Health Professions, Western Governors University D031: Advancing
Evidence-Based Innovation in Nursing Practice
Mobile Health Clinic-Bring Care to Community
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The increased medical costs in United Stated have deprived citizens of seeking
appropriate care. Despite continued efforts to improve healthcare access and quality of care, the
healthcare system's fragmentation poses a barrier for people suffering from chronic disease to
receive adequate care, mainly the minority groups and common among mental health patients.
Besides, the stigma around these populations often a barrier to mental health patients seeking
treatment. Without adequate intervention for meeting the population's health needs, chronic
diseases' prevalence will continue to rise and continue to create a financial burden on the nation.
Evidence has shown meeting people in their community where they live, and work encourages
participation in their disease management. Exploring new innovative models will reduce the
health disparities seen among the vulnerable populations and people suffering from mental
diseases.
Mobile Health Clinic (MHC) is an innovative healthcare delivery model that
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