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A Proposal To Implement Assertive Community Treatment Into A Primary Care Shelter Clinic, Julie Churcher-Fields
A Proposal To Implement Assertive Community Treatment Into A Primary Care Shelter Clinic, Julie Churcher-Fields
Theses and Graduate Projects
Individuals who are experiencing homelessness and severe mental illness have a difficult time accessing healthcare systems. Without mental health treatment and stable housing, individuals develop multiple needs that must be addressed during an individual visit. Without treatment for mental health symptoms, individuals may experience a negative impact on their quality of life and the ability to get basic needs met. Community organizations have an obligation to provide integrated care with a goal to improve overall health for this population. As nurse leaders there is an opportunity to be advocates and implement innovative ideas to improve care. In a large adult …
Emergency Department Homeless And At Risk Homeless Screening Benchmark Study, Emily Mulder
Emergency Department Homeless And At Risk Homeless Screening Benchmark Study, Emily Mulder
MSN Capstone Projects
Individuals experiencing homelessness drastically overutilize emergency department (ED) services compared to non-homeless individuals (Ku et al., 2014). Many unhoused individuals have serious medical and psychosocial needs, which are chronic in nature, and become exacerbated due to poor management while living on the streets (Ku et al., 2014). The health needs of such individuals would be best managed through primary care continuity. However, care coordination becomes complex when a patient does not have a physical address or knowledge of available community resources (Mitchell, León, Byrne, Lin, & Bharel, 2017). By understanding the unique barriers that homeless and at risk homeless patients …
Street Medicine And Its Implications, Dylon Hess
Street Medicine And Its Implications, Dylon Hess
Student Research Poster Presentations 2020
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Hepatitis C Education, Testing, And Treatment In Homeless Shelters: Models For Linkage To Care In High-Risk Populations, Erin H. Higley
Hepatitis C Education, Testing, And Treatment In Homeless Shelters: Models For Linkage To Care In High-Risk Populations, Erin H. Higley
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Background: With the increase of IV drug use, Hepatitis C viral (HCV) infections have increased considerably among the homeless population. The introduction of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) medications has made treating marginalized populations much easier. However, getting homeless patients and people who inject drugs (PWID) linked to care remains a challenge worldwide. More research is needed to ensure that all persons with HCV are able to access treatment regardless of social or economic status. Purpose: The purpose of this critical review of research is to identify models of care for treating HCV among the homeless. This review was done to support …