Objectives We aimed to synthesize the available evidence on the demographics,
prevalence, clinical characteristics, and evidence‐based management of homeless persons …

Background Persons experiencing homelessness (PEH) often use hospital Emergency
Department (ED) as the only source of healthcare. The aim of this study was to undertake a …

Background Interest in social determinants of health (SDOH) has expanded in recent years,
driven by a recognition that such factors may influence health outcomes, services use, and …

Objective Homelessness is a critical public health issue and socioeconomic epidemic
associated with a disproportionate burden of disease and significant decrease in life …

Background In the United States, the number of people experiencing homelessness has
continually increased over the last 3 years. Homelessness is associated with poor health …

Background A 2005 study examined emergency department (ED) utilization by homeless
patients in the United States. Within the following 5 years, unemployment increased by 5 …

Background Homelessness is associated with increased morbidity, mortality and health care
use. The aim of this study was to examine the role of mental disorders in relation to the use …

Objective Homeless patients are a vulnerable population with a higher incidence of using
the emergency department (ED) for noncrisis care. Multiple charity programs target their …

Methods We conducted a comprehensive PubMed search using Medical Subject Heading
terms and phrases pertaining to social EM topic areas (eg,“homelessness,”“housing …

Burn injuries are common in the homeless population. Little is known regarding whether
homeless patients experience different outcomes when admitted for burns. We aim to 1) …