Community‐Engaged Insights: Understanding the Housing Needs of Rural Caregivers During Hospital Treatment

Our findings highlight key themes showcasing the challenges faced by rural caregivers experiencing a health crisis and who must travel to access healthcare outside their home communities. Medical housing can serve multifaceted social needs during a health crisis and support the interconnectedness of financial, emotional, and practical aspects of healthcare access. Future research should explore broader and more diverse samples and continue to consider community-engaged approaches to deepen the understanding of health-related social needs needed to access healthcare.