Status:
COMPLETED
Attitudes of Medical Trainees Towards Homeless Persons Presenting for Care in the Emergency Department
Lead Sponsor:
Unity Health Toronto
Collaborating Sponsors:
The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation
Conditions:
Homeless Persons
Emergency Medical Services
Eligibility:
All Genders
25-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Homelessness is a significant problem in Canada, and many homeless people will seek routine care in the Emergency Department (ED) as a result of barriers to access. There is a paucity of information i...
Detailed Description
Homelessness increased dramatically in the 1990s and has become a significant problem for Canadian cities. The homeless are at increased risk for both traumatic injuries and serious health problems. B...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- All undergraduate and postgraduate students will be eligible to participate. In the second year of the study, attitudes will be surveyed before and after completion of the clinical rotation and didactic training.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00281398
Start Date
August 1 2005
End Date
December 1 2007
Last Update
June 20 2013
Active Locations (1)
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St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 1W8