Research Study2024

Student-led street medicine initiative addressing barriers to care for those experiencing homelessness in Galveston, Texas

Davis, Ashton; Aguirre, Caitlin

Primary Care
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Why this matters

Student-led street medicine programs are proliferating, but many reports still describe operations without measuring outcomes. The article outlines an initiative in Galveston, Texas addressing barriers to care for people experiencing homelessness, without reporting outcomes.

Authors
Davis, Ashton; Aguirre, Caitlin
Journal
Journal of Social Distress and Homelessness
Year
2024
Study design
Program Description/Commentary
Setting
Urban
Population
Unhoused
Outcome domain
Access to Care
Type of organization
Academic

Abstract

This article describes a student-led street medicine initiative that addresses barriers to care for people experiencing homelessness.

Cite this study:Davis, Ashton; Aguirre, Caitlin (2024). Student-led street medicine initiative addressing barriers to care for those experiencing homelessness in Galveston, Texas. Journal of Social Distress and Homelessness. https://doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2024.2426287
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