Screening for unstable housing in a healthcare setting

Ng, R., Gunatillaka, N., Skouteris, H., Blane, D. , Blewitt, C., Nielsen, S. and Sturgiss, E. (2023) Screening for unstable housing in a healthcare setting. Public Health Reviews, 44, 1606438. (doi: 10.3389/phrs.2023.1606438)

Abstract

Objectives: To describe existing tools for screening patients for unstable housing in a healthcare setting. Methods: A literature search was completed to retrieve articles published in the last 10 years on screening patients for unstable housing in a healthcare setting. Results: The current literature on screening patients for homelessness in healthcare settings describes a variety of tools administered by a range of healthcare providers, but all are based in the United States. Conclusion: The studies revealed the potential for effective screening in healthcare settings and positive engagement of patients and providers with screening. Key areas for future research include innovative methods of screening and evaluation of reliability and validity for a broader range of tools.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: This project was supported by the National Centre for Healthy Ageing Living Labs Program (LLP21-0832222963).
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Blane, Dr David
• Authors: Ng, R., Gunatillaka, N., Skouteris, H., Blane, D., Blewitt, C., Nielsen, S., and Sturgiss, E.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Public Health
• Journal Name: Public Health Reviews
• Publisher: Frontiers Media
• ISSN: 2107-6952
• ISSN (Online): 2107-6952
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2023 Ng, Gunatillaka, Skouteris, Blane, Blewitt, Nielsen and Sturgis
• First Published: First published in Public Health Reviews 44: 1606438
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons License