Brazil ’s Community Health Workers Practicing Narrative Medicine: Patients’ Perspectives

ConclusionThis study adds to patient perspectives on how CHWs apply NM concepts to build and sustain four types of relationships. Findings suggest the need to improve provider –colleague relationships by ongoing training to foster cooperation among FHS team members. More generous organizational supports (wellness initiatives and supervision) may facilitate the provider–self relationship. Public education on CHWs’ roles is needed to enhance the professional and socie tal credibility of their roles and responsibilities. Future research should investigate how CHWs’ personality traits may influence their ability to apply NM.
Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research