Is there a role for pharmacists in multidisciplinary health-care teams at community outreach events for the homeless?
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27/02/2015
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Resumo |
Homelessness is a significant public health problem. It is well-documented that people experiencing homelessness exhibit more serious illnesses and have poorer health than the general population. The provision of services and interventions by health-care professionals, including pharmacists, may make a simple yet important contribution to improved health outcomes in those experiencing homelessness, but evidence of roles and interventions is limited and variable. In Australia, the Queensland University of Technology Health Clinic connects with the homeless community by taking part in community outreach events. This paper provides details of one such event, as well as the roles, interventions and experiences of pharmacists. Participation and inclusion of pharmacists in a multidisciplinary health-care team approach at homeless outreach events should be supported and encouraged. |
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CSIRO Publishing |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/90775/3/90775.pdf DOI:10.1071/PY14158 Chan, Vincent, Patounas, Marea, Tran, Hung Mai Ho, & Dornbusch, Debbie (2015) Is there a role for pharmacists in multidisciplinary health-care teams at community outreach events for the homeless? Australian Journal of Primary Health, 21(4), pp. 379-383. |
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Journal compilation Copyright La Trobe University 2015 |
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School of Clinical Sciences; Faculty of Health |
Palavras-Chave | #111503 Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice #111708 Health and Community Services #health outcomes #homelessness #multidisciplinary teams |
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Journal Article |