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Support Stop: Connecting Unhoused People with Health Services, 2024

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Identifier: md_2024spring_patnaude_codie.pdf

Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.

The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.

Dates

  • 2024

Creator

Conditions Governing Use

The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.

Extent

105 pages

Language of Materials

From the record group: English

From the record group: Chinese

From the record group: Spanish; Castilian

Overview

"Addressing the healthcare needs of homeless individuals is a significant challenge. It's crucial to identify and understand the obstacles within the current system to ensure that the homeless population receives adequate care. This study focused on addressing the gaps in health service engagement for the homeless population, through comprehensive research, conversations with community partners, and application of design methodologies. A review of extant literature uncovered significant barriers to access and retention in healthcare and social services. This research employed participatory design methodologies to engage community partners in designing a new intervention that bridges the gap between unhoused people and necessary resources. To better connect Boston's homeless population to healthcare, the author outlined an innovative vending machine design that seeks to address basic needs and encourage unhoused people to maintain communication with providers and community support." -- Abstract

Physical Location

RG 010.06E Engagement Lab

Physical Description

105 pages

Repository Details

Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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