A systematic review of occupational therapy interventions in the transition from homelessness.
Homeless persons
activities of daily living
meaningful engagement
occupational therapy
systematic review
Journal
Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy
ISSN: 1651-2014
Titre abrégé: Scand J Occup Ther
Pays: England
ID NLM: 9502210
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Apr 2021
Apr 2021
Historique:
pubmed:
2
6
2020
medline:
8
6
2021
entrez:
2
6
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Although systematic and scoping reviews have identified a range of interventions for persons experiencing homelessness, no known reviews have captured the range and quality of intervention studies aimed at supporting a transition from homelessness. To capture the range and quality of occupational therapy intervention studies aimed at supporting a transition to housing following homelessness. Using Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines, we conducted a systematic review including a critical appraisal and narrative synthesis of experimental studies. Eleven studies were included. Critical appraisal scores ranged from 33.3 to 88.9 of a possible score of 100 (Mdn = 62.5; IQR = 33.4). The majority of studies evaluated interventions for the development of life skills ( Research evaluating occupational therapy interventions aimed at supporting homeless individuals as they transition to housing is in an early stage of development. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Although systematic and scoping reviews have identified a range of interventions for persons experiencing homelessness, no known reviews have captured the range and quality of intervention studies aimed at supporting a transition from homelessness.
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVE
To capture the range and quality of occupational therapy intervention studies aimed at supporting a transition to housing following homelessness.
METHOD
METHODS
Using Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines, we conducted a systematic review including a critical appraisal and narrative synthesis of experimental studies.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Eleven studies were included. Critical appraisal scores ranged from 33.3 to 88.9 of a possible score of 100 (Mdn = 62.5; IQR = 33.4). The majority of studies evaluated interventions for the development of life skills (
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
Research evaluating occupational therapy interventions aimed at supporting homeless individuals as they transition to housing is in an early stage of development.
SIGNIFICANCE
CONCLUSIONS
Implications for research and practice are discussed.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32476575
doi: 10.1080/11038128.2020.1764094
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Systematic Review
Langues
eng
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