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Homeless Services Data vs Health Records to Recognize Homelessness

Year: 2025

Type: article

Study design: Observational Study

Abstract: This cross-sectional study compared data from the Homeless Management Information System with electronic health records to quantify how often homelessness was potentially missed during emergency department visits without admission and inpatient admissions; and identify factors associated with misses.

Source: JAMA Health Forum

DOI: 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2025.5328

Authors: Mario A. Pita, C. Holland McDowell, Phillip Ma, Hanna Haile, Daniel Ludi, Niraj Gowda, Jillian S. Catalanotti

Institutions: George Washington University, Georgetown University, Weill Cornell Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago, Emory University

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: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,000

OpenAlex ID: W4416716463

FWCI: 3.634

Cites: 4

Cited by: 3

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