Experiences of Palliative Health Care for Homeless and Vulnerably Housed Individuals

Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine: JABFM

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Eva Purkey¹  Meredith MacKenzie¹ 

[1] From the Department of Family Medicine, Queen’s University;Street Health Centre, a part of Kingston Community Health Centres

关键词: Canada;    Delivery of Health Care;    Focus Groups;    Harm Reduction;    Homeless Persons;    Housing;    Palliative Care;    Qualitative Research;    Substance-Related Disorders;    Terminal Care;   

DOI  :  10.3122/jabfm.2019.06.190093

学科分类：过敏症与临床免疫学

来源: The American Board of Family Medicine

【 摘 要 】

Background: Thirty-five thousand Canadians are homeless on any given night, and mortality rates are much higher than for the general population. Studies have identified barriers to accessing end-of-life care among the homeless, including logistic barriers and experiences of stigma. This study seeks to explore the experience, goals, fears, and hopes surrounding death in the setting of homelessness or vulnerable housing.

【 授权许可】

CC BY