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Adoption of an Electronic Decision Support Tool for Capacity Building of Community Health Workers
Complimentary subscriptions to UpToDate, a decision support tool, were provided to community health workers (CHWs) in rural and remote primary care sites as part of a government-funded health system research program. A feasibility evaluation conducted after the first year of implementation showed that UpToDate was acceptable among CHWs despite infrastructural barriers.
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Digital health tools can improve the knowledge and confidence of community health workers, helping them provide better support to patients. However, their effectiveness depends on factors such as internet access, proper training, and ongoing technical support.
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