Assessing the involvement of retired health professionals in meeting the needs of underserved populations

The results of this study indicate that retired nurses and physicians volunteering in free clinics are a viable option and valuable and growing resource in addressing the health care needs of uninsured and underserved persons in the United States.

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Published inNursing outlook Vol. 48; no. 1; pp. 34 - 39
Main Authors Wilson, Laura B., Lester, Laura, Simson, Sharon P.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.01.2000
Subjects
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Ambulatory Care Facilities - manpower
Attitude of Health Personnel
Humans
Medical Staff - psychology
Medical Staff - supply & distribution
Medically Underserved Area
Medically Uninsured - statistics & numerical data
Middle Aged
Motivation
Needs Assessment - organization & administration
Nursing
Nursing Staff - psychology
Nursing Staff - supply & distribution
Personnel Selection - methods
Retirement - psychology
Retirement - statistics & numerical data
Surveys and Questionnaires
Volunteers - organization & administration
Volunteers - psychology
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Summary:The results of this study indicate that retired nurses and physicians volunteering in free clinics are a viable option and valuable and growing resource in addressing the health care needs of uninsured and underserved persons in the United States.
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ISSN:0029-6554
1528-3968
DOI:10.1067/mno.2000.98119