Companions

Trabajadora comunitaria de salud dandole seguimiento a un paciente

We train and support women in the communities to accompany patients suffering from chronic diseases, thus achieving better adherence to their treatments.

Our impact

This model has improved the quality of care in rural communities, reduced waiting times and avoided preventable complications. It strengthens the relationship between the health system and the people, and contributes to a more equitable and sustainable system.

  • acompañantes visitas
    5323
    patients attended by accompanying persons
  • tratamientos
    94%
    of adherence to treatment

    in patients with chronic diseases accompanied by them

  • acompañantes visitas
    39,689
    home visits made

Program objective

To strengthen the link between health services and the community through the work of trained local women, who accompany, guide and follow up people with medical and social needs, ensuring a more humane, closer and culturally competent access to health care.

Trabajadora comunitaria de salud reunidas

Trabajadoras comunitarias de salud reunidas

Our Work

Trabajadora comunitaria de salud realizando visita domiciliaria a un paciente

Trabajadora comunitaria de salud realizando visita domiciliaria a un paciente

The Companions are women from the communities where we work. Partners In Health recruits, trains, supervises and provides ongoing mentoring so that they can become a trusted bridge between families and the health system. Their knowledge of the social, cultural and geographic environment allows them to provide comprehensive and close accompaniment, especially for people with chronic diseases, pregnant women, postpartum women or those in vulnerable situations.

Activities carried out in the program

Home visits:

  • Activate community support networks.
  • They provide basic information on health and prevention.
  • They actively detect preventable conditions.
  • They encourage adherence to treatment and attendance at consultations.
  • They reinforce medical recommendations.
  • They personalize the care and follow-up of each patient.
  • They accompany pre- and postnatal care processes.
  • They offer emotional support to patients and families.

Monthly meetings:

  • Spaces for feedback and updating.
  • Ongoing training on physical and mental health issues and social aspects.
  • Delivery of information and materials necessary for their work.
  • Review and data collection.

Information management:

  • Filling out paper forms during visits.

  • Supervisors transfer data to the CommCare platform during office hours for systematic follow-up.

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