Perceived roles and barriers in caring for the people who are homeless: a survey of UK community pharmacists
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DOI: 10.1007/s11096-019-00789-4
Abstract: Background Community pharmacists can be an accessible source for advice and support for the people who are homeless, given their utilisation of a variety of currently available services such as dispensing of medicines, drugs and alcohol… read more here.
Keywords: counselling management; community; community pharmacists; people homeless ... See more keywords
Peer advocacy and access to healthcare for people who are homeless in London, UK: a mixed method impact, economic and process evaluation protocol
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050717
Abstract: Introduction People who are homeless experience higher morbidity and mortality than the general population. These outcomes are exacerbated by inequitable access to healthcare. Emerging evidence suggests a role for peer advocates—that is, trained volunteers with… read more here.
Keywords: people homeless; evaluation; peer advocacy; access healthcare ... See more keywords
Outcomes Associated with Providing Secure, Stable, and Permanent Housing for People Who Have Been Homeless: An International Scoping Review
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DOI: 10.1177/08854122211012911
Abstract: As governments and service agencies across the world grapple with chronic rates of homelessness and housing instability, there is a growing need to understand the value that providing secure, stable housing brings to the lives… read more here.
Keywords: secure stable; housing; review; providing secure ... See more keywords
Storytelling to Capture the Health Care Perspective of People Who Are Homeless
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DOI: 10.1177/1049732319857058
Abstract: Utilizing a hermeneutic philosophical approach, the researchers explored the perceptions and experiences of people who are homeless in Mobile, Alabama, receiving health care and interacting with health care providers. Using the voice of the participants,… read more here.
Keywords: health care; storytelling capture; health; people homeless ... See more keywords
Tackling Health Disparities for People Who Are Homeless? Start with Social Determinants
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph14121535
Abstract: Background: Homelessness is associated with enormous health inequalities, including shorter life expectancy, higher morbidity and greater usage of acute hospital services. Viewed through the lens of social determinants, homelessness is a key driver of poor… read more here.
Keywords: homelessness; health; hospital; people homeless ... See more keywords
Improving Hospital Discharge Arrangements for People who are Homeless: The Role of Specialist Integrated Care
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DOI: 10.5334/ijic.s2018
Abstract: Background: In England, 70% of people who were homeless on admission to hospital were discharged back to the street without having their care and support needs addressed (Department of Health, 2013). Furthermore they experienced high… read more here.
Keywords: hospital; discharge; integrated care; care ... See more keywords
Putting your HAT on.
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DOI: 10.7861/clinmed.2022-0024
Abstract: One in three deaths of people who are homeless are preventable. The morbidity and mortality of people who are homeless is shocking. With people who are homeless having a higher rate of emergency department attendance… read more here.
Keywords: putting hat; health; medicine; people homeless ... See more keywords