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- Title
Critical Characteristics of Supported Housing: Resident and Service Provider Perspectives.
- Authors
Kirsh, Bonnie; Gewurtz, Rebecca; Bakewell, Ruth A.
- Abstract
The purpose of this research was to develop an understanding of important characteristics of supported housing (SH) for individuals with serious mental illnesses. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with residents of SH and service providers. Data were analyzed using the constant comparative approach. Four central themes emerged from data analysis: SH as a foundation for recovery, guiding values for SH, supports offered in SH, and neighbourhood/community context. This research has uncovered several key characteristics of SH that can be used to guide the development of new housing programs, to review current programs, as a tool for self-advocacy, and as the foci for further research.
- Subjects
MENTAL illness; ANALYSIS of variance; INTERVIEWING; RESEARCH methodology; PATIENT-professional relations; MENTAL health personnel; REHABILITATION of people with mental illness; PUBLIC housing; RESEARCH funding; SOCIAL adjustment; DATA analysis; RESIDENTIAL patterns; SOCIAL support
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health, 2011, Vol 30, Issue 1, p15
- ISSN
0713-3936
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.7870/cjcmh-2011-0002