title: A Systematic Review of the Transition from Homelessness to Finding a Home.
abstract: Homelessness is associated with premature mortality, increased morbidity, and poor quality of life. Transitioning from homelessness to housing is a complex process, particularly for individuals with mental illness. This article presents a systematic review of 26 empirical studies exploring the transition of adults from homelessness to finding a home. Seven qualitative, 14 quantitative, and 5 mixed-method studies were critically appraised and synthesized yielding persistent qualitative themes such as maintaining stability, making adjustments, and a place called home, and quantitative key categories including quality of life, sociodemographics, and housing conditions. More research is needed exploring factors related successful housing placement.
authors.affiliation: a West Virginia University School of Nursing , Morgantown , West Virginia.
authors.forename: Monica Sabatelli
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Iaquinta
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons; D006798:Housing; D006801:Humans; D012947:Social Work