ArticleJournal of medical Internet research2021
Smartphone Technology to Empower People Experiencing Homelessness: Secondary Analysis.
Article in Journal of medical Internet research, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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- The Interactive Care Coordination and Navigation mHealth Intervention for People Experiencing Homelessness: Cost Analysis, Exploratory Financial Cost-Benefit Analysis, and Budget Impact Analysis.JMIR formative research · 2025Trial
- Predictors of Retention in a Clinical Trial of a Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Intervention: Implications for Supporting Participants' Retention in Harm Reduction Research.Substance use & misuse · 2026Article
- Attending to the Mental Health of People Who Are Homeless by Mobile Telephone Follow-Up: A Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Multilevel Determinants of Digital Health Equity: A Literature Synthesis to Advance the Field.Annual review of public health · 2023Review
- The Use of Technology to Provide Mental Health Services to Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Article
- Voices of women in homelessness during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic: a co-created qualitative study.BMC women's health · 2023Article
- Assessing Social Circumstances in Primary Care: Expert Consensus via Delphi Technique.PRiMER (Leawood, Kan.) · 2023Article
- Digital Technology Access and Health-Related Internet Use Among People Experiencing Homelessness in Hungary: Quantitative Survey.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundIn the United States, the number of people experiencing homelessness has continually increased over the last 3 years. Homelessness is associated with poor health, and people experiencing homelessness are often burdened with high rates of chronic and mental health conditions, functional limitations, and cognitive impairment. Despite the high burden of chronic illness and functional limitations, there is limited literature exploring self-management among homeless populations.
objectiveThis study aims to investigate how access to smartphone technology facilitates self-management, including the attainment of social needs within the context of homelessness.
methodsA secondary analysis of 33 exit interviews from 2 feasibility studies related to mobile health interventions among people experiencing homelessness was conducted. Iterative thematic analysis was used to identify themes representative of participants' experiences using smartphone technology.
resultsCollectively, participants revealed not only how the context of homelessness constrained their ability to engage in activities necessary to self-manage health and meet social needs but also how consistent and predictable access to the tools available through a smartphone changed their behaviors and outlook. The global theme of empowered by technology was identified and defined as how having a smartphone with a plan for unlimited text, calling, data, and transportation allowed participants to navigate homelessness and facilitated self-management.
conclusionsPeople experiencing homelessness used the tools on a smartphone to make decisions, take action, solve problems, and use the resources-skills necessary for fulfilling tasks required for effective self-management. Further, consistent access to smartphone technology and transportation empowered participants to meet the requirements for the attainment of social needs.
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