2016
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013610
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Improving access and continuity of care for homeless people: how could general practitioners effectively contribute? Results from a mixed study

Abstract: ObjectivesTo analyse the views of general practitioners (GPs) about how they can provide care to homeless people (HP) and to explore which measures could influence their views.DesignMixed-methods design (qualitative –> quantitative (cross-sectional observational) → qualitative). Qualitative data were collected through semistructured interviews and through questionnaires with closed questions. Quantitative data were analysed with descriptive statistical analyses on SPPS; a content analysis was applied on qualit… Show more

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“…Similarly, Jego et al () found that GPs believe they play a key role in management and prevention of homelessness, and that this should continue to be managed by GPs. However, it is noted that care management can be complicated if patients have co‐morbid issues (Jego et al, ) such as anxiety, depression or sleep problems (Taft et al, ).…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…Similarly, Jego et al () found that GPs believe they play a key role in management and prevention of homelessness, and that this should continue to be managed by GPs. However, it is noted that care management can be complicated if patients have co‐morbid issues (Jego et al, ) such as anxiety, depression or sleep problems (Taft et al, ).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Similarly, Jego et al () found that GPs believe they play a key role in management and prevention of homelessness, and that this should continue to be managed by GPs. However, it is noted that care management can be complicated if patients have co‐morbid issues (Jego et al, ) such as anxiety, depression or sleep problems (Taft et al, ). In their study about homelessness, they suggested that GP practice should be flexible and adaptable to working with social issues, and that follow‐up is vital in building trust and providing the best care (Jego et al, ).…”
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“…Coordination of care is a key challenge in providing healthcare to people with complex health and social needs (Cornes, Manthorpe, Joly, & O'Halloran, S., ). Fragmentation and duplication of the various services and agencies involved in the care of homeless people are common problems (Canham et al, ; Darbyshire, Muir‐Cochrane, Fereday, Jureidini, & Drummond, ; Jego et al, ; Lamanna et al, ): clients, providers and even case managers have reported finding it difficult to navigate through the various services involved in providing care for a single client (Cornes et al, ; Scullion et al, ).…”
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confidence: 99%