Medical Xpress March 28, 2025
Embedding nurse practitioners into specialist homeless services can help to improve health care access for vulnerable children, a unique pilot program has shown.
Led by researchers at Flinders University’s Caring Futures Institute, the team established a clinic led by nurse practitioners (NP)—specialized nurses who can diagnose and prescribe medication—within one of South Australia’s faith-based homeless services.
Between December 2019 and March 2021, 66 children of parents experiencing housing instability were able to receive health assessments and appropriate referrals, while the researchers assessed the clinic’s use.
“Children aged under 14 represent almost a quarter of Australians accessing homelessness support, which often leads to them missing crucial health checks, vaccinations, and suffering from untreated conditions,” says Associate Professor Yvonne Parry, whose work...
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