2020
Community–clinic linkages: qualitative provider perspectives on partnering with community health representatives in Navajo Nation
Brown C, Lalla A, Curley C, King C, Muskett O, Salt S, Ray K, Begay M, Nelson A, Shin S. Community–clinic linkages: qualitative provider perspectives on partnering with community health representatives in Navajo Nation. BMJ Open 2020, 10: e031794. PMID: 32054623, PMCID: PMC7044898, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031794.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealthcare providersClinic-based teamCommunity health workersCommunity Health RepresentativesCommunity health worker programmesHealth worker programmesElectronic health recordsPatient visitsProviders' opinionsHealth workersStudy staffClinical teamHealth representativesStudy designProvider perspectivesHealth recordsHealthcare systemHealthcare programsProgram interventionsDiabetesLarger evaluationReferralCommunity outreachAdvisory PanelNavajo Nation
2017
Cultural elements underlying the community health representative – client relationship on Navajo Nation
Gampa V, Smith C, Muskett O, King C, Sehn H, Malone J, Curley C, Brown C, Begay M, Shin S, Nelson A. Cultural elements underlying the community health representative – client relationship on Navajo Nation. BMC Health Services Research 2017, 17: 19. PMID: 28069014, PMCID: PMC5223387, DOI: 10.1186/s12913-016-1956-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommunity Health RepresentativesCultural elementsCommunity health workersNavajo NationMethodsIn-depth interviewsMarginalized communitiesSocial practicesIndigenous communitiesClient familiesCommunity partnersRelevant themesHealth representativesNationsCommunityCrucial servicesInterviewsPositive health outcomesQuality servicesTrustHealth workersNarrativesClientsTraditionCHR programsServices