Promising
Practices that show evidence of effectiveness in improving public health outcomes in a specific real-life setting, as indicated by achievement of aims consistent with the objectives of the activities, and are suitable for adaptation by other communities.

The scope and impact of mobile health clinics in the United States: a literature review

Yu, S., Hill, C., Ricks, M. L., Bennet, J., Oriol, N. E.

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Peer Review Study, Systematic Review/Meta-Analysis

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Healthcare Access and Quality
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Outside U.S.
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Mitigation and Prevention

This literature review outlines support for mobile health clinics as a successful and cost-effective method of healthcare delivery, especially towards underserved populations. Although financial and logistical challenges exist when implementing mobile health clinics, they ultimately help eliminate common barriers to health access. “Serving as a stepping-stone between the clinic and the community, MHCs are able to address both medical and social determinants of health, and have the potential to play an important role in our evolving healthcare system.”

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Outcomes of Interest

Advancing Racial Equity, Capacity Building, Reduction of Health Disparities

Priority Population(s)

Setting(s) of Implementation

Clinical, Community

Geographic Area of Implementation

Rural, Urban

Implementation Period

2017