Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association
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Multicenter Study
The potential for health-related uses of mobile phones and internet with homeless veterans: results from a multisite survey.
Addressing the health needs of homeless veterans is a priority in the United States, and, although information technologies can potentially improve access to and engagement in care, little is known about this population's use of information technologies or their willingness to use technologies to communicate with healthcare providers and systems. ⋯ These findings suggest new avenues for communication and health interventions for hard-to-reach homeless veterans.