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September 18, 2025Journal of Student-Run ClinicsOpen Access

Demographics, Presenting Conditions, and Treatment Options for the Homeless Population at a Student-Run Free Clinic in Norfolk, Virginia

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CKChristine KimMPMichael Huy Cuong PhamMFMatilda Francis

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Overview

Quality improvement project assesses demographics and chronic conditions in homeless patients, suggesting targeted interventions.

Key Points

  • The study identifies that 55 patients had chronic conditions, emphasizing the need for ongoing care.
  • Majority of patients were African American (71.5%), with a median age of 52 and 70.5% male.
  • Common presenting conditions included musculoskeletal issues (47.4%) and cardiovascular problems (19.8%), indicating diverse healthcare needs.
  • Building trust with patients is critical for addressing underlying chronic conditions and providing effective longitudinal care.

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Kim et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d435dd713b0b5dfea7547ehttps://doi.org/10.59586/jsrc.v11i1.461
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