Building Bridges to Housing for homeless adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: outcomes of a cross-sector intervention.
J Appl Res Intellect Disabil
; 34(1): 16-27, 2021 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have high rates of homelessness. This observational study evaluates Bridges to Housing, a cross-sector intervention offering immediate access to housing and supports to this population in Toronto, Canada.METHODS:
Twenty-six participants, enrolled between April 2016 and December 2017, were assessed at baseline, six and 12 months post-enrolment. Descriptive statistics and generalized linear modelling evaluated quality of life (QOL) and service needs outcomes. Twenty-one service users and providers participated in semi-structured interviews between August 2017 and June 2018 to elicit their experiences of the intervention, which were analysed thematically.RESULTS:
Twelve months post-enrolment, 24 participants were successfully housed and reported increased QOL scores (F(2,43) = 13.73, p = <.001) and decreased perceived unmet service needs (Wald χ2 (2) = 12.93, p = .002). Individual-, intervention- and system-level characteristics facilitated housing stability in this population.CONCLUSIONS:
Cross-sector approaches can improve outcomes for homeless adults with IDD and may have an important role in supporting this marginalized population.Palavras-chave
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Pessoas Mal Alojadas
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Transtornos Mentais
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Deficiência Intelectual
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2021
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