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The use of eHealth interventions among persons experiencing homelessness: A systematic review.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effectiveness of eHealth Self-management Interventions in Patients With Heart Failure: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Pooled it
- Homelessness and health-related outcomes: an umbrella review of observational studies and randomized controlled trials.BMC medicine · 2022Pooled it
- Barriers to and facilitators of healthcare access among people experiencing homelessness: a systematic scoping review.International journal for equity in health · 2026Article
- Mobile Health App Attitudes and Adoption Among Oncology Providers: Cross-Sectional National Survey.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- "It could bring a lot of help to people that aren't getting help right now": A qualitative analysis of the impact of virtual care on access to primary care for people with opioid use disorder.PLOS digital health · 2026Article
- Leveraging a digital health intervention to improve recovery outcomes among people with substance misuse experiencing housing insecurity.Drug and alcohol dependence · 2026Article
- An Intersectional Perspective on Digital Health: Longitudinal Narratives and Observations With Older and Middle-Aged Women Experiencing Homelessness.The Gerontologist · 2025Article
- Digital Interventions for Older People Experiencing Homelessness: Systematic Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
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- Use of digital technologies by users of psychiatric inpatient services in Berlin, Germany: a cross-sectional patient survey.BMJ open · 2023Article
- The Use of Technology to Provide Mental Health Services to Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Article
- The effect of e-health interventions on meeting the needs of individuals with infertility: a narrative review.Middle East Fertility Society journal · 2023Review
- Coping during the COVID-19 pandemic among young adults experiencing homelessness and unstable housing: A qualitative study.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.) · 2023Article
- Hospital-based preventative interventions for people experiencing homelessness in high-income countries: A systematic review.EClinicalMedicine · 2022Review
- The role of homelessness community based organizations during COVID-19.Journal of community psychology · 2022Article
- Longitudinal high-frequency ethnographic interviewing to simulate and prepare for intensive smartphone data collection among veterans with homeless experience.Frontiers in digital health · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveeHealth interventions are being developed to meet the needs of diverse populations. Despite these advancements, little is known about how these interventions are used to improve the health of persons experiencing homelessness. The aim of this systematic review was to examine the feasibility, effectiveness, and experience of eHealth interventions for the homeless population.
methodsFollowing PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search of PsycINFO, PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar was conducted along with forward and backward citation searching to identify relevant articles.
resultsEight articles met eligibility criteria. All articles were pilot or feasibility studies that used modalities, including short message service, mobile apps, computers, email, and websites, to deliver the interventions. The accessibility, flexibility, and convenience of the interventions were valued by participants. However, phone retention, limited adaptability, a high level of human involvement, and preference for in-person communication may pose future implementation challenges.
conclusionseHealth interventions are promising digital tools that have the potential to improve access to care and service delivery. eHealth interventions are feasible and usable for persons experiencing homelessness. These interventions may have health benefits by augmenting existing services and if implementation challenges are addressed. Further evaluation of the effectiveness of eHealth interventions is needed before widespread implementation. Those with lived experience should also be engaged in developing and evaluating these interventions.
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