Publications by authors named "Chloe Good"
Article Synopsis
- - The study explores the specific challenges and supports needed for older adults experiencing homelessness when they are discharged from hospitals, highlighting their unique vulnerabilities.
- - Researchers conducted 20 interviews with providers in Metro Vancouver, identifying six key themes, including the inadequacy of general shelters for older adults and the necessity for tailored housing options.
- - The findings emphasize the growing need for senior-specific shelters and community supports, especially as the number of older adults facing homelessness rises in North America.
Health supports needed for homeless persons transitioning from hospitals.
Health Soc Care Community
May 2019
Being homeless has a negative effect on health and the health needs of individuals experiencing homelessness are complex and challenging to address. As a result of limited access to and use of primary healthcare, the main point of entry into the healthcare system for individuals experiencing homelessness is often hospitals and emergency departments. Persons experiencing homelessness are commonly discharged from hospital settings to locations that do not support recovery or access to follow-up care (e.
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