Development and Implementation of an Aural Rehabilitation Program Using Community Health Workers in Rural Alabama.

WHAT IT FOUND

This paper describes how a rural hearing support program was built and delivered by community health workers.

It reports no patient outcomes or effectiveness data, so it offers no evidence that the program improves hearing health.

What this paper is

This article describes the development and implementation of an aural rehabilitation program using community health workers in rural Alabama. It details the curriculum design, training methods, and logistical considerations for establishing the program. However, it reports no patient outcomes, effectiveness data, or clinical trial results. There are no findings here to change clinical practice.

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