Boundaries of Care: Community Health Workers in the United States

by Ryan I Logan

In Boundaries of Care, Ryan I. Logan details the lived experience of community health workers (CHWs) – a present yet often invisible facet of the healthcare workforce. These workers participate in nonclinical services to enhance the health and well-being of their communities outside the walls of the clinic and social service agencies. Logan examines the boundaries of and barriers to care present in the experiences of CHWs, their relationships with clients, issues of professionalization, impacts of burnout and self-care, and the critical impacts of CHW advocacy. Told through first-hand accounts and interwoven with theory, Logan presents the key challenges facing this workforce and their potential to foster even greater well-being within their communities. The findings and recommendations from participants found within Boundaries of Care can inform and shape CHW programs both in the United States and abroad.

224 pages, Paperback

Published August 22, 2023

Reviews

[Roman · Rating 5 out of 5]

An incredibly detailed look into the lives and experiences of CHW in Indiana. Dr. Logan shares many direct quotations from many of the CHWs he spent time with that highlight what their lived experiences are and have been. As Dr. Logan is in academia the book shined a light on an important and relevant topic that doesn’t try to persuade or guide opinion, but rather provide both a birds-eye view, as well as many first person accounts of the reality of CHWs.

[Renny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though an academic book, Dr. Logan's writing is very accessible. He explains the concepts clearly and utilizes quotes from the CHWs he interviewed skillfully to convey the full meaning. This book is an insightful and revealing look into an underserved area of healthcare.