Medical respite post-hospitalization for adults experiencing homelessness
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DOI: 10.1097/01.nurse.0000918524.41501.98
Abstract: Abstract: Nurses provide care in various settings and advocate for vulnerable populations. Recognizing the need for follow-up care after hospitalization and mobilizing necessary resources are part of caring for patients, including those experiencing homelessness. This… read more here.
Keywords: medical respite; community; care; hospitalization ... See more keywords
Design Considerations for the Development and Implementation of a Medical Respite for Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness in Metro Vancouver.
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DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000001335
Abstract: BACKGROUND Older persons with lived or living experience of homelessness (PWLEs) often live with complex physical and/or mental health conditions which are challenged by poor access to health services, especially primary care. To fill the… read more here.
Keywords: respite; care; medical respite; respite older ... See more keywords
Development and Implementation of a Medical Respite Program for People Experiencing Homelessness: An Analysis of a Cross-sectoral Partnership
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DOI: 10.1353/hpu.2022.0159
Abstract: Abstract:People with lived experience of homelessness (PWLEH) undergo worse health outcomes despite frequent acute care use, often because their functional and social needs remain unmet. In response, a homeless shelter and the provincial health authority… read more here.
Keywords: respite program; health; medical respite; cross sectoral ... See more keywords