Project REACH: A Program to Train Community-Based Lay Health Educators.

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Title: Project REACH: A Program to Train Community-Based Lay Health Educators.
Language: English
Authors: Hale, W. Daniel, Bennett, Richard G., Oslos, Neil R., Cochran, C. Dwaine, Burton, John R.
Source: Gerontologist. Oct 1997 37(5):683-687.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 1997
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Health Education, Lay Teachers, Patient Education, Program Descriptions, Program Development, Religious Organizations, Volunteer Training, Volunteers
ISSN: 0016-9013
Abstract: Reports on a project that tested the feasibility of recruiting and training volunteers as lay health educators who could coordinate and reinforce the educational efforts of health care providers. The program proved successful in identifying, recruiting, and training volunteers from racially and religiously diverse institutions. Favorable outcomes were reported. (RJM)
Entry Date: 1998
Accession Number: EJ563679
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Reports on a project that tested the feasibility of recruiting and training volunteers as lay health educators who could coordinate and reinforce the educational efforts of health care providers. The program proved successful in identifying, recruiting, and training volunteers from racially and religiously diverse institutions. Favorable outcomes were reported. (RJM)
ISSN:0016-9013