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A health care program for homeless children using Healthy People 2010 objectives

Yvonne Yousey1, Michelle Carr

  • 1Department of Family and Community Nursing, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA. ykyousey@uncc.edu

The Nursing Clinics of North America
|December 6, 2005
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This study highlights a nursing center providing health services, including screening and treatment, to homeless children. The program emphasizes case management and health education to address their complex health and psychosocial needs.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Public Health Nursing
  • Homelessness Research

Background:

  • Homeless children face significant health disparities and psychosocial challenges.
  • Access to consistent healthcare is often limited for this vulnerable population.
  • Healthy People 2010 objectives provide a framework for improving health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a health care program for homeless children.
  • To assess the effectiveness of on-site nursing services in a homeless shelter.
  • To demonstrate the value of case management and health education for this population.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a nursing center within a homeless shelter.
  • Provision of screening, physical assessments, and treatment for acute illnesses.
  • Interventions tailored to address identified health risks and psychosocial issues.

Main Results:

  • Children received care for minor acute illnesses and screening for at-risk health problems.
  • Interventions were integrated with psychosocial support.
  • Outcomes monitoring supported the efficacy of case management and health education.

Conclusions:

  • On-site nursing centers can effectively deliver comprehensive health services to homeless children.
  • Integrated case management and health education are crucial for improving health outcomes.
  • This model demonstrates a valuable approach to addressing the health needs of a vulnerable population.

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