Korab M, Kilpatrick K, Sarasua I. Exploring Frontline Shelter Staff Perspectives on the Healthcare Needs of Clients Experiencing Homelessness.
J Community Health Nurs 2024;
41:30-43. [PMID:
37732740 DOI:
10.1080/07370016.2023.2256307]
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Abstract
PURPOSE
To examine healthcare service development needs for persons experiencing homelessness from the perspective of frontline staff at a homeless shelter in Montreal, Quebec.
DESIGN
Qualitative descriptive design.
METHODS
Purposive sampling, semi-structured interviews with frontline shelter staff (n = 8), and thematic analysis.
FINDINGS
Themes included: 1) Challenges meeting healthcare service needs in a shelter environment. 2) Visions for improving healthcare services while accounting for health issues and barriers to care. 3) Participants' own knowledge gaps around health and healthcare services.
CONCLUSIONS
Future research should emphasize this group's crucial role in homelessness healthcare services development.
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