Telemedicine in community shelters: possibilities to improve chronic care among people experiencing homelessness in Hungary.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital health has expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic, while the exclusion of vulnerable populations with limited access to these technologies widens the gap to receive proper care. There is very little data available on the feasibility of telemedicine solutions regarding the chronic care of homeless persons.

Methods

In our study, 75 participants experiencing homelessness were recruited from four social institutions in Budapest, Hungary. The telecare pilot service consisted of six online consultations with a physician and was available in shelters biweekly. Self-developed questionnaires were used after every online session on the originating and remote sites as well, while a follow-up study was also completed among patients after four to six months of pilot clo

SUBMITTER: Bekasi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9758475 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature