communicate with each other to maintain knowledge exchange and best practices. A Community of Practice (CoP) is a model of situated learning that promotes communication, dedication, and collaboration that can facilitate this communication. The objective of

SUBMITTER: Livergant RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8256652 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature