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Identifying US Veterans Who Access Services From Health Care for the Homeless Clinics

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Research on veterans experiencing homelessness is predominantly focused on the US Department of Veterans Affairs setting, despite the fact that substantial numbers receive services from Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) clinics. We explored how HCH clinics identified veteran patients through a survey of administrators (49% response rate). The majority (98%) identified veterans but used varied language and approaches. Implementing a streamlined, culturally competent identification process is vital to collecting accurate data, connecting veterans with benefits, and informing treatment plans.

Source: American Journal of Public Health

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2013.301308

Authors: Sarah M. Knopf-Amelung, Darlene M. Jenkins

Language: English

Topic: Homelessness and Social Issues

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funders: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Public Health Service

Award: G2525899617