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Table 1 PHOENIx intervention and usual carea

From: Pharmacist led homeless outreach engagement and non-medical independent prescribing (Rx) (PHOENIx) intervention for people experiencing homelessness: a non- randomised feasibility study

Timeline

Activity

19th March 2018 - 24th August 2019

Intervention: patient access to GP, hospital and other services as normal.

Plus PHOENIx consultations assessing:

Ë— Quality of Life;

Ë— Accommodation;

Ë— Debt;

Ë— Social activity/interests;

Ë— Cardiovascular disease;

Ë— Respiratory disease

Ë— Nutrition screen;

Ë— Footcare;

Ë— Drug and alcohol use;

Ë— Prescribed medicines and review;

Ë— Mental health;

Ë— Blood Borne Viruses;

Ë— Sexual health;

Ë— Wounds;

Ë— Fractures;

Ë— Teeth;

Ë— Eyesight;

Ë— Skin.

Following assessment, the patient prioritises their own issues, and the PHOENIx team treat, prescribe and refer where appropriate.

A plan for the next visit is agreed.

Usual care: patient access to GP, hospital and other services as normal.

  1. aat least four unsuccessful phone calls over four days, and cannot be traced in Glasgow City centre streets/homeless accommodation