3172.0: Monday, October 22, 2001 - 4:30 PM

Abstract #22441

An interactive dialogue on challenges in performing population-based research with homeless individuals and possible solutions

Amy M. Taylor, MD, MHS1, Marsha McMurray-Avila, MCRP2, Suzanne Zerger, MA2, and Jean L. Hochron, MPH1. (1) Health Care for the Homeless Branch/Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration, 4350 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, 301-594-4455, ataylor@hrsa.gov, (2) National Health Care for Homeless Council, P. O. Box 25603, Albuquerque, MD 87125

Many researchers performing population-based health research with homeless people are faced with challenges to successful completion. These challenges include the lack of baseline data, the mobility of the population, the multiplicity of problems that face homeless people and the cognitive impairment suffered by some homeless people. The authors are proposing a workshop to address these and other challenges. The authors will present some of the frequently encountered challenges and invite a panel of researchers of homelessness issues to offer solutions based on their experience. The workshop would include an interactive period during which workshop participants can ask questions of the panel about challenges they have encountered.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session the participant will be able to: 1. Describe the challenges in performing population-based health research with homeless people. 2. Identify possible solutions to the challenges.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

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