Scoping review of the characteristics assessed by vulnerability indices applied to people experiencing homelessness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The objectives of this scoping review are to investigate the characteristics assessed by existing vulnerability indices and the health outcomes achieved by applying them to people experiencing homelessness. This review forms part of the development and implementation of a novel tool to prioritise people experiencing homelessness for healthcare based on their need and capacity to access healthcare.

Methods

Included papers were primary research, published in the English language, participants were experiencing homelessness and aged over 18 years at the time of the study, a vulnerability index was used in the study, sample size was greater than 30, and the study had a health focus. Databases searched were MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, PubMed and Web of Science, be

SUBMITTER: Currie J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8270124 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature