SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE OF THE MONTH
Jul
2019
Effectiveness of a Community Health Worker Intervention Among African American and Latino Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
The patient’s self-management from specific ethnic groups need culturally tailored interventions to be successful. The study of Spencer et al. shows the role of community health workers in this endeavor. By conducting subgroup analyses, COMPAR-EU will identify the most effective interventions based on the specific patient´s needs.
Jun
2019
Decision aids for people facing health treatment or screening decisions
To support informed and shared decision-making in healthcare, decision aids are used before, during, or after clinical encounters. This review by Légaré assed the effects of decision aids that support patients find the treatment or screening decision consistent with their informed values. Very important insights as COMPAR-EU will develop decision aids adapted to the needs of a wide range of end users.