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General Reports
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Outcomes of specialist discharge coordination and intermediate care schemes for patients who are homeless: analysis protocol for a population-based historical cohort.
Blackburn RM, Hayward A, Cornes M, et al
BMJ Open. 2017 Dec 14;7(12):e019282.
Paper

Paranoia and maladaptive behaviours in homelessness: The mediating role of emotion regulation.
Powell K, Maguire N.
Psychol Psychother. 2017 Dec 22
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Challenges to discussing palliative care with people experiencing homelessness: a qualitative study
Hudson BF, Shulman C, Low J, et al 
BMJ Open. 2017 Nov 28;7(11):e017502
 Paper

Dietary intake, nutritional status and mental wellbeing of homeless adults in Reading, UK.
Fallaize R, Seale JV, Mortin C, Armstrong L, Lovegrove JA. 
Br J Nutr. 2017 Nov;118(9):707-714.
 Abstract

Exploring the lived experience of homelessness from an occupational perspective.
Cunningham MJ, Slade A.
Scand J Occup Ther. 2017 Mar 21:1-14.
Abstract

Experts by Experience: Peer Support and its Use with the Homeless.
Barker SL, Maguire N.
Community Ment Health J. 2017 Feb 7.
 Abstracts

A systematic review of cognitive functioning among young people who have experienced homelessness, foster care, or poverty.
Fry CE, Langley K, Shelton KH.
Child Neuropsychol. 2016 Sep 1:1-28.
Abstract

Daunting placement challenged me to change my perspective.
Beales A.
Nurs Stand. 2016 Jul 6;30(45):36
 Abstract

Alcohol Gel Ingestion Among Homeless Eastern and Central Europeans in London: Assessing the Effects on Cognitive Functioning and Psychological Health.
Soar K, Papaioannou G, Dawkins L.
 Subst Use Misuse. 2016 May 25:1-9
 Abstract

Social Determinants of Health: Housing and Income.
Forchuk C, Dickins K, Corring DJ.
Healthc Q. 2016;18 Suppl:27-31.
Abstract

Foot health and homelessness.
 [No authors listed]
Nurs Stand. 2015 Oct 7;30(6):16.
 Abstract

A practice research study concerning homeless service user involvement with a programme of social support work delivered
in a specialized psychological trauma service.
Archard PJ, Murphy D.
J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs. 2015 Aug;22(6):360-70.
Abstract

Improving access to health care for homeless people.
Lamb V, Joels C.
Nurs Stand. 2014 Oct 8;29(6):45-51.
Abstract

The Relationship Between Gambling and Homelessness: A Commentary on Sharman et al. (2014).
Griffiths MD.
J Gambl Stud. 2014 Aug 12.
Abstract

Homeless healthcare: raising the standards.
Medcalf P, Russell GK.
Clin Med. 2014 Aug;14(4):349-53.
 Abstract

Making international links to further interprofessional learning: a student-led initiative for the homeless population.
Goodier R, Uppal S, Ashcroft H.
J Interprof Care. 2014 Jul 31:1-3.
 Abstract

Improving the nutritional quality of charitable meals for homeless and vulnerable adults: a case study of food provision by a food aid organisation in the UK.
Pelham-Burn SE, Frost CJ, Russell JM, Barker ME.
Appetite. 2014 Jul 17
 Abstract

Head Injury and Mortality in the Homeless.
McMillan T, Laurie M, Oddy M, et al
J Neurotrauma. 2014 Jul 10.
 Abstract

Wellbeing for homeless people: a Salutogenic approach.
Dunleavy A, Kennedy LA, Vaandrager L.
Health Promot Int. 2014 Mar;29(1):144-54
 Abstract

 Food choice and nutrient intake amongst homeless people.
Sprake EF, Russell JM, Barker ME.
J Hum Nutr Diet. 2013 May 17.
 Abstract

Wellbeing for homeless people: a Salutogenic approach.
Dunleavy A, Kennedy LA, Vaandrager L.
 Health Promot Int. 2012 Sep 14
 Abstract

Investigating community-based health and health promotion for homeless people: a mixed methods review.
Coles E, Themessl-Huber M, Freeman R.
Health Educ Res. 2012 Aug;27(4):624-44
 Abstract

Stories from the streets: people's experiences of homelessness.
Williams S, Stickley T.
J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs. 2011 Jun;18(5):432-9
 Abstract

Morbidity trends in the population of a specialised homeless primary care service.
Hewett N, Hiley A, Gray J.
Br J Gen Pract. 2011 Mar;61(584):200-2.
 Abstract

 Addressing the health needs of the homeless.
John W, Law K.
 Br J Community Nurs. 2011 Mar;16(3):134-9.
 Abstract

Neurobehavioural and cognitive function is linked to childhood trauma in homeless adults.
Pluck G, Lee KH, David R, et al
Br J Clin Psychol. 2011 Mar;50(1):33-45.
 Abstract

 
Infectious Diseases
 
Aspergillosis


          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Aspergilloma and massive haemoptysis.
Ding WY, Chan T, Yadavilli RK, McWilliams R.
BMJ Case Rep. 2014 Apr 16;2014
 Abstract

Hepatitis C
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Routine exposure to blood within hostel environments might help to explain elevated levels of hepatitis C amongst |
 homeless drug users: Insights from a qualitative study.
Neale J, Stevenson C.
Int J Drug Policy. 2012 Feb 2.
Abstract

Incidence of hepatitis C in drug injectors: the role of homelessness, opiate substitution treatment,
equipment sharing, and community size.
 Craine N, Hickman M, Parry JV, et al
Epidemiol Infect. 2009 Feb 19:1-11.
Abstract

Homelessness, drug use and Hepatitis C: A complex problem explored within the
context of social exclusion.
Neale J.  
Int J Drug Policy. 2007 Oct 23;
 Abstract
 

Pneumococcal Disease

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
   
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Multilocus sequence typing directly on DNA from clinical samples and a cultured
isolate to investigate linked fatal pneumococcal disease in residents of a shelter for
homeless men.
Birtles A, McCarthy N, Sheppard CL, et al
J  Clin Microbiol. 2005 Apr;43(4):2004-8
Paper
 
Streptococcus
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Ongoing outbreak of invasive and non-invasive disease due to group A Streptococcus (GAS) type emm66 among homeless and people who inject drugs in England and Wales, January to December 2016.
Bundle N, Bubba L, Coelho J,  et al
Euro Surveill. 2017 Jan 19;22(3).
Paper

STDs
 
  Studying complex interactions among determinants of healthcare-seeking behaviours:
self-medication for sexually transmitted infection symptoms in female sex workers.
Gomez GB, Campos PE, Buendia C, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2010 Aug;86(4):285-91.
 Abstract

Tuberculosis

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
High prevalence of latent tuberculosis and bloodborne virus infection in a homeless population.
Aldridge RW, Hayward AC, Hemming S,  et al
Thorax. 2018 Jan 29. pii: thoraxjnl-2016-209579
 Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Effectiveness of peer educators on the uptake of mobile X-ray tuberculosis screening at homeless hostels: a cluster randomised controlled trial.
Aldridge RW, Hayward AC, Hemming S,  et al
BMJ Open. 2015 Sep 21;5(9):e008050.
Paper

Tuberculosis in London - the importance of homelessness, problem drug use and prison
Story A, Murad S, Verheyen M, et al
Thorax. 2007 Feb 8;
 Abstract
Medical Care Challenges
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
The Crisis at Christmas Dental Service: a review of an annual volunteer-led dental service for homeless and vulnerably housed people in London
Doughty J, Stagnell S, Shah N,  et al
Br Dent J. 2017 Dec 15.
Abstract

End-of-life care for homeless people: A qualitative analysis exploring the challenges to access and provision of palliative care
Shulman C, Hudson BF, Low J,  et al
 Palliat Med. 2017 Jun 1:269216317717101
 Abstract

The state of ocular health among London's homeless population.
Sawers N.
 Eye (Lond). 2016 Dec 23.
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Challenges to access and provision of palliative care for people who are homeless: a systematic review of qualitative research.
Hudson BF, Flemming K, Shulman C, Candy B.
BMC Palliat Care. 2016 Dec 3;15(1):96.
Paper

Randomised controlled trial of GP-led in-hospital management of homeless people ('Pathway').
Hewett N, Buchman P, Musariri J, et al
Clin Med (Lond). 2016 Jun;16(3):223-9.
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Interventions for preventing or treating malnutrition in problem drinkers who are homeless or vulnerably housed: protocol for a systematic review.
Thorley H, Porter K, Fleming C, et al
Syst Rev. 2015 Sep 29;4(1):131.
Paper

Exploring the oral health experiences of homeless people: a deconstruction-reconstruction formulation.
Coles E, Freeman R|
Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2015 Jul 23.
 Abstract

Community nurses to get tool for assessing homeless patients.
Osborne K.
Nurs Stand. 2014 Sep 1;28(52):0
 Abstract

Mental health problems in young people with experiences of homelessness and the relationship with health service use: a follow-up study.
Hodgson KJ, Shelton KH, van den Bree
Evid Based Ment Health. 2014 Aug;17(3):76-
 Abstract

Psychiatry, homeless patients and welfare reforms: Historical links and chains.
Abdul-Hamid WK, Bhui K.
Int J Soc Psychiatry. 2014 Feb;60(1):71-4.
Abstract

Integrated care for homeless people in hospital: an acid test for the NHS?
Hewett N, Bax A, Halligan A.
Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2013 Sep;74(9):484-5.
 Abstract

Unmet Need for Medical Care and Safety Net Accessibility among Birmingham's Homeless
Kertesz SG, McNeil W, Cash . et al
 J Urban Health. 2013 Apr 26
 Abstract

A psychotherapeutic baby clinic in a hostel for homeless families: Practice and evaluation.
Sleed M, James J, Baradon T,et al
Psychol Psychother. 2013 Mar;86(1):1-18.
 Abstract

Hospital activity and cost incurred because of unregistered patients in England: considerations for current and new commissioners.
Davies AR, Chitnis X, Bardsley M.
 J Public Health (Oxf). 2012 Dec 19.
 Abstract

Summary of: Developing dental services for homeless people in East London.
Daly B.
Br Dent J. 2012 Oct 12;213(7):360-1
Abstract

Developing dental services for homeless people in East London.
Simons D, Pearson N, Movasaghi Z.
 Br Dent J. 2012 Oct 12;213(7):E11.|
Abstract

Health care for homeless people: the role of emergency nurses.
Davis C.
 Emerg Nurse. 2012 May;20(2):24-7; quiz 29.
Abstract

Nurse-led homeless intermediate care: an economic evaluation.
Dorney-Smith S.
Br J Nurs. 2011 Oct 13-27;20(18):1193-7.
 Abstract

Decayed and missing teeth and oral-health-related factors: Predicting depression in homeless people.
Coles E, Chan K, Collins J,  et al
J Psychosom Res. 2011 Aug;71(2):108-12.
Abstract

Investigation of the oral health needs for homeless people in specialist units in London, Cardiff, Glasgow and Birmingham.
Hill KB, Rimington D.
Prim Health Care Res Dev. 2011 Apr;12(2):135-44.
 Abstract

Do emergency department attendances by homeless people increase in cold weather?
Brown AJ, Goodacre SW, Cross S. 
Emerg Med J. 2010 May 13.
Abstract

A nurse-led response to unmet needs of homeless migrants in inner London.
Collinson S, Ward R.
Br J Nurs. 2010 Jan 14-27;19(1):36-41.
 Abstract

Oral health care needs and oral health-related quality of life (OHIP-14) in homeless people.
Daly B, Newton T, Batchelor P, Jones K. 
Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2010 Jan 14
 Abstract
Housing/Social Services
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
The robes project.
Evans R. 
Nurs Stand. 2015 Mar 11;29(28):30.
 Abstract

Working across boundaries to improve health outcomes: a case study of a housing support and
outreach service for homeless people living with HIV.
Cameron A, Lloyd L, Turner W, Macdonald G. 
Health Soc Care Community. 2009 Feb
Abstract

Transitory spaces of care: serving homeless people on the street.
Johnsen S, Cloke P, May J.  
Health Place. 2005 Dec;11(4):323-36.
Abstract
Violence
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Deliberate self-harm patients of no fixed abode : A study of characteristics and subsequent
deaths in patients presenting to a general hospital.
Haw C, Hawton K, Casey D.
Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol. 2006 Aug 10;
 Abstract
Special Populations
 
Women

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  From pillar to post: homeless women's experiences of social care.
Cameron A, Abrahams H, Morgan K, et al
Health Soc Care Community. 2016 May;24(3):345-5
 Abstract

Mental health problems and social supports among homeless mothers and children victims
of domestic and community violence.
Vostanis P, Tischler V, Cumella S, Bellerby T.
Int J Soc Psychiatry 2001 Winter;47(4):30-40
 Abstract
 
Juveniles

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Psychopathology among young homeless people: Longitudinal mental health outcomes for different subgroups.
Hodgson KJ, Shelton KH, van den Bree MB. 
Br J Clin Psychol. 2015 Feb 5
 Abstract

Mental health problems in young people with experiences of homelessness and the relationship with health service use: a follow-up study.
Hodgson KJ, Shelton KH, van den Bree MB.
Evid Based Ment Health. 2014 Jul 3
 Abstract

Psychopathology in Young People Experiencing Homelessness: A Systematic Review.
Hodgson KJ, Shelton KH, van den Bree MB, Los FJ.
 Am J Public Health. 2013 Apr 18
 Abstract

Differences in 5-year survival after a 'homeless' or 'housed' drugs-related hospital admission:
a study of 15-30-year olds in Scotland.
Dibben C, Atherton I, Doherty J, Baldacchino A.
J Epidemiol Community Health. 2010 Aug 6
 Abstract

Autistic


          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  The prevalence of autistic traits in a homeless population.
Churchard A, Ryder M, Greenhill A, Mandy W. 
Autism. 2018 Apr 1:1362361318768484.
 Abstract

Mentally Ill

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Self-Harm and Homeless Adults.
Pluck G, Lee KH, Parks RW.
Crisis. 2013 May 17:1-4
 Abstract

Psychiatry, homeless patients and welfare reforms: Historical links and chains.
Abdul-Hamid WK, Bhui K.
Int J Soc Psychiatry. 2013 Apr 5.
Abstract

Decayed and missing teeth and oral-health-related factors: Predicting depression in homeless people.
Coles E, Chan K, Collins J,  et al.
J Psychosom Res. 2011 Aug;71(2):108-12.
Abstract

Timing, prevalence, determinants and outcomes of homelessness among patients admitted to acute psychiatric wards.
Tulloch AD, Fearon P, David AS.
Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol. 2011 Jul 14
 Abstract

Substance/Alcohol Users

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Mastery matters: consumer choice, psychiatric symptoms and problematic substance use among adults with histories of homelessness.
Greenwood RM, Manning RM.
Health Soc Care Community. 2016 Nov 17
 Abstract

Homeless Drug Users and Information Technology: A Qualitative Study with Potential Implications for Recovery from Drug Dependence.
Neale J, Stevenson C.
Subst Use Misuse. 2014 May 6.
Abstract

Routine exposure to blood within hostel environments might help to explain elevated levels of hepatitis C amongst |
 homeless drug users: Insights from a qualitative study.
Neale J, Stevenson C.
Int J Drug Policy. 2012 Feb 2.
Abstract
 

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