Journal of medical Internet research
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J. Med. Internet Res. · Sep 2013
Multicenter Study Observational StudyNew media use by patients who are homeless: the potential of mHealth to build connectivity.
Patients experiencing homelessness represent a disproportionate share of emergency department (ED) visits due to poor access to primary care and high levels of unmet health care needs. This is in part due to the difficulty of communicating and following up with patients who are experiencing homelessness. ⋯ This study is unique in its characterization of new media ownership and use among ED patients experiencing homelessness. New media is a powerful tool to connect patients experiencing homelessness to health care.