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Showing 1 to 15 of 15 for “"People experiencing homelessness"”.
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Perceptions of Nature Among People Experiencing Homelessness
… exploratory study conducted with people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity to determine their perceptions of nature, both positive and negative. This study utilized the theoretical frameworks of biophilia, ecological systems theory, social-ecological model, and risk and …
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Factors related to medication adherence among people experiencing homelessness
… enabling, and need (PEN) factors among people experiencing homelessness (PEH). A cross-sectional survey was administered to 150 PEH at two Austin homeless service agencies. Participants were [at least symbol]18 years old, currently homeless, took [at least symbol]1 oral medication for a …
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Service Provisions for People Experiencing Homelessness with a Traumatic Brain Injury: Clinicians’ Perspectives
… Traumatic brain injury is prevalent amongst people experiencing homelessness, yet evidence suggests that neuropsychological support is insufficient for this population. Services have been urged to consider the care provisions offered in the context of homelessness and traumatic brain injury, …
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The democratisation of space for people experiencing homelessness within the city bowl of Cape Town
Homelessness is a complex and dynamic challenge for which there is no simple solution. Due to rapid population increases and urbanisation, cities are under large amounts of pressure to provide the necessary human rights that people need to survive. The gap between people who are homeless, and those …
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The Invisible People of the Invisible Coast: The Resilience of People Experiencing Homelessness to Disasters on the Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi Gulf Coasts
… title="">[1]</a>, thereby increasing the risk of experiencing adverse impacts from future coastal hazards. While local government agencies in this region have policies in place to protect communities, these policies tend to exclude any action regarding the evacuation and safety of the homeless …
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Telemedicine: A Bridge to Improved Burn Care for People Experiencing Homelessness? Provider and Allied Healthcare Professional Perspective on benefits and drawbacks in Long-Term Care
BackgroundWith greater numbers of unhoused people in the US, there is an increased need to find ways of providing appropriate healthcare to this population. Burn injuries can be some of the most traumatic injuries, physically and mentally. With the possibility of lengthy recovery times and intense …
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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted the Organizations and Agencies that Support People Experiencing Homelessness in Calgary, Alberta During the First Wave: A Case Study
… the organizations and agencies that support people experiencing homelessness in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, during the first wave. Previous literature discussed social vulnerability theory and how marginalized populations are disproportionately impacted by disasters and emergency events, …
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An Examination of Cultural Repertoires and Social Ties Related to Surviving, Navigating, and Exiting Chronic Unsheltered Homelessness in Asheville, NC
As rates of unsheltered homelessness grow nationwide, understanding the social lives of people experiencing homelessness becomes increasingly imperative. This study examines how cultural repertoires learned in adolescence influence the daily lives of people experiencing chronic unsheltered …
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Can You See Me? Ethnography of Women's Experiences with Homelessness in Denver, Colorado
… saw a considerable rise in the number of people considered homeless. Despite an increase in the population, little anthropological research has been done to understand the experiences of street-embodied individuals and the services available to them. Through participant-observation, …
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Exploring Anti-colonial Struggles in Nursing: A Situational Analysis of Indigenous Homelessness and Community Health Nursing
Research Problem: Indigenous homelessness is rooted in colonialism and has profound impacts on health and wellbeing. Nurses encounter Indigenous people experiencing homelessness in their community health and harm reduction work, and yet little is known about how nurses struggle against colonial …
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Evaluating the implementation of Smile4life: a theoretically driven exploration
… national oral health improvement programme for people experiencing homelessness. This work was initially conceived following a process evaluation of Smile4life implementation, which revealed that Smile4life practitioners working in NHS Boards varied in the speed of their adoption of the …
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FNP led Mobile Health Services for the Homeless population
… portion of the healthcare services. Homeless people are often such a group of “super-utilizers” of the healthcare system. Due to multiple medical and psychosocial conditions, people experiencing homelessness face numerous barriers to accessing healthcare, thus leading increased utilization of …
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On the use of utility billing information for predicting homelessness
<p>Homelessness remains an issue in the United States in spite of increased efforts to assist those experiencing it. In recent years there has been a growing focus on prevention programs that aim to provide assistance to those who would, if assistance were not provided, experience homelessness. A …
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“A sticking plaster over a burst artery” An explanatory theory of moral distress: Frontline workers experience of supporting rough sleepers with a mental illness through austerity, welfare reform and the COVID-19 pandemic.
… prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, frontline homelessness workers in England have worked within national and local policies of welfare reform and austerity, within which there was a major cut to public spending. After the COVID-19 outbreak frontline workers began working within policies …
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Exploring the perceptions of local residents regarding homelessness in the Strandfontein community
… perceptions of Strandfontein residents regarding homelessness in their community. The study employed a qualitative research design, specifically an exploratory approach, through face-to-face semi-structured interviews to gain rich insights and an understanding of residents' views regarding …