Abstract
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)
Highlights
There are several high need social housing areas in Australia all with vulnerable populations i.e. those who are economically disadvantaged, Aboriginal, from ethnic minorities, and older
Following the fora, a specific Healthy Living Link Worker role was established to bridge the gap between social housing residents and local health and hospital services
Examining: (i) expectations of the role at establishment, (ii) the literature to find examples of similar roles, and (iii) if the role had achieved the requirements of the job description and the expectations of the community
Summary
Impact of a local health and hospital service placing a Community Link Worker in a high need social housing area of inner Sydney, Australia ICIC20 Virtual Conference – September 2020 There are several high need social housing areas in Australia all with vulnerable populations i.e. those who are economically disadvantaged, Aboriginal, from ethnic minorities, and older. These populations often have health conditions that are exacerbated by barriers to accessing health care and their health problems often overlap social issues related to housing, poverty, and educational disadvantage.
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