Screening for Unstable Housing in a Healthcare Setting

Raeann Ng; Nilakshi Gunatillaka; Helen Skouteris; David Blane; Claire Blewitt; Suzanne Nielsen; Elizabeth Sturgiss

doi:10.3389/phrs.2023.1606438

Screening for Unstable Housing in a Healthcare Setting

Raeann Ng, Nilakshi Gunatillaka, Helen Skouteris, David Blane, Claire Blewitt, Suzanne Nielsen, Elizabeth Sturgiss

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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.

Original language	English
Article number	1606438
Number of pages	7
Journal	Public Health Reviews
Volume	44
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3389/phrs.2023.1606438
Publication status	Published - 2023

Keywords

community health
healthcare
homelessness
screening
unstable housing

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Screening for Unstable Housing in a Healthcare Setting

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