Comparison of Unhoused and Domiciled Patients Evaluated for Trauma in a Level II Trauma Center

Unhoused patients were predominantly younger males with a higher incidence of substance use disorder and greater likelihood of injuries from assault and pedestrian strikes. Falls and assault with a sharp object were common in both cohorts. Unhoused patients were admitted more often and stayed longer in the hospital. Understanding the complexities of these patients can guide local and regional prevention and treatment measures.