Key Terms

Key Terms

community health workers (CHWs)
essential public health workers who link communities, health care systems, and state health departments
community-based participatory research (CBPR)
collaborative research partnerships between community members, researchers, and public health practitioners
digital divide
the gap between those who have ready access to and use digital technologies, such as computers, smartphones, and the internet, and those who do not
Health in All Policies (HiAP)
an approach that seeks to incorporate health considerations into policymaking across various sectors and government agencies
internet of medical things (IoMT)
integrates medical devices and wearables with internet connectivity for remote monitoring, real-time data collection, and communication between clients and health care providers
workforce shortage
arises when the availability of skilled workers is inadequate to meet the target audience’s needs