Publications by authors named "Nicholas Kisilu"
Introduction: In Kenya, patients with breast cancer predominantly present with late-stage disease and experience poor outcomes. To promote early-stage diagnosis, we implemented the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (ABCCCP) in Western Kenya.
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess differences between patients presenting to health facilities and health fairs.
Article Synopsis
- Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial but under-explored role in enhancing surgical care by assisting with patient linkage to operative and post-operative care, beyond their established role in disease screening.
- A scoping review of literature from 2000 to 2020 identified 10 relevant studies showing that CHWs improve surgical enrollment, provide vital resources, and monitor post-operative care, helping to address the complex needs of surgical patients.
- The findings suggest that while current research is limited, CHWs help navigate barriers in surgical care and it highlights the need for well-designed studies to better understand their potential contributions in this area.