Understanding the Unique Challenges Faced by Homeless Patients With Acute Traumatic Neurosurgical Injuries.
Kyril L ColeMatthew C FindlayEmma EarlBrandon A SherrodChristopher B CutlerSarah NguyenRamesh GrandhiSarah T MenachoPublished in: Neurosurgery (2023)
Homeless individuals experience longer hospital stays, more inpatient complications such as myocardial infarction, and more unplanned readmissions after discharge compared with their housed counterparts. These findings combined with limited discharge options in the homeless population indicate that better guidance is needed to improve the postoperative disposition and long-term care of this vulnerable patient population.