Health assessments and screening tools for adults experiencing homelessness: a systematic review

• Main Authors: S. J. Gordon (Author), K. Grimmer (Author), A. Bradley (Author), T. Direen (Author), N. Baker (Author), T. Marin (Author), M. T. Kelly (Author), S. Gardner (Author), M. Steffens (Author), T. Burgess (Author), C. Hume (Author), J. L. Oliffe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Homelessness is increasing globally. It results in poorer physical and mental health than age matched people living in permanent housing. Better information on the health needs of people experiencing homelessness is needed to inform effective resourcing, planning and service deli...