Can a coach keep homeless veterans out of the ER?

NCT ID NCT05176977

Summary

This study is testing if a special coaching program can help homeless veterans stay healthier and reduce their frequent need for emergency room visits and hospital stays. It involves 177 veterans who will work with trained peer coaches using a 'Whole Health' approach that focuses on their personal goals and values. The goal is to see if this support leads to better health, more stable housing, and fewer costly hospital visits.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center, Little Rock, AR

    North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114-1706, United States

  • VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA

    Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730-1114, United States

  • VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA

    Palo Alto, California, 94304-1207, United States

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